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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
2015 1,186 million
people travelled the world!
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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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
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1. About us
2. Tourism Trends
3. IY 2017
Sustainable tourism for development
Agenda 21 Agenda 21 Rio+10 Rio+10
Marrakesh
Process 2003-
2011
Marrakesh
Process 2003-
2011
Rio+20 Rio+20 New SDG 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
International
Year of
Sustainable
Tourism for
Development
Rio de Janeiro
1992
Johannesburg
2002
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”
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
Let’s celebrate together
#IY2017
Thank you!
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