Fuad Naghiyev: Azerbaijan made significant strides in tourism

In recent years, Azerbaijan has made significant strides in the tourism sector, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency Fuad Naghiyev said at the 71st meeting of the UN Commission for Europe held in Baku, Report informs.

According to Naghiyev, Azerbaijan has been a member of the UN World Tourism Organization since 2001 and has actively participated in its work over the years:

"During our membership, Azerbaijan has been represented on the Executive Board three times and served as its Chair in 2017. This year, we have put forward our candidacy for the Executive Board for the European region for 2025-2029. The elections are being held here today, and we look forward to continued cooperation and fruitful joint efforts in the years ahead."

Nagiyev noted that the country has recovered well from the COVID-19 pandemic and has seen increased tourist arrivals, especially in Europe: "In 2024, the number of international visitors increased by 26% compared to 2023, with tourist spending reaching $5.1 billion."