New York to Host High-Level Thematic Event on Sustainable Tourism

New York City is set to welcome a significant gathering at the United Nations Headquarters on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the High-level Thematic Event on Tourism will take place at the General Assembly Hall, marking an integral part of the Sustainability Week. This event is organized under the auspices of the President of the General Assembly for its seventy-eighth session, in collaboration with UN Tourism.

The gathering is designed to address the pivotal role of tourism in fostering economic growth, social, and cultural development. This sector is crucial for generating employment, foreign currency, and tax revenues, particularly in developing countries. The upcoming event will focus on enhancing tourism's resilience and maximizing its contribution to the sustainability agenda.

Participants will include Member States, Observers, civil society, the UN System, and other stakeholders. The agenda encompasses discussions on strategies, sharing of best practices, and experiences aimed at promoting sustainable and resilient tourism. These discussions are crucial for the tourism sector’s alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This high-level meeting seeks to advance a unified approach to bolster tourism resilience at the highest levels and explore its potential to contribute significantly to global sustainability efforts.