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Gloria Guevara: ‘My goal is to take the WTTC to the next level’
New WTTC chief vows to facilitate jobs and security
Change at the top of the two foremost global travel bodies will not change priorities, says WTTC president Gloria Guevara. She spoke to Ian Taylor
The new head of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Gloria Guevara, has pledged to maintain close relations with the UN World Tourism Organisation, describing the relationship as “crucial” ahead of confirmation of a new UNWTO secretary general this week.
The UNWTO-WTTC partnership under Guevara’s predecessor, David Scowsill, has helped shape global travel industry relations with governments including the US since 2010.
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travelweekly.co.uk 14 September 2017 UNWTO secretary-general Taleb
Rifai will stand down in December, with successor-elect Zurab Pololikashvili due to be confirmed at a UNWTO General Assembly in China this week. However, Pololikashvili’s confirmation may be challenged amid concerns about the selection process. Guevara, who took over as
WTTC president and chief executive last month, insisted: “We will be working with Taleb Rifai’s successor as closely as before. “The WTTC and UNWTO
will continue to have a strong relationship. The partnership is one of the legacies of David and Taleb. It wasn’t ideal before them. There were conflicts. They aligned the industry and helped it move forward.” The pair met with more than 80 heads of governments over the past six years. Guevara said: “I know how crucial the partnership is. I aim for us to be totally aligned.” She also stressed the importance of working with the government of Donald Trump, saying: “President Trump made his number-one promise creating jobs. Can he create the jobs himself? No, he needs the private
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