Head of the Federal Tourism Agency Zarina Doguzova. Archival photoMOSCOW, April 27The situation that has developed within the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is regrettable, but Russia is open to dialogue and is in touch with foreign colleagues, Zarina Doguzova, head of Rostourism, said about Russia's withdrawal from this organization. The World Tourism Organization announced earlier on Wednesday that Russia had announced its intention to withdraw from it. organization «Tourism is a special industry that is designed to unite countries and people, to help mutual understanding between peoples. Therefore, of course, the situation that has developed within the UNWTO causes great regret. But at the same time, in spite of everything, Russia remains on the international tourism arena. We are open to dialogue with all countries and will continue to cooperate with our foreign colleagues,» Doguzova said. «Moreover, in many of the most popular bright foreign directions of recreation of our citizens, we are in operational, constant communication with our colleagues. Together we solve all the difficulties that arise. We will also continue to actively develop both domestic and international tourism. And, of course, we are waiting for guests from foreign countries,» she added.
