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1. About us
2. Tourism Trends
3. IY 2017
About UNWTO
157 Full Members (Governments)
6 Associate Members (non sovereign territories)
500+ Affiliate Members (non-governmental)
2 Observers (Holy See and Palestine)
UN specialized agency responsible for the
promotion of tourism as a tool for economic
growth, inclusive development and
environmental sustainability
2. Sustainability
and ethics
1. Competitiveness
and quality
UNWTO programme of work
Key priorities
• Promoting safe and seamless travel
• Enhancing the role of technology and innovation in tourism
• Embracing the sustainability agenda
• Mainstreaming tourism in the global agenda
1. About us
2. Tourism Trends
3. IY 2017
International tourist arrivals and tourism receipts
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
527 561
587 602 625 674 675 696 692
764 809
855 911
928 891 949
994
1.039 1.087
1.134 1186 million
arrivals
415 449 450 458 476 495 482 502
550
654 703
768 886
971 886
966 1.082
1.117
1.198
1.309 1260 US$ billion
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1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015*
International tourist arrivals and receipts, 1995-2015*
International tourist arrivals (million)
International tourism receipts (US$ billion)
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
52 million
arrivals more
than in 2014
Inbound tourism in the world
2015 and 2016 by region
1186 mn
527 mn
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
1.4 bn
1.8 bn
Actual Trend vs. Tourism Towards 2030 projection
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Tourism Towards 2030 projection
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1. About us
2. Tourism Trends
3. IYSTD 2017
Sustainable tourism for development
Agenda 21 Rio+10 Marrakesh
Process 2003-2011
Rio+20 New SDG
Adoption of a 10-year framework of programme (10YFP) on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP);
in 2014, appointment of UNWTO has lead partner for tourism
International Year of
Sustainable Tourism for
Development
Rio de Janeiro 1992
Johannesburg2002
Marrakesh 2003-2011
Rio de Janeiro 2012
New York 2015 2017
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Int’ Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017
70th Session of UN General
Assembly (2015)
“Decides to proclaim 2017 the
International Year of Sustainable
Tourism for Development”
IYSTD2017 • Raise awareness on the contribution of sustainable tourism to development
• Mobilize stakeholders in making the sector a catalyst for positive change
• Foster change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior in tourism
Objectives
IYSTD2017
• Inclusive and sustainable economic growth
• Social inclusiveness, employment and poverty reduction
•Resource efficiency, environmental protection and climate change
• Cultural values, diversity and heritage
•Mutual understanding, peace and security
Key Areas
IYSTD2017
• Advocacy & Awareness
• Knowledge
• Policy
• Capacity Building & Education
Lines of Action
IYSTD2017
• National committees or focal points
• Dialogues on policy, business practices and behavior changes
• Events, conferences, exhibitions, stamps or coins
• Communication and advocacy campaigns
• National awards
• Join the Responsible Traveller Campaign
Governments
IYSTD2017
• Engage in national plans
programmes, and dialogue relating to sust tourism 4 dev
• Commit to the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
• Identify, engage and share best practices
• Awareness-raising among customers, employees and suppliers
• Join the Responsible Traveller Campaign
Private Sector
IYSTD2017
• Research on sustainable tourism for development and international understanding and peace
• New curricula, research, events and lecture series
• Join the Responsible Traveller Campaign
Academia
IYSTD2017
• Join the Responsible Traveller Campaign
• Advocacy initiatives, share lessons learned and expertise based on field experience
• Strengthen networks and regional cooperation efforts
• Organize or host field visits and media trips to promote their work
NGOs and Civil Society
IYSTD2017
• Commit to responsible behavior towards the environment, local cultures and host communities when travelling in their own countries and around the world.
Tourists
IYSTD2017
• Opening Ceremony • Regional Meetings • World Tourism Day • General Assembly • Closing Ceremony •Flagship Report •Responsible Traveller Campaign
UNWTO Activities
http://tourism4development2017.org/
Let’s celebrate together
#IY2017
Thank you!
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