The United Nations World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO) has chosen to start its drive to 'Restart
Tourism' after the coronavirus lockdowns in Italy.
Italy is one of the world's top travel destinations and it is
also one of the countries hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili will be in Italy on
July 1, when the Schengen area's external border reopens.
Accompanied by UNWTO Europe Director Alessandra Priante, an
Italian, Pololikashvili will visit Rome, Milan and Venice and
will meet government figures, including Foreign Minister Luigi
Di Maio and Culture Minister Dario Franceschini.
"I am very happy that Italy is UNWTO's first destination since
the start of this global crisis," said Pololikashvili.
"It is one of our strong allies and a world tourism leader.
"The sector provides millions of jobs in Italy and protects and
valorizes the country's unique cultural heritage, from art to
gastronomy".
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