UN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027

The United Nations General Assembly mandated UN Tourism with the implementation of the International Year. Now, with its launch of its new Road Map, the Organization has taken another step towards delivering on its responsibility. The Road Map is the product of a collaborative process, and was warmly welcomed by UN Tourism's Committee on Tourism and Sustainability (CTS).

1. Mandate & Purpose
- The United Nations General Assembly has mandated UN Tourism to implement the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism in 2027.
- The initiative aims to position tourism as a transformative sector within the post‑2030 agenda, emphasizing sustainability and resilience as ongoing processes rather than end goals.

2. Leadership & Vision
- Shaikha Al Nuwais, UN Tourism Secretary‑General, highlighted that the International Year will support Member States in embedding tourism into global development agendas, including climate action.
- The launch reflects a shift from dialogue to delivery, ensuring concrete action.

3. Global Support
- The Committee on Tourism and Sustainability (CTS) welcomed the Road Map, commending UN Tourism’s responsiveness to Member States’ priorities.
- William Rodríguez López, Costa Rica’s Minister of Tourism and CTS Chair, emphasized tourism’s critical role in national and global development, and the opportunity to translate shared understanding into coordinated action.

4. Path to 2027
- Anchored in the CTS, guided by a Steering Committee of Member States.
- Informed by regional consultations and endorsed by the Executive Council.
- The CTS will monitor implementation of UN Tourism’s sustainable tourism program.

Key Takeaway
The Road Map sets the stage for 2027 as a milestone year for sustainable and resilient tourism, aligning the sector with global development priorities beyond 2030. It reflects UN Tourism’s commitment to transforming tourism into a driver of sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth worldwide.