About UNWTO

À propos de ONU Tourisme

La vision de la direction de ONU Tourisme reconnaît les défis les plus pressants auxquels le tourisme est confronté et identifie la capacité du secteur à les surmonter et à susciter un changement positif plus large, notamment les possibilités qu'offre le tourisme responsable pour faire progresser les<strong> 17 Objectifs de développement durable</strong> (ODD).
Mission and principles

UN Tourism focuses on five strategic priorities: accelerating innovation and digital transformation; enhancing sector competitiveness through investment and entrepreneurship; generating employment and expanding training opportunities; improving resilience and ensuring safe, seamless travel; and protecting cultural and natural heritage while supporting local communities.

Mission and principles
UN Tourism Ambassadors

UN Tourism’s Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism are drawn from the worlds of sport, entertainment, business, gastronomy and more. 

UN Tourism Ambassadors
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The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. Posts within the UN Tourism are filled following a careful competitive selection process that takes into account the candidates’ academic qualifications, international experience and language skills, among others. 

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Basic Documents

Volume I

UNWTO Basic Documents, Volume I – Statutes, Rules of Procedure, Agreements

Volume II

UNWTO Basic Documents, Volume II – Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, 3rd edition

Volume III

Basic Documents of the World Tourism Organization – Volume III: Financial Regulations and Rules