Regional tourism leaders committed to a more ethical, inclusive tourism at the 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas, as the sector bounces back to drive economic recovery across the region.
The event brought together high-level delegations from 20 countries from across the Americas, and saw participants work together around shared priorities, with a focus on jobs and education, boosting investment in the sector and advancing sustainability and climate action efforts.
According to UNWTO data, tourism in the Americas has experienced rapid recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “For the Americas, tourism’s recovery has been rapid and remarkable. Our Regional Commission meeting has made clear a shared commitment to make the most of this recovery by building a stronger, more resilient and more sustainable sector that delivers real benefits for many millions of people right across the region.”
On the eve of the Regional Commission meeting, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met with the President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, reflecting his Government’s strong support for tourism as a key pillar of sustainable economic development, both in the country and across the region. Also participating in the Commission meeting were Ministers and Vice-Ministers of Tourism from 15 countries. Key achievements of the Commission Meeting included:
In line with UNWTO’s statutory obligations, Members from the Americas agreed:
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