Tourism as a force for peace
Holmberg, Eva; Konttinen, Annika (2024)
Holmberg, Eva
Konttinen, Annika
Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2024
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe202501215970
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe202501215970
Tiivistelmä
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) states that tourism has the potential to contribute to peace in many ways. The organization encourages all people and destinations to explore the full potential of tourism to advance international understanding and peace. (UNTWO 2024.)
Tourism fosters economic growth, provides jobs and opportunities through entrepreneurship, which can lead to sustainable economic development in destinations around the world. The UNWTO sees that educating and providing training to young people can promote peace. With this year’s World Tourism Day (September 27, 2024), UNWTO wants to highlight how travel, cultural exchange and sustainable tourism practices can contribute to conflict resolution, reconciliation, and the promotion of peace worldwide. (UNTWO 2024.
Tourism fosters economic growth, provides jobs and opportunities through entrepreneurship, which can lead to sustainable economic development in destinations around the world. The UNWTO sees that educating and providing training to young people can promote peace. With this year’s World Tourism Day (September 27, 2024), UNWTO wants to highlight how travel, cultural exchange and sustainable tourism practices can contribute to conflict resolution, reconciliation, and the promotion of peace worldwide. (UNTWO 2024.