UNWTO Condemns Attack

The UNWTO has strongly condemned the attack at a hotel in the town of Grand Bassam in Côte d’Ivoire and conveys its heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims.

“We are appalled by this horrible act of violence. Our thoughts at this difficult moment are with the families and friends of the victims and the people of Côte d’Ivoire,” said UNWTO secretary-general Taleb Rifai.

UNWTO reaffirmed its full support and confidence in Côte d’Ivoire’s tourism sector which has been growing over the last years.

“We trust that tourism will continue to play a key role in advancing development in Côte d’Ivoire and we very much look forward meeting in Abidjan on April 19-21 for the 58th UNWTO Commission for Africa and the 10YFP Sustainable Tourism Conference & Symposium,” added Rifai.