| United Nations World Tourism Organization Secretary-General Francesco Frangialli (right) said tourism growth this year remains positive. Frangialli and Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano accompanied President Arroyo during Wednesday's opening of the sixth International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities. (Sun.Star Cebu/Allan Defensor) |
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CEBU CITY -- President Arroyo challenged the people on Wednesday to look beyond the current financial crises and address issues that continue to influence the direction of global tourism.
“Let us address the major issues which will continue to influence the strategic directions of global tourism. Issues like climate change, the role of women, and the relationship between tourism and poverty alleviation,” Arroyo said during the opening of the sixth International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities (ITF-PLA).
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