2. Tourism Trends

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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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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 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)

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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

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