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The United Nations General Assembly unanimously approved the Resolution “2027 – the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism”. The main goal of the document is entirely based on the thesis put forward by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Samarkand session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly in October 2023 on the sustainability and flexibility of the tourism sector to new problems and challenges of our time. The resolution enshrines the principles voiced by the President of Uzbekistan on the vital role of tourism in preserving the rich cultural heritage of various civilizations, strengthening peace and tolerance, and respecting peoples’ values. #uzbekistan #unitednations #unwto #sustainable #resilient #tourism #cultural #heritage #resolution

The impacts of tourism development on income inequality. How does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030 Reference: Kumail, T., Sadiq, M., Ali, W. and Sadiq, F. (2023), "The impacts of tourism development on income inequality: how does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030", Tourism Review, Vol. 78 No. 2, pp. 630-645. Link: https://lnkd.in/d7xvWVZX Summary: This paper aims to provide a comparative analysis of sustainable tourism development across the Anglophone Caribbean region from the post-independence period of 1962 to the 2020s.

The impacts of tourism development on income inequality. How does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030 Reference: Kumail, T., Sadiq, M., Ali, W. and Sadiq, F. (2023), "The impacts of tourism development on income inequality: how does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030", Tourism Review, Vol. 78 No. 2, pp. 630-645. Link: https://lnkd.in/d7xvWVZX Summary: This paper aims to provide a comparative analysis of sustainable tourism development across the Anglophone Caribbean region from the post-independence period of 1962 to the 2020s.

📄 New Report: OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/gys778VU The OECD has just released its flagship "Tourism Trends and Policies 2024" report, providing valuable insights and analysis on the state of global tourism. 🌍 Key Highlights: ✈️ Tourism has rebounded strongly post-pandemic, but the recovery is uneven across countries. 🌱 The report underscores the need for sustainable tourism development to balance economic growth with environmental and social impacts. 💼 It examines workforce challenges in the tourism sector and provides policy recommendations to tackle labor shortages. 📊 The report strengthens the evidence base for data-driven policymaking in sustainable tourism. This comprehensive report is a must-read for tourism professionals, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of this vital industry. 📚 Don't miss out on this insightful publication from the @OECD! #TourismTrends #SustainableTourism #WorkforceDevelopment #OECDTourism #TourismPolicy #TravelIndustry

A sharp recovery in global tourism has bolstered a resilient hospitality sector, bringing sustainability back into focus. In early July, the OECD released their 2024 Tourism Trends and Policy report, highlighting this sustained recovery and the need for sustainable management of rising tourist flows. After the pandemic's abrupt halt to six decades of growth, the industry has bounced back, with full global recovery expected by the end of 2024. See more:

Building a More Resilient Tourism Sector in Jamaica The UN Tourism delegation, led by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, recently visited #Jamaica to focus on protecting tourism from future shocks. Their trip coincided with the island's hosting of the second Global Tourism Resilience Day. Through high-level meetings and conferences, UN Tourism advanced efforts around #sustainable , ethical and inclusive #tourism. Investing in resilience was a key priority, including plans for new targeted education programs with Jamaica's Centre for Resilience. A new "Tourism Doing Business" investment guide for Jamaica was also announced, identifying opportunities for sustainable infrastructure. As Pololikashvili emphasized, resilience takes many forms - from emergency preparedness to the ability to adapt. Tourism is a lifeline for many countries, and resilience ensures this vital sector can weather any storm. https://lnkd.in/gVDwkVAu

Transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient ecosystem – empowering tourism SMEs (SMP-COSME-2023-TOURSME) #europeancouncil #ecosystem https://lnkd.in/eKxiEtV5

A sharp recovery in global tourism has bolstered a resilient hospitality sector, bringing sustainability back into focus. In early July, the OECD released their 2024 Tourism Trends and Policy report, highlighting this sustained recovery and the need for sustainable management of rising tourist flows. After the pandemic's abrupt halt to six decades of growth, the industry has bounced back, with full global recovery expected by the end of 2024. See more:

This week, we will be participating in two signature events. Both events are significant in rethinking sustainable development of tourism. We start with mombasa at the Blue Economy Summit, where Judy Kepher-Gona will be a moderator. Despite blue tourism being a large part of the Blue Economy, discourse around Blue Economy has paid less attention to blue tourism. Many tourism policies in Western Indian Ocean States do not mention blue tourism. A recent diagnostic study on blue tourism that is co authored by Judy kepher-Gona looked at Blue Tourism in Western Indian Ocean States. The study highlights prospects of blue tourism in WIO, which look great, but notes the challenges of making Blue tourism work for people of place are equally daunting. The WIO report, proposes critical pathways for advancing Blue Tourism in Western Indian Ocean States in ways that promote local prosperity. Next, we have a date with the Magical Kenya Tourism Expo, where Judy will speak at the Expo seminars. Look out for us if you will be at these events #blueeconomy #bluetourism #mombasa #kenya #sustainability #tourism #sttaconsultingAfrica #sttakenya

🚨[#CallforPapers] for a special issue, entitled, "Recovery and Resilience in Tourism Planning and Development: Sustainable Pathways for Transforming Tourism in Africa". 👋 It shall be published through Tourism Planning and Development! 👉 The proposed topics may include but are not limited to the following: 🔘Tourism resilience and recovery needs; 🔘Industry and destination responses for shocks and crises; 🔘Tourism mobilities and transportation; 🔘Digitalisation and technological solutions for resilient tourism; 🔘Role of communities in tourism resilience building; 🔘Inclusive resilience in tourism and vulnerable populations; 🔘Resilience and sustainable tourism development; 🔘Tourism policies and governance; 🔘Security and politics in tourism recovery; 🔘Geopolitical changes and resilience; 🔘Biosecurity and resilience; 🔘Marketing and recovery; 🔘Climate and environmental change impacts for resilience; 🔘Innovations for recovery and resilience; 🔘Critical perspectives to resilience in tourism; 🔘Degrowth needs for future tourism. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUmnQ_WA #Tourism #TourismPlanning #TourismDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs Africa 🌍