1st Global Youth Tourism Summit to encourage children , youth to engage in tourism sector
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Children and youth representing different countries of the world will share their views, experiences and vision of the future of tourism in the upcoming “Global Youth Tourism Summit”, to be held in Sorrento, Italy on 23-25 August this year.
The 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit will give an opportunity to young participants to be part of a unique experience, aiming to promote youth engagement in the tourism sector and empower younger generations in driving a more sustainable world , according to a statement issued by World Tourism Organization.
The summit is organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism Italy and the Italian National Tourism Board, and has been placed by the Italian government in the framework of its G20 presidency this year.
With this initiative, UNWTO joins the rest of the UN family in actively recognizing the vital contribution of youth to the continued development of the societies.
Participants will adopt their own declaration on the future of tourism through a model UNWTO General Assembly. The document will be presented at the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly (12-15 October 2021, Marrakesh, Morocco).
The event will include a range of interactive activities and also involve leading global personalities to share their experiences around tourism and areas such as sports, music, gastronomy, and the film industry.
25 June , 2021 Photo : UNWTO
