UN Tourism's Committee on Tourism and Sustainability Committee Meets to Spotlight Responsible, Nature-Positive Growth for Sector
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2024 – The Committee on Tourism and Sustainability (CTS) of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently convened for a two-day meeting in San José, Costa Rica. The meeting focused on addressing the global challenges of tourism and identifying pathways toward more sustainable, desirable, and resilient development within the sector.
The 19th meeting of the CTS brought together elected members from Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, along with 140 leading policymakers and experts. The discussions centered on balancing growth and prosperity with inclusiveness and sustainability, particularly in light of the projected 35 billion domestic, same-day, and international visitors expected to travel annually by 2030.