Russia Withdrawal From UNWTO Will Not Affect Tourism

Moscow, April 27: Russia’s withdrawal from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will not affect the country’s tourism industry, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, the UNWTO confirmed that Russia has announced its intention to withdraw from the organization.

“Russia has announced its intention to withdraw from UNWTO. It must follow due process – and this will take a year to complete. But suspension is effective immediately! The UNWTO Extraordinary General Assembly will continue. Members will have their say through a democratic vote,” the UNWTO tweeted.

“No, in any case, this will not affect the tourism industry in Russia, especially domestic tourism will continue to develop,” Peskov told reporters.