The document discusses the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and tourism trends. It announces that 2017 was proclaimed the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (IY 2017). IY 2017 aims to raise awareness of tourism's contribution to development and foster more sustainable and inclusive tourism policies, business practices, and consumer behavior. The UNWTO will lead activities throughout 2017 such as regional meetings and a responsible traveler campaign.

2. 1. About us
2. Tourism Trends
3. IY 2017

3. 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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6. 1. About us
2. Tourism Trends
3. IY 2017

7. World tourism
2015
1,186 million
people travelled the world!

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1,309 1260 US$
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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

10. 2015 and 2016 by region

11. 1186 mn
527 mn
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
1.4 bn
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Actual Trend vs. Tourism Towards 2030 projection
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12. Tourism towards 2030
million
additional
international
tourist arrivals per
year

13. 1. About us
2. Tourism Trends
3. IY 2017

14. Sustainable tourism for development
Agenda 21 Rio+10
Marrakesh
Process 2003-
2011
Rio+20 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
Rio de Janeiro
1992
Johannesburg
2002
Marrakesh
2003-2011
Rio de Janeiro
2012
New York
2015 2017

15. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

16. 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”

17. 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

18. 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

20. IY 2017
• Advocacy & Awareness
• Knowledge
• Policy
• Capacity Building &
Education
Lines of
Action

23. IY 2017
• Advocacy & Awareness
• Knowledge
• Policy
• Capacity Building &
Education
Lines of
Action

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25. IY 2017
• Opening Ceremony
• Regional Meetings
• World Tourism Day
• General Assembly
• Closing Ceremony
• Flagship Report
•Responsible Traveller
Campaign
UNWTO
Activities

28. Let’s celebrate together
#IY2017

29. Thank you!
UNWTO Headquarter
Calle Capitan Haya 42
28020 Madrid, Spain
www.unwto.org
omt@unwto.org