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Tourism drives growth, investment, jobs, and exports while supporting social inclusion, culture, and nature conservation. It is a key element in the global services export economy and a catalyst for rural and manufacturing supply chain development. With proactive policies and inclusive models, tourism can help achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
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Millennium Development Goals • Doha – Monterrey – Joburg
Drives growth, investment, jobs and exports Top export in 35% of LDC’s-in top 3 in majority Key element in global services export economy Supports social inclusion, culture, nature & heritage conservation. Catalyst for rural, services manufacturing supply chain Tourism & Poverty Alleviation
Forecast Actual 1560 International Tourism Arrivals 700 Forty-fold increase 1950 to 2000 Doubling in Two decades
The Bottom Line • Proactive Development Policies • Systems Fix • Adapt US and EU Model • Include EDTR • ICAO & Development Community
Liberalisation with a Human Face Millennium Development Goals Poverty * Sustainability * Fair Trade