AM NEWS | VOL. 71 December 2024

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• 18 Dec 24

Dear Affiliate Members,

I am pleased to introduce you to a new edition of the Affiliate Members Newsletter. Thismonthly publication will inform you about the latest news, events, and initiatives related toyour membership and the Affiliate Members’ network. Also included is a provisionalcalendar of events for 2025, featuring the main UN Tourism events.

As we conclude 2024, let’s reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements for theAffiliate Members network while looking ahead to an even more exciting 2025.

I am pleased to announce the inclusion of 27 new Affiliate Members, bringing our networkto a record-breaking of more than 500 members. This milestone reflects the effortsundertaken by my department in order to increase the value of the membership whileachieving a quality-oriented and geographically balanced network of affiliates.

I am also excited to report the successful conclusion of the 3rd World Sports TourismCongress at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, a forum that brought together worldwideparticipants, including ministers, high-level officials, and sports figures, and of course,many of our Affiliate Members, to explore the transformative potential of sports tourism.

As we turn our focus to the new year, 2025 promises to be a landmark year for UNTourism as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our Organization. We anticipate a yearrich in activities and events dedicated to Affiliate Members, beginning with FITUR 2025 inMadrid. Stay tuned for further announcements and details about the upcoming initiatives.

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 oninterests through Regional and Thematic Channels. The mobile version and otheravailable features reflect our commitment to providing value to the UN Tourism AffiliateMembership.

The Affiliate Members and Public-Private Collaboration Department is committed tocollaborating and supporting our Affiliate Members’ projects to the best of our abilities. Weare always available to hear your comments and feedback.

Sincerely,
Ion Vilcu
Director

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