The United Nations General Assembly convened a second thematic event centered on tourism and its vital role in advancing sustainable development and resilience. The event, organised by the President of the General Assembly in collaboration with UN Tourism, took place at the UN Headquarters as part of Sustainability Week. The gathering included Member States, Observers, civil society organizations, and UN agencies, showcasing a collective dedication to leveraging tourism’s transformative potential for inclusive and sustainable development.
As tourism’s impact on societies and economies continues to grow, so does the responsibility associated with it. The industry must not allow its lifeline to be disrupted again. Building resilience in tourism goes beyond planning and crisis response; it involves proactively addressing the root causes of these challenges. In his address to the General Assembly, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili emphasised the need to tackle…