Global Webinar
Planet Happiness, the World Tourism Network &
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On Saturday 20th March 2021, Planet Happiness, the World Tourism Network and International Institute for Peace through Tourism will convene a 2.5 hour Global Webinar to celebrate the UN International Day of Happiness. Following the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic, and calls from all sections of society for the travel and tourism industry to build back better, this inaugural global event on tourism and happiness will convene senior global tourism and associated thought leaders sharing their views on how the Happiness Agenda can support tourism resilience, recovery and sustainability.
UN Resolution 66/281 International Day of Happiness was passed in 2012. It followed the 2011 UN Resolution 65/309 Happiness: towards a holistic approach to development. With these resolutions, a growing number of nations around the globe are measuring the happiness and well-being of their people. At its core, the Happiness Agenda puts human well-being at the forefront, inclusive of economic growth and other factors of well-being, and within a definition of well-being that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our event will recognise and celebrate the role of Bhutan in advancing this agenda.
UN Resolution 66/281 International Day of Happiness was passed in 2012. It followed the 2011 UN Resolution 65/309 Happiness: towards a holistic approach to development. With these resolutions, a growing number of nations around the globe are measuring the happiness and well-being of their people. At its core, the Happiness Agenda puts human well-being at the forefront, inclusive of economic growth and other factors of well-being, and within a definition of well-being that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our event will recognise and celebrate the role of Bhutan in advancing this agenda.
Agenda
The event will be divided into five themes each with a moderator and four speakers (a total of around 20 world-class speakers), including representation from: the World Economic Forum; World Travel & Tourism Council; SunX; the World Happiness Fest; the Department of Tourism, Vanuatu, World Tourism Association for Cultural Heritage, Victoria Central Goldfields Australia, Planet Happiness, Transformational Travel Council, Taste of Happiness and AugTraveller. Our speaker list will be announced imminently.
The webinar will provide opportunities to discuss and learn about:
The event will conclude with an open moderated discussion for all participants to (a) share their views on issues raised in the event, and (b) encourage synergies and build new partnerships.
The webinar will provide opportunities to discuss and learn about:
- The origins and global significance of the Happiness and Well-being Agenda;
- Linkages between well-being measurements, sustainability in destination planning, and the SDGs;
- How destinations can use the Happiness Agenda for their branding and marketing advantage;
- Happiness tools, resources and approaches available to destinations to advance their competitiveness;
- The power of story-telling and digital innovation to support tourism and happiness.
The event will conclude with an open moderated discussion for all participants to (a) share their views on issues raised in the event, and (b) encourage synergies and build new partnerships.
