President of Uruguay highlights tourism’s role in economic growth and development

The President of Uruguay, H.E. Jose Mujica, has highlighted the enormous potential of the tourism sector to stimulate growth and development. Meeting during an official visit to the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo, the UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai stressed that Uruguay is a leading example in the sector.
 
Major outcomes of the first official visit of the UNWTO Secretary-General to Uruguay include the development of a report on the exemplary case of tourism in Uruguay and strengthening cooperation on key issues such as the use of alternative energies in the hotel sector and on accessible tourism.
 
"The tourism sector in the country is a success story. Results are particularly impressive given the growth registered during theses challenging times”, said Mr. Rifai.

Source: TDN

09.06.10