US EditionThe Bahamas’ Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper Assumes Vice-Presidency of the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly
Deputy Prime Minister Cooper was elected at the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas to promote sustainable and resilient tourism worldwide.
- On Nov. 09, 2025, I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, assumed the Vice‑Presidency of the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the high‑level opening session.
- Elected at the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas meeting, Lima, Peru, I. Chester Cooper's vice-presidency follows that regional selection before assuming the role at the UNWTO General Assembly in Riyadh.
- Cooper will work alongside Ahmed bin Aqil alKhateeb, Minister of Tourism, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and other international tourism leaders, while The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation congratulated him and reaffirmed support.
- Deputy Prime Minister Cooper called the appointment a proud moment for The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean, highlighting its over 700 islands and cays and 16 unique island destinations.
- As the UNWTO General Assembly convenes in Riyadh, I. Chester Cooper assumed the vice-presidency, linking his regional election in Lima to the global tourism agenda.
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The Bahamas' Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper Assumes Vice-Presidency of the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviatio…
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The Bahamas’ Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper Assumes Vice-Presidency of the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nov. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments...
The Bahamas’ deputy prime minister Isaac Chester Cooper assumes vice-presidency of the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly
RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Isaac Chester Cooper, deputy prime minister and minister of tourism, investments & aviation, today stepped into his role as Vice-President of the General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during the organization’s high-level opening session in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Deputy prime minister Cooper will work alongside elected president of the United Nations World Tourism Org…
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