Press Release
Madrid, Spain
2 June 2017
PR No. 17071
UNWTO strongly condemns the attack perpetrated in Manila yesterday.
On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of the victims and to the Filipino people.
“The Philippines is one of the most consolidated tourism destinations in the world. We are fully confident that this will continue to be the case and we look forward to meet in Manila next 21 June for 6th International Conference on Tourism Statistics: Measuring Sustainable Tourism, one of UNWTO’s major events. This will be the best expression of support and union against these hideous acts.” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai.
Contacts:
UNWTO Media Officer Rut Gomez Sobrino
Tel: (+34) 91 567 81 60 / rgomez@unwto.org
UNWTO Communications & Publications Programme
Tel: (+34) 91 567 8100 / Fax: +34 91 567 8218 / comm@UNWTO.org
Public Affairs, Communications, and Special Projects Philippine Department of Tourism
351 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., 1200 Makati City
Tel no.: (+632) 459 5200 local 316
Website: www.tourism.gov.ph