UNWTO & China to Host First World Conference on Tourism for Development

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China will organize the First World Conference on Tourism for Development in Beijing on May 18-21, 2016. 

Under the theme “Tourism for Peace and Development,” the event will foster a high-level debate on the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), presenting analysis of how to advance the contribution of tourism to the 17 SDGs, including the sector’s ability to create jobs, promote local culture and be an agent of change towards more sustainable consumption and production practices. 

Moderated by CNN anchor and correspondent, Richard Quest, the conference feature discussion on how countries can align their national development strategies with the SDGs and the role of public and private partnerships in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.