Amman, Oct. 15 (Petra) -- The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) granted former Jordanian Tourism Minister Taleb Rifai its Icon Award for his efforts to unite governments and businesses behind global tourism.
The council said in a statement Thursday that its Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre and Gloria Guevara, president and CEO, presented the award. The presentation took place at the council's 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, late last week. More than 1,000 delegates attended, including more than 200 senior chief executives from the sector and government ministers.
Rifai served as Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Minister of Information, and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities. He later led the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as Secretary-General.
The Icon Award recognizes individuals whose lifetime contributions have shaped destinations, institutions, or the sector itself. It honors those who leave a lasting impact on the industry and the communities that support it.
//Petra// NQ
