UNWTO reports adoption of ‘Nur-Sultan Declaration’ on smart cities and urban tourism

ICAO reported (11-Oct-2019) national and city representatives attending its Global Urban Tourism Summit officially adopted the Nur-Sultan Declaration on 'Smart Cities, Smart Destinations'. The Declaration recognises the growing popularity of cities as tourist destinations and their potential to drive socio-economic development and promote and preserve unique culture. By adopting the Declaration, destinations also agree to work towards enhancing the contribution of tourism to Goal 11 of the UN Sustainable Development Agenda - to 'make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable'. The Declaration also aligns with UNWTO's Global Convention on Tourism Ethics. [more - original PR]