The annual event, scheduled to take place between January 18th and 22nd in Madrid, will also mark among other distinguished activities, the official presentation of The Year of Sustainable Development Tourism 2017, as declared by the UNWTO. The United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development owing to the sector’s potential to contribute to, and aid in the realisation and achievement of the well spelt out 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable. A second important discussion during the INVESTOUR will focus on Capacity development for youth and women in tourism. The Year of Sustainable Tourism Development largely seeks to promote five key areas through collaboration by stakeholders across the globe. ALSO READ: Tone down political rhetoric for sake of tourism, says travel guru

Source: Standard Digital January 16, 2017 07:03 UTC