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The tourism sector contributes around 5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
UNEP/GRID-Arendal

World tourism must play full part in sustainable development, says Ban

9 April 2013
With tourism accounting for 45 per cent of the foreign income of developing countries, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the industry to play its full role in facing the three interdependent challenges of promoting sustained economic growth, ensuring social development and safeguarding the global environment.
Tourists ride a camel in Petra, Jordan.
UNWTO

UN agencies announce campaign to better inform tourists about funding of illicit goods

5 April 2013
Tourists can help reduce demand for illicit goods and services that fund organized criminal activity, the United Nations agencies working on tourism and on crime said today, announcing plans for a new public information campaign.
Tourists on the Great Wall of China.
UNWTO

Chinese tourists spent more money than any other nationality last year – UN

4 April 2013
Thanks to rapid urbanization and rising disposable incomes in their country, Chinese tourists spent $102 billion during their travels in 2012, more than any other nationality, making the Asian nation the world’s number one tourism source market, the United Nations said today.