{"id":3010,"date":"2021-09-28T01:05:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T01:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=28608"},"modified":"2021-09-28T01:05:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T01:05:46","slug":"world-tourism-day-2021-inclusive-growth-at-centre-of-tourism-restart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/world-tourism-day-2021-inclusive-growth-at-centre-of-tourism-restart\/","title":{"rendered":"World Tourism Day 2021 Inclusive Growth at Centre of Tourism Restart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Abidjan, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, September 27, 2021 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Global tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to making the sector a pillar of inclusive growth. At the official World Tourism Day 2021 celebrations in Abidjan, Cote d\u2019Ivoire, political and business leaders united behind a common message of solidarity and determination to \u2018leave nobody behind\u2019 as tourism restarts and grows back.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Patrick Achi and Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana welcomed international delegates, signalling Cote d\u2019Ivoire\u2019s firm support of tourism and Tourism Ministers from 12 countries<\/strong>, the biggest Ministerial participation for an official World Tourism Day celebration<\/strong>. The day featured 1,500 participants, including representatives of international organizations and the private sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cShowing tourism\u2019s human face\u201d<\/h2>\n

Commitment to inclusive growth so that tourism\u2019s restart brings hope for millions worldwide and ensures that everyone who has a stake in tourism also has a say in its future<\/p>\n

\u2022 For a comprehensive travel guide on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Ivory Coast, and Africa go to cotedivoiretourisme.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Prime Minister said that \u201cCote d\u2019Ivoire is proud to host a World Tourism Day like no other. It is important that we realign tourism so the sector meets the hopes and expectations of people. Tourism is a key sector for Cote d\u2019Ivoire\u2019s growth and development. And the right path for Cote d\u2019Ivoire is also the right path for all of Africa, using tourism as a locomotion to drive our economies forward and create jobs for women and youth.\u201d Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana added that World Tourism Day 2021 \u201cshowed the human face of tourism,\u201d stressing the sector\u2019s unique ability to lead recovery from the impacts of the pandemic, in Africa and worldwide.<\/p>\n

Innovation, investments and inclusion<\/h2>\n

Ministers and experts explored how the pledge to drive inclusive growth can be achieved. The importance of innovation, targeted investments and of strengthened collaboration <\/strong>between public and private sectors was made clear. The speakers also underscored the need for inclusive policymaking as tourism slowly returns and looks to the future.<\/p>\n

Opening the day, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili stressed the sector\u2019s \u201ccommitment to inclusive growth so that tourism\u2019s restart brings hope for millions worldwide and ensures that everyone who has a stake in tourism also has a say in its future\u201d.<\/p>\n

A future built around shared values<\/h2>\n

In addition to recognising the challenges of the present, World Tourism Day also looked to the future. In Abidjan, \u201cThe Future of Africa\u201d focused on the potential of the continent\u2019s youth as well as its innovators and entrepreneurs. Against the backdrop of World Tourism Day, UNWTO signed two Memorandums of Understanding, reflecting the broad scope of tourism\u2019s reach and relevance. The Didier Drogba Foundation<\/strong>, chaired by one of Africa\u2019s most-recognized and celebrated athletes, agreed to actively commit to UNWTO\u2019s goals and values, above all to providing opportunities for African youth and those living in rural communities. Stressing the importance of tourism as a driver of opportunity for the continent, Channels TV of Nigeria<\/strong> joined as a new UNWTO media partner and will now actively incorporate the theme of tourism for development within its editorial commitments.<\/p>\n

\u2022 For a comprehensive travel guide on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Ivory Coast, and Africa go to cotedivoiretourisme.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Underscoring UNWTO\u2019s leadership in uniting all of the tourism sector, its Affiliate Members also met in Abidjan, bringing together African businesses as well as civil society leaders, academics and destination management organizations. The side event showcased the benefits of being part of the global Affiliate Members Network<\/strong> and the technical support and networking opportunities available through being part of UNWTO\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

First published at TravelCommunication.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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