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08 August 2025
Tourism as a Key Driver for Advancing the SDGs
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The UNWTO Report 2025 highlights tourism's substantial contribution to global progress and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), underscoring its necessity for economic growth and cultural understanding towards the 2030 Agenda.
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The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Report 2025 reveals tourism's critical role in advancing global progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering cultural exchange, tourism serves as a vital engine for sustainable development worldwide. Key indicators tracked in the report include tourism's GDP share, sector employment, and sustainability measures, with notable improvements in education access, community health, and energy availability. However, challenges remain in areas like poverty and climate change. Tourism’s impact is crucial in six core areas: food systems, energy, digital transformation, education, job creation, and environmental protection. To explore the full impact of tourism in shaping a sustainable future, follow this link.
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