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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

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1. About us

2. Tourism Trends

3. IY 2017

World tourism

20151,186 million

people travelled the world!

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13091260 US$ billion

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 projectionWorld

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1. About us

2. Tourism Trends

3. IY 2017

Sustainable tourism for development

Agenda 21 Rio+10Marrakesh

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

Marrakesh2003-2011

Rio de Janeiro 2012

New York2015 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”

IY 2017

• 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

IY 2017

• 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

IY 2017

• Advocacy & Awareness• Knowledge

• Policy

• Capacity Building & Education

Lines of Action

IY 2017

• Advocacy & Awareness• Knowledge

• Policy

• Capacity Building & Education

Lines of Action

http://tourism4development2017.org/

IY 2017

• Opening Ceremony• Regional Meetings• World Tourism Day• General Assembly• Closing Ceremony• Flagship Report•Responsible Traveller Campaign

UNWTO Activities

DRAFT

Let’s celebrate together

#IY2017

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