World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a specialized intergovernmental institution of the UN system, which brings together 158 member countries, received a donation of $1 million to support nature tourism.
As EcoTourism Expert has learned, the funds were allocated by the Chinese Chimelong Flora and Fauna Conservation Foundation.
In 2018, the wildlife tourism sector contributed an estimated $120 billion to the global economy and this amount is set to keep growing as more people travel to enjoy nature.
According to the UNWTO, to date, 15 projects have been launched through the UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative, all designed to promote and strengthen sustainable tourism practices related to wildlife tourism.
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