It is a distinct honor to address the European Parliament at the invitation of the President of the Transport and Tourism Committee, my esteemed friend Eliza Vozemberg, as the sole EU candidate for the position of Secretary-General of UN Tourism.
In my remarks, I underscored the urgent need to address the fragmentation within the global tourism community. Initiatives such as the European Tourism Data Space represent crucial tools in this effort, providing a framework for more coordinated and informed decision-making. Strengthening these initiatives is essential to fostering a more unified and resilient global tourism sector.
I also emphasized the urgent need for stronger collaboration between the European Commission, the European Parliament, and other European institutions with UN Tourism to advance shared goals in the tourism sector. Despite tourism’s strategic importance to Europe’s economy and global standing, meaningful cooperation in this area has been lacking in recent years.
I pledged my full commitment to strengthening this cooperation by leveraging the deep expertise of UN Tourism and the advanced tools already available within the European institutions.
