{"id":13628,"date":"2016-11-29T10:56:33","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T09:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igcat.org\/?p=13628"},"modified":"2021-01-05T16:55:22","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T15:55:22","slug":"2017-named-international-year-of-sustainable-tourism-for-development-by-united-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igcat.org\/fr\/2017-named-international-year-of-sustainable-tourism-for-development-by-united-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Named International Year Of Sustainable Tourism For Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
The resolution, adopted on 4 December, recognizes \u201cthe importance of international tourism, and particularly of the designation of an international year of sustainable tourism for development, in fostering better understanding among peoples everywhere, in leading to a greater awareness of the rich heritage of various civilizations and in bringing about a better appreciation of the inherent values of different cultures, thereby contributing to the strengthening of peace in the world\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the lead UN agency for this initiative, UNWTO is very much looking forward to proceeding with the organization and implementation of the International Year, in collaboration with Governments, relevant organizations of the UN system, other international and regional organizations and all other relevant stakeholders\u201d said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai.<\/p>\n