BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 28. Azerbaijan held a meeting on November 27 with representatives of accommodation facilities as part of preparations for the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), which will be hosted in Baku on May 17-22 next year, Trend reports via the State Tourism Agency.
The gathering brought together the management of the WUF13 Azerbaijan Operations Company and representatives of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, operating under the State Tourism Agency. During the meeting, they outlined the overall organizational approach and standards for the global forum, including guest accommodation, service expectations, logistics, and the importance of integrating accommodation providers into the preparation process through unified coordination.
The participants emphasized that accommodation facilities in Azerbaijan have gained valuable experience in hosting major international events, and potential avenues for cooperation were highlighted.
Representatives from over 100 accommodation establishments across Baku, Sumgayit, and Absheron attended the meeting, where preparation-related issues were discussed, and industry questions were addressed.
The forum, themed “Housing for All: Safe and Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements,” is set to take place from May 17-22, 2026. It will convene a diverse range of participants, including government representatives, municipal authorities, private sector stakeholders, civil society groups, youth, academia, and international organizations.
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