AMMAN — Two Jordanian students from a local school participated in the
Global Youth Tourism Summit (GYTS), held in Sorrento, Italy, from June 27 to
July 3 and bringing together 130 participants from 60 countries, according to
the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
اضافة اعلان
The GYTS is a new platform developed by the
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) that aims to empower youths to play an active part in decision-making processes
in the tourism sector. It brings together children and youths aged 12-18 with
the UN and government officials, tourism industry representatives, globally
recognized celebrities, experts, and other major stakeholders.
The GYTS includes a series of international events, workshops, and other
educational initiatives that will give children and youth a unique platform to
share and discuss ideas and shape their visions for the future of sustainable
tourism within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The summit reflects the UNWTO's
focus on innovation and tourism digital transformation, featuring a specialized
internet security session organized in collaboration with the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU), as well as a lecture on virtual tourism and
Metaverse in partnership with Meta.
Participants will explore different
aspects of responsible and sustainable tourism through a variety of interactive
activities: webinars, workshops, round tables, masterclasses, plenary sessions,
cultural and sports activities, and the UNWTO General Assembly simulations.
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