India, June 2 -- "Creating an engagement in redefining global tourism through sustainability, innovation, and inclusive economic growth" is her goal, according to Shaikah's web portal.

"Shaikah will need many advisors, training, and will have to work hard to gain the trust of the tourism ministers from around the world and the millions of people worldwide who rely on the travel and tourism industry," Alain St. Ange, Vice President for the World Tourism Network, and Presidential candidate for Seychelles, who was a candidate of UN-Tourism himself in 2017, said.

On her social media, she extended her thanks to those in the United Arab Emirates who had congratulated her after she was elected to lead UN-Tourism after 2026.

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