Africa-Press – Cape verde. Cape Verde has been designated by the African Commission of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) as the “host country for the celebrations” of the sector’s world day in 2027, the government announced in a statement today.
“The date has been celebrated annually on 27 September since 1980 and is one of the most important events in the sector at a global level”, it reported.
The World Tourism Organization is a specialized agency of the UN and the main international organization in the field of tourism, designed to promote and develop it.
“In 2027, Cape Verde will be the center stage of the celebrations promoted by UN Tourism, placing the country at the center of the debate and international projection on the future of tourism”, explained the Government.
The country was also elected a member of the World Committee on Ethics in Tourism (WCTE), a body established in 2003, responsible for interpreting, applying and monitoring “the provisions of the UN Tourism Global Code of Ethics”.
“The Ministry of Tourism and Transport considers that Cape Verde’s election represents recognition of its commitment to the principles of ethics, sustainability, inclusion and responsibility in tourism development,” it said.
“These two distinctions were made during the 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism African Commission (CAF), held from 11 to 13 June in Abuja, Nigeria, reinforcing the country’s international projection in the tourism sector and demonstrating recognition of the progress that Cape Verde has made in promoting resilient, diversified and sustainable tourism,” the government statement concluded.
For More News And Analysis About Cape verde Follow Africa-Press
