Turkey Participates in UN Tourism General Assembly in Saudi Arabia

International

Global meeting focuses on AI-powered transformation and sustainable development in tourism

Turkey participated in the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, represented by Nadir Alpaslan, the country’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism.

The two-day assembly, organized under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future,” brought together representatives from more than 160 countries to discuss the next era of global tourism. Key topics included digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive growth within the industry.

During the sessions, delegates adopted a declaration establishing the first global framework for the ethical, fair, and sustainable use of artificial intelligence in tourism, marking an important milestone for responsible innovation in the sector.

On the sidelines of the assembly, Deputy Minister Nadir Alpaslan held bilateral meetings with counterparts from Angola, Albania, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Niger, focusing on opportunities for cooperation, joint projects, and sustainable tourism initiatives.

The event underscored the growing role of digital technologies and international collaboration in shaping a resilient and forward-looking global tourism ecosystem.