MIAMI. – This September 27 is World Health Day. Tourism. This anniversary has been celebrated since 1980 and coincides with the end of the high season in the northern hemisphere and the beginning of the season in the southern hemisphere.
From the UN, It is noted that tourism unites and brings the world closer together. In addition, it “generates trust and respect, lays the foundations for cooperation, promotes inclusive trade and prosperity, aspects that constitute the safeguard against conflicts.”
On September 23, the UN Tourism urged the G20 to lead the transformation of the sector. According to the United Nations, the future must be thought about with an emphasis on community empowerment and involvement, the fight against climate change and progress towards net positive for nature and circularity.
“Tourism depends largely on biological diversity, the stability climatic and natural resources. Accelerating climate action in tourism is, therefore, critical for the resilience of the sector and host communities,” highlighted the Secretary General of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili.
Jobs
The United Nations Office for Tourism sets a goal that, by 2030, millions of hospitality graduates will be required per year, while another 800,000 jobs will be required. job annually will require specific professional training.
Hence the call to invest in the people who are the basis of tourism and so that those who are part of the sector have equal opportunities.
FOUNTAIN: UN/International Day Portal
