World Tourism Day returns to focus on the future.

As the sector’s recovery gets underway and building on unprecedented political and public recognition for the sector, UNWTO will highlight the opportunity to rethink how we do tourism.

World Tourism Day will put people at the centre of key discussions.

Where is tourism going? Where do we want to go? And how do we get there?

This means putting people and planet first and bringing everyone from governments and businesses to local communities together around a shared vision for a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient sector.

The restart of tourism will help kickstart recovery and growth. It is essential that the benefits this will bring are enjoyed widely and fairly.

The Global Geoparks Network and the 177 UNESCO Global Geoparks share the UNWTO decision to designate World Tourism Day 2022 as a day to focus on Tourism for Inclusive Growth.

The 177 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 46 Countries, hosting geological landscapes, geosites and landforms of international significance, are protecting and promoting geological heritage attractions as key elements for sustainable tourism development!

UNESCO Global Geoparks promote tourism for inclusive growth collaborating with local entrepreneurship and especially women cooperatives and family jobs in their territory, supporting local communities and creating new job opportunities for all.

UNESCO Global Geoparks promote local products and local gastronomy, support the use of traditional techniques in the production of local products and traditional recipes in food preparation, connecting the local traditions with the territorial geological heritage and landscapes.

UNESCO Global Geoparks offer to their visitors  unique experiences and a broad variety  of activities such as hiking, trekking, horse riding, mountain biking, surfing, climbing, mountain running, bird-watching, sailing, rafting, and many more

World Tourism Day 2022 is highlighting the shift towards tourism being recognized as a crucial pillar of development.

The Global Geoparks Network invites all UNESCO Global Geoparks , their partners, associated agencies, businesses and individuals to celebrate tourism’s unique ability to ensure that nobody is left behind as the world begins to open up again and look to the future. UNESCO Global Geoparks – sustainable tourism destinations.

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