London, May 15 -- With the election for the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism just weeks away, leading candidate, Gloria Guevara, has set out a decisive new proposal to mobilise former tourism ministers as a global force for positive change. If elected to lead the organisation, Guevara has pledged to create a Global Council of Experts - a high-level advisory body made up of former public-sector leaders who have completed their mandates.

"Tourism ministers are champions of national development," said Guevara. "Their expertise has transformed destinations, generated jobs, and attracted billions in investment. We cannot afford to let this knowledge fade once their terms end. As Secretary-General, I will ensure it continues to shape our s...