AM NEWS | VOL. 67 August 2024

• All Regions
• 21 Aug 24

Dear Affiliate Members,

I am pleased to introduce you to a new edition of the Affiliate Members Newsletter. This monthly publication will inform you about the latest news, events, and initiatives related to your membership and the Affiliate Members' network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2024, featuring the main UN Tourism events.

In recent weeks, the African Region has been at the forefront of several significant UN Tourism events. Zambia successfully hosted the last Meeting of the Regional Commission: the Commission for Africa and the 2nd Regional Conference on Brand Africa, focused on "Promoting Africa to unlock tourism investments and the sector's growth potential." Additionally, Zimbabwe hosted the First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa.

Looking ahead, I am pleased to inform you that the registration for World Tourism Day 2024 Tourism and Peace is now open. This year's celebration will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia on 27 September. Also, I encourage Affiliate Members to mark their calendars for the 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress, which will take place on 28-29 November in Madrid, Spain. This congress will unite ministers, high-level officials, sports legends, and stakeholders to discuss and exchange innovative ideas and insights on sports tourism. The congress will place a particular emphasis on the local impact, contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and strategic planning to enhance tourism and stimulate local economies through sports events.

I am also pleased to report that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have been received positively by Affiliate Members. The user-friendly interface, inspired by the most widely used social networks, allows for easy navigation based on interests through Regional and Thematic Channels. The mobile version and other available features reflect our commitment to providing value to the UN Tourism Affiliate Membership.

The Affiliate Members and Public-Private Collaboration Department is committed to collaborating and supporting our Affiliate Members' projects to the best of our abilities. We are always available to hear your comments and feedback.

Sincerely,
Ion Vilcu
Director

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