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Romania is now Executive Council member of UNWTO

By Anca Bernovici
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Romania joined the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), along with Lithuania, Greece, Russia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Tourism announced on Monday, a press release informs.

Several countries have run for five positions in the Executive Council, and Romania received 22 votes in favor, more than half of the votes cast.

”Romania strengthens its global position in tourism. (…) Starting today, Romania has the great chance to take part in all UNWTO decisions on the tourism development worldwide and to actively engage in the dynamics of the Executive Council,” the release reads.

Romania’s candidacy was supported by a delegation headed by Tourism Minister Mircea Dobre in Chengdu (China) as part of the 22nd edition of the World Tourism Organization’s General Assembly.

As part of the United Nations, the UNWTO supports many of the United Nation’s programs and is one of the largest global tourism organizations that advises member states on how to develop and implement tourism policies. The organization’s mission is to, “drive economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offer leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide,” according to its website.

UNWTO’s membership includes 157 countries, six associate members and 500 affiliate members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities.

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Anca Bernovici

Anca Bernovici

I started my way in life with the intention to pursue a teaching career. But, after graduating from the Faculty of Letters – the University of Bucharest in 2004, my first job as a reporter at one of the leading newspapers in Romania changed my perspective. I have specialized in communication and communication campaigns, following the Master's courses at the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies (FJSC), attending a BBC Communications scholarship.
I’ve represented several important publications in Romania as business journalist, being accredited in the finance and banking field. In 2015, I had the opportunity to interview the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Romania, Andrea Schaechter. As business journalist, I also had the opportunity to interview ministers for Economics and Commercial
Affairs offices within different embassies in Romania or officials of large companies investing on the domestic market.
After almost 15 years of journalism, I still want to explore new ways, to inform and stay updated. That’s why The Romania Journal project fits me so well.
Today I describe myself as a passionate about the history of world culture, having a PhD in Hebrew Culture and Civilization, after a scholarship at the University of Haifa International School, as a language addict, an environmental activist, pet lover and traveler.

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