{"id":13491,"date":"2025-05-02T10:06:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T08:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.htheoharis.gr\/?p=13491"},"modified":"2025-05-02T12:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T10:06:04","slug":"candidate-statement-secretary-general-of-un-tourism-reform-to-transform-harry-theoharis-vision-for-un-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.htheoharis.gr\/en\/candidate-statement-secretary-general-of-un-tourism-reform-to-transform-harry-theoharis-vision-for-un-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidate Statement \u2013 Secretary-General of UN Tourism: “Reform to Transform: Harry Theoharis\u2019 Vision for UN Tourism”"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83d\udcf0 Reform to Transform: Harry Theoharis\u2019 Vision for UN Tourism<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Candidate Statement \u2013 Secretary-General of UN Tourism<\/strong>
\ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f Executive Council Vote: May 29<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tourism is one of the most dynamic engines of global connection and economic growth. Yet, despite its immense potential, UN Tourism is stuck, bogged down by bureaucracy, inefficiency, and outdated practices. Shockingly, it is one of the least funded UN organizations, ranking twenty-fifth out of 28 agencies. This lack of resources, coupled with stagnant leadership, has left UN Tourism unable to truly lead or support the global tourism sector.<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to break free from this cycle, reform the organization, and restore its role as a driving force for innovation and sustainable growth. My mission for UN Tourism is clear. I will transform it into a transparent, dynamic, and unifying force that drives growth, mobilizes investment, and fosters solidarity.<\/em><\/p>\n

We will achieve this by working hand in hand with member states, the private sector, communities, and global institutions \u2014 delivering results for all. I have a plan for UN Tourism and bold, clear solutions.<\/em><\/p>\n

To the Executive Council member states, I ask: When you vote on May 29, your vote is not just a choice. You have the power to choose change. Vote for a leader who will not just talk about transformation, but deliver it.<\/em><\/p>\n

I am committed to restoring UN Tourism\u2019s credibility and effectiveness. Join me in building a UN Tourism that doesn\u2019t just talk about change \u2014 but drives it. Let\u2019s reform to transform and unite to grow together. In these turbulent times, leadership is required more than ever.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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