Despite the uncertainties posed by the global economy, international tourism has remained stable in recent months.
According to the World Tourism Organization’s “World Tourism Barometer”, international arrivals grew by roughly 5 per cent between January and April, compared to one year earlier. All regions posted gains, with the fastest growth in the Middle East, North-East and South Asia, and Central and South America. Despite rising fuel prices and a deteriorating economic picture, World Tourism Organization expects tourism to continue to grow for the rest of the year, though at a slower pace. There is more information upstairs. Week Ahead And in the week ahead, as you know, tomorrow, Friday, UN Headquarters is closed for an official holiday. There will be no briefing by the Spokesperson. On Monday at 10 a.m., the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) substantive session holds a dialogue with the Executive Secretaries of the Regional Commissions. ECOSOC’s coordination segment will focus on the role of the United Nations system in efforts to eradicate poverty and hunger. On Wednesday, the Security Council is scheduled to hold consultations on the 1701 report. In the afternoon, a debate on Afghanistan is scheduled. And at 11 a.m. that day, Wednesday, General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim briefs on his activities, recent developments related to the work of the Assembly’s sixty-second session, and on upcoming events. And this is all I have for you, thank you. Yes?
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