2017. godina je međunarodna godina održivog turizma za razvoj. Glavna skupština Ujedinjenih naroda odobrila je usvajanje 2017. godine kao Međunarodne godine održivog turizma za razvoj. Rezolucija, koja je usvojena 4. prosinca prepoznaje “važnost međunarodnog turizma, posebice u određivanju međunarodne godine održivog turizma za razvoj u poticanju boljeg razumijevanja među ljudima, što dovodi do veće svijesti o bogatoj baštini različitih civilizacija, te do postizanja većeg uvažavanja vrijednosti različitih kultura, čime se doprinosi jačanju mira u svijetu”.

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The United Nations 70th General Assembly has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (A/RES/70/193).

This is a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the contribution of sustainable tourism to development among public and private sector decision-makers and the public, while mobilizing all stakeholders to work together in making tourism a catalyst for positive change.

In the context of the universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Year aims to support a change in policies, business practices and consumer behavior towards a more sustainable tourism sector than can contribute to the SDGs.

The #IY2017 will promote tourism’s role in the following five key areas:

(1)        Inclusive and sustainable economic growth
(2)        Social inclusiveness, employment and poverty reduction
(3)        Resource efficiency, environmental protection and climate change
(4)        Cultural values, diversity and heritage
(5)        Mutual understanding, peace and security.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Specialized Agency for Tourism, has been mandated to facilitate the organization and implementation of the International Year, in collaboration with governments, relevant organizations of the United Nations system, international and regional organizations and other relevant stakeholders.

Join us in celebrating 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development!

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