Brazil to Host 3rd UN Tourism Summit in 2027 as UN Sees Room Beyond 8% GDP Share
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Updated · Valor International · Jul 6
Brazil to Host 3rd UN Tourism Summit in 2027 as UN Sees Room Beyond 8% GDP Share
1 articles · Updated · Valor International · Jul 6
Summary
2027 will bring the 3rd UN Tourism Summit for Africa and the Americas to Rio, Heitor Kadri said, with 50% to 60% of member states expected to attend and ministers making up 30% to 40% of participants.
8% of GDP now comes from tourism in Brazil, and Kadri said the country’s current boom could attract governments and investors into a new cycle of sustainable growth.
15 investment guides for the Americas are being prepared to clarify tax incentives, regulations and project opportunities, while a tourism credit line backed by a multilateral and a commercial bank is due within 30 days.
35% to 40% of tourism emissions come from air travel, UN Tourism estimates, shaping work on alternative jet fuels, plastic reduction, disaster resilience and broader public-private sustainability initiatives.
55,260 Chinese tourists entered Brazil from January to May—up 43% year on year—supporting UN Tourism’s push for easier visas, e-visas and multi-country products such as the Jesuit Route.
With plans for a unified 'Visit South America' brand, can historic national rivalries be overcome to ensure tourism benefits are shared equitably?
As Brazil courts foreign investment for its tourism boom, can it prevent its natural and cultural heritage from being sold to the highest bidder?
The jet fuel crisis made sustainable aviation fuel competitive. Can Latin America build the needed infrastructure before the next global shock hits?
Brazil at the Center of Global Tourism: 2027 UN Summit, Sustainable Development, and Economic Transformation
Overview
The 3rd UN Tourism Summit in Brazil (2027) will be a key event within the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism, a global initiative mandated by the United Nations General Assembly. Anchored in the Committee on Tourism and Sustainability and guided by a Steering Committee of Member States, the summit aims to turn international dialogue into real action. Its main goal is to help countries develop strategies for resilient tourism that can handle shocks and emergencies, encouraging national rehabilitation plans and stronger cooperation. This summit marks a shift from discussion to practical steps for a more sustainable tourism future.