Taleb Rifai was reelected for a second term as UNWTO Secretary-General (2014-2017).

The announcement was made today at the 20^th Session of the General Assembly in Livingstone, Victoria Falls.

The confirmation follows the decision by the 95th session of the UNWTO Executive Council (Belgrade; Serbia, 28 May) to recommend Mr. Rifai as a nominee for the Secretary-General post for the period 2014-2017. In accordance with UNWTO statutes, his candidature was presented by Jordan, of which Mr Rifai is a national.