UN Tourism’s Collective Duty on The Myanmar Earthquake by Gloria Guevara and Harry Theoharis

In this episode, we delve into the controversial actions of UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvil, who is under scrutiny for using UN funds to campaign for his third re-election. His travels in first class across China have raised eyebrows, especially as he seemingly neglected the urgent situation in Myanmar, where a devastating 7.4 earthquake struck Mandalay, a key tourist destination.

Amidst the crisis, Pololikashvil's challengers for the secretary-general position, Harry Theoharis from Greece and Gloria Guevara from Mexico, have stepped up, demonstrating the leadership needed in these trying times. Their presence highlights the pressing need for effective tourism leadership, as the earthquake's impact also extended to neighboring Thailand.