{"id":6021,"date":"2023-02-24T00:15:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T00:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=31552"},"modified":"2023-02-24T00:15:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T00:15:54","slug":"one-year-on-tourism-stands-firm-in-support-of-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/one-year-on-tourism-stands-firm-in-support-of-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"One Year On, Tourism Stands Firm in Support Of Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"One<\/a>Madrid, Spain, February 24, 2023 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ This week, we mark a sad anniversary. It has been\u00a0one year since the Russian Federation chose to invade Ukraine<\/strong>, in a clear breach of the Charter of the United Nations and of international law.<\/p>\n

The invasion has exacted a terrible price. Millions have been forced to flee their homes \u2013 right now around 6 million people, 65 per cent of them women and girls, are internally displaced. And\u00a0the number of casualties keeps growing<\/strong>\u00a0by the day, including civilian victims as homes and even hospitals are deliberately targeted. The invasion has also created a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe not seen in Europe since World War II. And it has\u00a0undermined the sense of security and trust<\/strong>\u00a0we depend on to get the world moving again after the impacts of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

From the very start, UNWTO has led tourism’s response to the crisis. Our Members moved swiftly\u00a0to suspend Russia from our Organization<\/strong>. At the same time, stakeholders from across the sector rallied in support of the Ukrainian people. As many as 8 million of them have sought refuge across Europe and UNWTO commends tourism actors who provided them with means of transport, accommodation and other practical assistance. We also thank the countries hosting refugees until returning is safe.<\/p>\n

With no end in sight for the war,\u00a0our solidarity must hold firm<\/strong>. This unwanted anniversary offers a moment to take stock and reflect. The past year has shown us the remarkable strength of a people determined to hold onto their freedom and sovereignty. It has also shown us\u00a0the importance of standing together<\/strong>, both as an international community and as a major economic sector, and staying true to our shared values whatever the cost.<\/p>\n

With each passing day, the united front that much of the global community has adopted since the invasion is also under attack, especially as countries everywhere continue to feel the economic fallout of the conflict and its social cost. That’s why\u00a0UNWTO will continue to amplify tourism’s calls for peace<\/strong>\u00a0and urge an immediate end to all hostilities. We will also be there when the war ends, as it surely will. Then, tourism’s unique power, proven time and again, to build trust back, promote dialogue and understanding across borders, and provide opportunities, will be vital to help the people of Ukraine re-build the country they have already given so much to protect.<\/p>\n

Zurab Pololikashvili<\/strong>
\nSecretary-General<\/p>\n

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

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