Published on : Tuesday, September 3, 2019
The event is aimed towards increasing awareness among the global community about various tourism-related areas of social, cultural, political and financial dimensions and also the contribution that this sector can make towards attaining sustainable development goals.
The UNWTO has adopted the motto of “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future for All” this year, as the organization is aiming development of skills, education and jobs, in order to achieve a better future.
The UNWTO expresses the need for formulating new policies in order to achieve the goals.
The UNWTO said, “New policies are needed to maximize tourism’s potential to create more and better jobs, especially for women and youth. New policies are also needed to reflect and incorporate ongoing advances in technology.”
It also highlights the missing link between tourism-related know-how and what travel businesses need.
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), global unemployment is high. Hence, all sectors and countries need to create the conditions for more and better jobs. Embracing new technology can play a pivotal role in realizing this goal.
As per the World Travel and Tourism Council’s annual report, Iran’s tourism sector grew by 1.9% to contribute 1,158 trillion Rials ($8.83 billion) or 6.5% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 1,334 jobs (5.4% of total employment) in 2018.
Medical travelers comprise a significant share regarding arrivals in the country. Medical tourism is important in Iran since it offers considerable benefits to international health-care seekers with affordable yet quality treatment services.
Tags: World Tourism Day