By Staff Reporter
UNITED Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched the Global Report which presents a model for inclusive tourism destinations.
The report titled “Global Report on Inclusive Tourism: Model and success stories” was launched in Madrid Spain and was produced in collaboration with UNWTO Affiliate Member globaldit, presents a model for inclusive tourism destinations.
The Model for inclusive tourism destinations presented in this Global Report contributes directly to SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth and SDG 10 – Reduction of inequalities; but also SDG 5 – Gender equality and SDG 17 – Global partnership for sustainable development
UNWTO secretary general Zurab Pololikashvili said this report is an important tool for the tourism sector in terms of creating inclusion in destinations.
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“As globalization, interconnectivity and a growing middle class lead to ever more people travelling, the world will continue seeming to get smaller and inclusion will become even more of a priority.
“This publication will serve as an important tool for the tourism community to create and promote inclusion in destinations, and a valuable reference for all tourism stakeholders in developing best practices for a more inclusive sector,” he said.
In addition, this report highlights the need to foster discussion on and examine new approaches to inclusive tourism in order to drive tourism’s long-term sustainability.
Various experts from organizations in the field of tourism and the SDGs contributed to this report: the Ashoka Foundation, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Google, IE University, PREDIF, the SDG Fund, Airbnb, Vinces, Walhalla DCS and Ekin Consulting.
It also features success stories from a variety of stakeholders, such as the Gauteng Tourism Authority, Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, CENFOTUR, Korea Tourism Organization, VisitScotland, Chemonics and the State of Michoacán, Mexico.
