Greek candidate misses out on UNWTO chair

[InTime News]

Greek campaigner Haris Theocharis has failed successful his bid to beryllium elected seat of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Despite a strong candidacy that made it to the 2nd circular of voting, helium was pipped astatine the station by Shaikha Al Nowais. The United Arab Emirates authoritative is present the archetypal woman to service arsenic secretary-general of the UNWTO.

The effect of Friday’s predetermination successful Spain by the 35 members of the organization’s enforcement committee needs to beryllium ratified by the UNWTO wide gathering this fall.

Commenting connected Theocharis’ candidacy, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said that “although helium was not elected, his bid – the effect of a superior and months-long effort – has highlighted the prestige of Greece successful the planetary tourism map. He fought the conflict with decency and constituted a true ambassador of the values and momentum of Greek tourism.”