U.S., Nov. 19 -- The UNWTO for sure should be transparent, media friendly, and an open house for the global travel and tourism industry.

More than 2 years into the new UNWTO leadership, the election process is renewed coming into the mind of global leaders.

The argument at that time that Africa was getting the short end of the stick was a major concern during the election, and it turned into a sad reality according to many.

Back in 2017, two African leaders we're trying to bring Africa to the world tourism stage: Walter Mzembi, the longest-serving African tourism minister at that time from Zimbabwe, and Alain St.Ange, popular former tourism minister from the Seychelles.

The African Union endorsed Dr. Mzembi as the candidate for Africa...