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    • UN Tourism and Sustainable Tourism Development

      Abstract:
      UN Tourism is the United Nations specialized agency for responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism. In collaboration with its 160 Member States, 6 Associate Members and over 500 Affiliate Members, UN Tourism works to position tourism as a key driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability. The Organization promotes the inclusion of tourism in national and global agendas, advocating for its potential to reduce poverty, generate employment, foster innovation and contribute to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
      This presentation covers 5 key areas:
      1. Overview of UN Tourism and its Regional Support Office for Asia and the Pacific, highlighting their roles and activities;
      2. International tourism trends;
      3. UN Tourism’s efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
      4. Evidence-based sustainable tourism management network, INSTO (UN Tourism International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories);
      5. Best Tourism Villages (BTV) initiative, which reflects UN Tourism’s vision of making tourism a driver of positive transformation, rural development, and community well-being.