Tuesday, October 1, 2024 The United Nations has designated September 27th as ‘World Tourism Day,’ and this year’s theme, Tourism and Peace , highlights the vital role tourism plays in fostering economic development, promoting peace, and supporting reconciliation between cultures and nations. This year, the focus is on how the tourism sector can be a powerful force for positive change in an interconnected and interdependent world. Tourism, an industry built by people for people, continues to be a driving force in breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.
By promoting cross-cultural communication, tourism encourages encounters with diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, fostering greater tolerance and understanding. Beyond its economic impact, tourism also offers enriching educational and spiritual experiences for travelers. This year, World Tourism Day in New Caledonia was marked by a special visit from Adela Issachar Arru, Chairperson, and Chris Cocker, Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), as part of their working mission to Nouméa.
During their visit, they met with key representatives from the New Caledonian government and New Caledonia Tourism (NCT) to discuss strategies for bolstering the local tourism sector. The discussions were seen as a significant step in supporting New Caledonia’s tourism industry, which is navigating through a challenging period of economic recovery. Local tourism professionals, including Mick.