В тексте резолюции говорится, что устойчивый туризм, включая экотуризм, – многоплановый вид деятельности, который может способствовать достижению Целей в области устойчивого развития.
Резолюция призывает государства-члены ООН и систему Организации Объединенных Наций принимать действенные меры в контексте обеспечения устойчивого и жизнестойкого туризма, включая инициативы в области экотуризма. Она рекомендует всем заинтересованным сторонам воспользоваться проведением Международного года для содействия принятию мер на всех уровнях, в том числе по линии международного сотрудничества, и оказания поддержки устойчивому и жизнестойкому туризму как одному из средств поощрения и ускорения устойчивого развития.
Несмотря на то, что индустрия туризма более всего пострадала от пандемии, этот сектор восстанавливается очень быстро. По данным Всемирной туристской организации (ЮНВТО), оборот индустрии международного туризма к концу 2023 года достиг 88 процентов от допандемического уровня.
Сессия Генеральной Ассамблеи ЮНВТО, проходившая в Самарканде, Узбекистан, в октябре прошлого года, подтвердила важность продвижения четкого видения долгосрочной трансформации сектора вокруг конкретных приоритетов.
Генеральный секретарь ООН Антонио Гутерриш заявил, что, как один из крупнейших секторов глобальной экономики, туризм обладает огромным потенциалом для сближения культур, создания новых возможностей и содействия устойчивому развитию.
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The General Assembly has declared 2027 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism. The resolution states that sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, is a multidimensional activity that can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The resolution calls on UN member states and the United Nations system to take effective measures in the context of ensuring sustainable and resilient tourism, including initiatives in ecotourism. It recommends all stakeholders to leverage the International Year to promote actions at all levels, including through international cooperation, and to support sustainable tourism as a means of promoting and accelerating sustainable development. Despite the tourism industry being hit the hardest by the pandemic, this sector is recovering rapidly. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the turnover of the international tourism industry reached 88 percent of the pre-pandemic level by the end of 2023. The UNWTO General Assembly session held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in October last year, confirmed the importance of promoting a clear vision for the long-term transformation of the sector around specific priorities. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that, as one of the largest sectors of the global economy, tourism has immense potential to bring cultures together, create new opportunities, and contribute to sustainable development.
The resolution highlights that sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, is a multifaceted activity that can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. It calls on UN member states and the UN system to take effective actions to ensure sustainable and resilient tourism, including initiatives in ecotourism. It recommends all stakeholders to leverage the International Year to facilitate actions at all levels, including through international cooperation, and to support sustainable tourism as a means to promote and accelerate sustainable development. Despite the tourism industry being heavily impacted by the pandemic, this sector is recovering rapidly. According to the UNWTO, international tourism industry turnover reached 88% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023. The UNWTO General Assembly session held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, last October confirmed the importance of promoting a clear vision for the long-term transformation of the sector around specific priorities. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that as one of the largest sectors of the global economy, tourism has huge potential to bring cultures closer, create new opportunities, and support sustainable development.
In the resolution text, it is stated that sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, is a multidimensional activity that can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The resolution calls on UN member states and the United Nations system to take effective measures in the context of ensuring sustainable and resilient tourism, including initiatives in ecotourism. It recommends all stakeholders to take advantage of the International Year to facilitate the adoption of measures at all levels, including through international cooperation, and to support sustainable and resilient tourism as a means to promote and accelerate sustainable development. Despite the fact that the tourism industry was hardest hit by the pandemic, this sector is recovering very rapidly. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the turnover of the international tourism industry reached 88 percent of the pre-pandemic level by the end of 2023. The UNWTO General Assembly session held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, last October confirmed the importance of promoting a clear vision for the long-term transformation of the sector around specific priorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that as one of the largest sectors of the global economy, tourism has enormous potential to bring cultures together, create new opportunities, and promote sustainable development.
The UN’s 2027 Declaration is really a step in the right direction towards promoting sustainable tourism. It’s crucial that member states take effective actions to ensure the sustainability of tourism, including ecotourism initiatives. Despite the challenges faced by the tourism industry during the pandemic, it’s encouraging to see it recovering rapidly. International cooperation and support for sustainable tourism are key for accelerating sustainable development.
The 2027 UN Declaration is a significant step towards promoting sustainable tourism. It acknowledges the multi-dimensional nature of sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, and highlights its potential in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. It calls upon UN member states and the UN system to take effective actions to ensure sustainable and resilient tourism, emphasizing initiatives in ecotourism. The resolution encourages all stakeholders to leverage the International Year to facilitate actions at all levels, including international cooperation, and to support sustainable tourism as a means to promote and accelerate sustainable development. Despite the tourism industry being heavily impacted by the pandemic, it is recovering rapidly, with the industry’s turnover reaching 88 percent of the pre-pandemic level by the end of 2023 according to the UNWTO. The UNWTO General Assembly session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan last year confirmed the significance of promoting a clear vision for the long-term transformation of the sector around specific priorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that as one of the largest sectors of the global economy, tourism has immense potential to bring cultures together, create new opportunities, and contribute to sustainable development.
Is sustainable tourism really on the rise despite the challenges posed by the pandemic? How are countries working together to promote eco-tourism initiatives?
Sustainable tourism is indeed making a remarkable comeback post-pandemic, with the industry bouncing back rapidly. Countries are uniting to promote eco-tourism initiatives as part of the UN’s 2027 Declaration for Sustainable Tourism, recognizing it as a key driver for achieving goals in sustainable development. The recent UNWTO General Assembly session emphasized the importance of long-term sector transformation, confirming tourism’s potential to bridge cultures, create new opportunities, and support sustainable growth.
In the resolution, it is stated that sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, is a multidimensional activity that can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The resolution calls on UN member states and the United Nations system to take effective measures in the context of ensuring sustainable and resilient tourism, including initiatives in ecotourism. It recommends all stakeholders to take advantage of the International Year to promote actions at all levels, including through international cooperation, and to support sustainable and resilient tourism as a means to promote and accelerate sustainable development. Despite the tourism industry being hit hardest by the pandemic, this sector is recovering very quickly. According to the UN World Tourism Organization, by the end of 2023, the turnover of the international tourism industry reached 88 percent of the pre-pandemic level. The UNWTO General Assembly session, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in October last year, confirmed the importance of promoting a clear vision of long-term sector transformation around specific priorities. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that, as one of the largest sectors of the global economy, tourism has tremendous potential to bring cultures together, create new opportunities, and promote sustainable development.
The UN’s 2027 Declaration is a significant step towards promoting sustainable tourism. It highlights the diverse activities within sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, that can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The resolution urges UN member states and the UN system to take effective actions to ensure sustainable and resilient tourism, including initiatives in ecotourism. It recommends all stakeholders to leverage the International Year to promote actions at all levels, including international cooperation, to support sustainable tourism as a means to promote and accelerate sustainable development. Despite being heavily impacted by the pandemic, the tourism industry is recovering rapidly. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), by the end of 2023, the industry turnover had reached 88 percent of the pre-pandemic level. The UNWTO General Assembly session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, last October confirmed the importance of advancing a clear vision for the sector’s long-term transformation around specific priorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that as one of the largest sectors in the global economy, tourism has immense potential to bring cultures together, create new opportunities, and contribute to sustainable development.
The UN’s 2027 Declaration is a significant step towards promoting sustainable tourism. The resolution emphasizes the importance of environmentally conscious tourism activities in achieving sustainable development goals. It calls on UN member states and the UN system to take effective measures to ensure sustainable tourism, including ecotourism initiatives. Despite the challenges faced by the tourism industry during the pandemic, it is recovering rapidly. According to the UNWTO, international tourism industry turnover by the end of 2023 reached 88% of pre-pandemic levels. The recent UNWTO General Assembly session in Samarkand reaffirmed the need to drive long-term sector transformation around specific priorities. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the immense potential of tourism in fostering cultural exchange, creating new opportunities, and supporting sustainable development.
Is there any specific plan in place to ensure that sustainable tourism practices are implemented by all UN member states? How will they monitor and enforce compliance with these guidelines?
Hey EmmaTravels, great questions! The 2027 UN Declaration emphasizes the importance of member states taking effective measures to ensure sustainable tourism practices. Monitoring and enforcement mechanisms are expected to be developed collaboratively by the UN member states, with a focus on compliance with the guidelines set forth in the resolution. It’s a promising step towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly tourism industry!
As a travel enthusiast, I believe sustainable tourism is crucial for the future. It’s heartening to see the UN prioritize this, especially after the industry’s struggles during the pandemic. Let’s all work together to make a positive impact on our planet through responsible travel choices.
The UN’s focus on sustainable tourism is crucial for achieving long-term environmental goals. It’s heartening to see initiatives like ecotourism being promoted, bringing us closer to a more sustainable future.