The Manila Declaration on World Tourism was a significant step in the recognition of tourism as a valuable industry with far-reaching economic and cultural implications. It helped set the stage for subsequent international efforts to promote responsible and sustainable tourism.

1. Name: Israt Fatima
Roll no.: 21BHM015
Subject: Travel Agencies and
Tour Operations
Topic: Manila Declaration

2. MANILA
DECLARATION
198O

3. The "Manila Declaration on World Tourism" was indeed
adopted in 1980 during the International Conference on
Tourism held in Manila, Philippines. This declaration was a
significant milestone in the field of international tourism and
aimed to address various aspects of tourism development and
cooperation among nations.

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4. 1. Sustainable Tourism: The declaration recognized the
importance of sustainable tourism development, emphasizing
the need to balance economic, social, and environmental
considerations in tourism planning and management.
Manila
Declaration
includes:

5. Tourism as a Tool for Peace
and Understanding:
The declaration highlighted
the role of tourism in
promoting peace,
understanding, and goodwill
among nations, as well as in
fostering cultural exchange
and mutual respect.

6. Promotion of
Tourism
It called for the promotion of tourism as a means to generate
employment, alleviate poverty, and stimulate economic
growth, particularly in developing countries.

7. 
Cultural and
Natural Heritage
Preservation
The declaration stressed the importance of preserving and
protecting cultural and natural heritage sites and resources for
the benefit of present and future generations.

8. International
Cooperation
It encouraged international cooperation and collaboration in
the development of tourism, including the exchange of
information, expertise, and technical assistance among nations.

9. 
Tourism Education and
Training
The declaration recognized the significance of tourism
education and training programs to enhance the capacity of
individuals and institutions involved in the tourism industry.

10. Accessible
Tourism
It emphasized the importance of making tourism accessible to
all, including persons with disabilities, to ensure that tourism
benefits are inclusive and equitable.

11. The Manila Declaration on World Tourism
served as a guiding document for
international tourism development efforts
and discussions. It contributed to the
recognition of tourism as a powerful tool
for economic and social development while
highlighting the importance of
responsible and sustainable tourism
practices.

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