UN Tourism welcomes new Affiliate Members
UN Tourism has welcomed 27 new entities to its growing network of Affiliate Members, surpassing 500 entities globally
UN Tourism has welcomed 27 new entities to its growing network of Affiliate Members surpassing 500 entities globally, the new members combine a wide range of profiles with diverse backgrounds and types of business, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), for-profit companies, associations and NGOs, universities and other profiles. In terms of geographical distribution, they come from 16 different countries, representing all the regions, five from Africa, eight from the Americas, two from Asia and the Pacific, six from Europe, and six from the Middle East.
“The incorporation of such a valuable and solid group of new Affiliate Members reflects our commitment to amplifying and fostering a high-quality and geographically diverse global network of affiliated entities within the global tourism ecosystem, now comprising 505 entities. Strengthening connections across both public and private sectors is essential for building a more inclusive and responsible tourism sector.” stated, Ion Vilcu, UN Tourism Director of the Affiliate Members and Public-Private Collaboration Department.
The 27 new Affiliate Members are
ABAV - Brazilian Association of Travel Agencies
Association of travel & tourism agents in Iraq
Association Régionale de l'Industrie Hôtelière Marrakech-Safi
Buró de Congresos y Visitantes de Aguascalientes
China Tourism Group Corporation Limited
Consejo Federal de Inversiones
Corporación Turismo Cartagena de Indias
Enjoytravel Corporate SL
Escuela Universitaria de Hotelería y Turismo de Sant Pol de Mar (Barcelona)
Fideicomiso de Promoción Turística del Estado de Nayarit
Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department
Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute
Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe
ICL Tours and Travels LLC
International Masters Games Association
Kuoni Global Travel Services (Schweiz) AG
Levantur S.A.
Navarra Impulsa Cultura, Deporte y Ocio S.L.
Observatoire du Tourisme du Maroc
Rocket DMC International - FZCO
Royal Jordanian RJ
Saudi Tourism Authority
TORNUS Agencia Creativa de Turismo
Universidad Ean
University of South Florida School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
World Tourism Alliance
Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors Ltd
Under the current admission procedure, the candidatures were submitted for consideration and approval of the Executive Council. These candidatures are the results of the implementation of the expansion strategy of the Affiliate Membership, aiming at improving the quality and geographical balance of the affiliates’ network.
The admission of these new members was endorsed during the 122nd Session of the Executive Council, which took place in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, November 14.
