UN General Assembly hosts event on tourism for sustainable development

23-04-24

The United Nations General Assembly has held a second thematic event focused on tourism and the key role the sector plays in promoting sustainable development and resilience.

The event, which was organized by the President of the General Assembly in collaboration with UN Tourism, took place at UN Headquarters as part of Sustainability Week. The presence of Member States, Observer States, civil society organizations and UN agencies reflected a growing collective commitment to harness the transformative power of tourism for inclusive and sustainable development.

We cannot allow the opportunities and livelihoods that tourism provides to be jeopardized again. Resilience in tourism is not just about planning or reacting to crises. It is also about proactively addressing the underlying drivers of such crises.