Meeting #5 (Limited to 48 High School students)
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Agenda: Rethinking Accessible Tourism
Committee A: Ensuring Inclusive Employment Opportunities in the Tourism Industry
12 Delegates from five different regions of the world will work together and discuss the challenges related to employment opportunities in the tourism sector for individuals with disabilities. Delegates could explore strategies to promote inclusive hiring practices, reasonable accommodations in the workplace, and vocational training programs to enhance employability.
Committee B: Digital Accessibility in Tourism
12 Delegates from five different regions of the world will work together to address the digital divide in accessible tourism by discussing ways to ensure that online platforms, booking systems, and information services related to travel are accessible to individuals with disabilities. This topic could involve exploring technological solutions, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative efforts to improve digital accessibility.
Committee C: Incentivizing Private Sector Participation in Accessible Tourism
12 Delegates from five different regions of the world will work together to develop policies and incentives to encourage businesses in the tourism sector to invest in and prioritize accessibility for tourists and inclusive employment opportunities in the tourism industry. Delegates could explore tax incentives, certification programs, and public-private partnerships to promote accessible practices within the tourism industry.
Committee D: Addressing Economic Barriers to Accessible Tourism
12 Delegates from five different regions of the world will delve into the economic challenges faced by individuals with disabilities when engaging in tourism. Delegates could discuss the affordability of accessible accommodations, transportation, and services, and explore potential solutions to make travel more financially accessible for individuals with disabilities.
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Agenda: Rethinking Accessible Tourism
Committee A: Ensuring Inclusive Employment Opportunities in the Tourism Industry
12 Delegates from five different regions of the world will work together and discuss the challenges related to employment opportunities in the tourism sector for individuals with disabilities. Delegates could explore strategies to promote inclusive hiring practices, reasonable accommodations in the workplace, and vocational training programs to enhance employability.
Committee B: Digital Accessibility in Tourism
12 Delegates from five different regions of the world will work together to address the digital divide in accessible tourism by discussing ways to ensure that online platforms, booking systems, and information services related to travel are accessible to individuals with disabilities. This topic could involve exploring technological solutions, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative efforts to improve digital accessibility.
Committee C: Incentivizing Private Sector Participation in Accessible Tourism
12 Delegates from five different regions of the world will work together to develop policies and incentives to encourage businesses in the tourism sector to invest in and prioritize accessibility for tourists and inclusive employment opportunities in the tourism industry. Delegates could explore tax incentives, certification programs, and public-private partnerships to promote accessible practices within the tourism industry.
Committee D: Addressing Economic Barriers to Accessible Tourism
12 Delegates from five different regions of the world will delve into the economic challenges faced by individuals with disabilities when engaging in tourism. Delegates could discuss the affordability of accessible accommodations, transportation, and services, and explore potential solutions to make travel more financially accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Bureau Members
Chair:
Director:
Assistant Director:
Rapporteur:
Chair:
Director:
Assistant Director:
Rapporteur:
Member States and Attending This Meeting
African Regional Bloc (9)
Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia
Americas Regional Bloc (10)
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Equador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru
Asia and the Pacific Regional Bloc (10)
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Samoa, Thailand, Vietnam
Europe (10)
Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland
Middle East (9)
Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Uganda, Zambia
Americas Regional Bloc (10)
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Equador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru
Asia and the Pacific Regional Bloc (10)
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Samoa, Thailand, Vietnam
Europe (10)
Austria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland
Middle East (9)
Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
JEMUN Journalism
A team of four student journalists will report on what is happening in meeting room 5.