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Destination resilience is crucial to long-term sustainability

June 15, 2022259 Views

COVID-19 has impacted all destinations highlighting the need for better-preparedness for future risks Destination resilience is the concept of successfully adapting to external shocks and crises, in a way that results in a better prepared and more robust eco-system in the future. By definition, it is a shorter-term concept than sustainability, but the two are intrinsically linked. Sustainability is not possible without resilience, and resilience is rarely possible without sustainability. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has published a new report on practical guidelines and case studies to support destinations in becoming more resilient and sustainable at its Sustainability and Investment Forum taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The report, ‘Enhancing Resilie...

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UNWTO champions tourism for a healthy planet at Stockholm+50

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June 2, 2022285 Views

UNWTO joined high level representatives from Environment Ministries, International Organizations and UN Agencies to consolidate tourism’s commitment and position as a high impact sector for accelerating sustainability. The special One Planet Forum was hosted by the One Planet Secretariat (UNEP) in association with the Stockholm +50 International Conference, to mark 50 years of global environmental action. Important commitments were made to shift business behaviour and promote circular economy and investments in sustainable consumption and production during plenary discussions on “Investments in people and nature”. The catalytic role of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism was highlighted – reaching 600 signatories in 6 months - by UNWTO Executive Director, Zorits...

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Yukon joins UNWTO network of sustainable tourism observatories

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May 31, 20221116 Views

UNWTO has welcomed the Yukon Sustainable Tourism Observatory into its growing International Network of Sustainable Observatories (INSTO). The Yukon Sustainable Tourism Observatory, hosted by the Government of Yukon, will identify, measure and interpret sustainable tourism conditions to guide evidence-based decision making. This will help the Yukon to better deal with post-pandemic recovery and future growing, ensuring the sector is managed in a sustainable and responsible manner. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “We warmly welcome the Yukon into our growing global network of observatories. The Observatory can help Yukon to better manage its tourism sector, recovering and growing back more sustainably for the benefit of visitors and residents alike.” Inclusiv...

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Glasgow declaration on climate action in tourism surpasses 500 signatories

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April 22, 20221111 Views

The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the landmark initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26, November 2021). Today, and coinciding with International Mother Earth Day, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that Expedia Group, Booking Holdings and Condé Nast have become the latest signatories, joining stakeholders of all sizes and from every part of the diverse sector. The signatures of three of the sector’s biggest names underscores tourism’s determination to accelerating climate action at every level and reflects the shared commitment of both big businesses and small stakeholders to work towards a common goal. All signatories of the Glasgow Declaration c...

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“Leading the transformation” summit looks to more sustainable tourism

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April 13, 2022648 Views

The Palacio de Congresos de Palma hosted the Summit of Sustainable Destinations organised by UNWTO in partnership with the Mallorca Tourism Foundation. The conference has shared the best practices of environmental, social and economic sustainability developed around the world by leading organisations and companies in these initiatives. Catalina Cladera, the President of Consell de Majorca, Isabel Oliver from the Office of the UNWTO Secretary-General and José Hila, Mayor of Palma, opened the event of which was followed by more than 300 attendees in-person and online. Closing the summit were Closed the summit the vice president of the Spanish Government and Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, Nadia Calviño; and the president of the Balearic Islands, Francina Armengo...

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Stage set for Global Youth Tourism summit

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April 12, 2022835 Views

UNWTO to be hold the event in Sorrento, Italy, from 27 June to 3 July The Global Youth Tourism Summit, organized by UNWTO in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and the Italian National Tourist Board, will provide a unique opportunity for young people aged between 12 and 18 to share their vision for the future of the sector. For one week, 100 young delegates will network with and work alongside politicians, leading figures from across the tourism sector as well as from the worlds of entertainment and sports. Against the backdrop of the BIT travel trade show in Milan, UNWTO Director for Europe Alessandra Priante joined representatives of the project partners to share more details of the landmark Summit. The inaugural event will be held around the theme of International...

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Mountain and snow tourism summit looks to sustainable future

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March 27, 2022909 Views

The 11th World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism concluded in Andorra with a shared commitment to centre innovation and promote investment in green infrastructure and low-impact travel experiences. Held as part of the UN Year of Sustainable Mountains, the Congress focused on the recovery of tourism and on an approach to the future based on understanding the tourist’s needs while also preserving natural and cultural resources. Also on the agenda was ensuring the well-being of mountain communities and addressing issues such as innovation, sustainability and digital transformation. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows the Santa Claus Village in the Arctic Circle near Rovaniemi, Finland, December 3, 2021. REUTERS/Attila Cser At the Congress, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvi...

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Sustainable practices and MICE segment to boost tourism in India

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January 12, 2022700 Views

India to be a hub of mega conferences and exhibition soon The India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai which is currently hosting ‘Tourism Fortnight’, organized two special sessions to promote sustainable tourism and MICE segment in the country. Key officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India along with industry representatives, participated in the sessions titled, ‘Tourism at Crossroads – Mainstreaming sustainability for future of tourism’ on 9th January and ‘Meet in India: Emerging Hub for Business and Social Events’ on 12th January, respectively. The session on MICE tourism was important in highlighting India’s impressive combination of accommodation and conference support facilities that make the country a successful MICE destination globally. The session was address...

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Making tourism stronger and ready for the future

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December 27, 2021727 Views

UNWTO has said that a collaborative and multilateral approach is and must remain at the centre of capitalizing on the lessons we learnt in a short space of time of pandemic. The way in which the pandemic has developed over the closing weeks of the year gives everyone a reason for concern and to again put public health above everything else. But recent developments have again validated UNWTO’s initial position: the only way forward is through collaboration and actions that are based on evidence rather than on speculation or political strategy. In its year-end roundup for the global travel and tourism industry, UNWTO has acknowledged that, this has been another challenging year for world societies, economies and tourism. Many millions of jobs and businesses remain in peril, at the...

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Exploring power of statistics for sustainable tourism in Asia and the Pacific

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December 16, 20211132 Views

Government policymakers, statisticians and relevant stakeholders from across the Asia and the Pacific region came together for a special workshop focused on Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism. The workshop was organized by UNWTO in collaboration with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines and with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. The sessions featured prominent speakers from governments as well as from the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), Auckland University and UNWTO. To further enrich cross-country and interregional learning, guest speakers also came from Fiji, Jamaica, Netherlands, Thailand and th...