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Mountain and snow tourism summit looks to sustainable future

March 27, 2022790 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, 2022629 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, 2021699 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, 2021974 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...

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Sustainable tourism can offer mountain communities a path to prosperity and inclusion

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December 13, 2021879 Views

FAO and UNWTO launch new publication at high-level event to celebrate International Mountain Day 2021 Sustainable tourism plays a key role in boosting livelihoods, poverty alleviation, and environmental conservation in mountainous areas, according to a new report launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and UNWTO at an International Mountain Day 2021 celebration event. Mountain tourism - Towards a more sustainable path, jointly developed by FAO, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), highlights the role of tourism in the sustainable development of mountain regions. The publication features examples of innovation, best practices and initiatives from all over the world, as well as practical g...

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Koh Samui’s sustainable tourism initiatives welcome travelers with a smile

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November 13, 20211044 Views

The world’s happiest travel destination is once more welcoming visitors Thailand’s picture-perfect east coast island of Koh Samui has long been popular with travelers and is leading the way for the broader reopening of “The Land of Smiles” for visitors from overseas. The last 18 months have been a testing time for everyone, but the Thailand government has used the time wisely to work with health authorities and local tourism providers at one of country’s most stunning destinations to make sure our visitors can completely relax. Visitors can enjoy its unforgettable sights, share its world-renown cuisine, take part in countless outdoor activities and rub shoulders with the friendly locals safe in the knowledge that exacting health protocols have been put in place to ensure tour...

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New tourism coalition brings together world leaders to accelerate Net Zero transition

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November 5, 2021451 Views

# New Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) signals tourism's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions# Global sector figures join the STGC conversation at COP26 – from former state presidents to leading institutions# STGC aims for greater collaboration between public and private tourism sectors to help reach net-zero, protect nature and support communities A new coalition will accelerate tourism's transition to net zero, audiences at COP26 heard today. Ministers from major tourism destinations and leaders from international organizations have voiced their support to achieve a sustainable travel and tourism industry, through the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC). The STGC is a multi-country, multi-stakeholder coalition established to lead, accelerate, and track the touri...

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Barcelona ‘call to action’ maps the way forward for tourism

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October 28, 2021303 Views

Tourism has united around a common Call to Action, outlining a shared vision for the sustainable and inclusive future of the sector. On the second day of the Future of Tourism World Summit in Barcelona (26-27 October), UNWTO was joined by fellow UN agencies, government Ministers, and public and private sector leaders, in agreeing to seize the opportunity to restart and recover better from the impacts of the pandemic. The Call to Action brings together the solutions and plans put forward during the two-day summit, recognizing the importance of transforming tourism ‘for people, for planet and for prosperity’. ‘Tourism must lead the way’ As world leaders get ready to meet in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), it states that “tourism must lead the way in adapting,...

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New Global Coalition will accelerate tourism industry’s transition to Net Zero

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October 24, 2021647 Views

Sustainable Tourism Global Center will support millions of stakeholders, including SMEs, travelers, governments, academia, NGOs and the private sector on the transition to net zero The Saudi Arabian Government has launched the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), a multi-country, multi-stakeholder coalition that will accelerate the tourism sector's transition to net zero emissions, as well as drive action to protect nature and support communities. FILE PHOTO: Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise ship navigates through floating ice in the Arctic Ocean, September 15, 2020. Picture taken September 15, 2020. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Natalie Thomas Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the Sustainable Tourism Global Center will support travelers, governments, and ...

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Committing to a decade of climate action in tourism

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September 22, 20211287 Views

The Glasgow Declaration signatories get together to galvanise efforts In preparation for COP26, two information sessions were held on the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. The Declaration, developed by a collaborative group of leading organizations, is an urgent call for all stakeholders to commit to a decade of climate action in tourism. The signatories of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism are committing to act now and accelerate climate action to cut global tourism emissions by at least a half over the next decade and reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050. In particular, each signatory will commit to deliver a concrete climate action plan, or updated plan, within 12 months of signing. Plans will be aligned with the proposed pat...