UN Tourism has joined the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to shift the mind-sets of destinations and businesses regarding workers and customers with disabilities.

UN Tourism paid tribute to His Excellency Mr. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero for his outstanding work in the development and strengthening of the tourism sector during his term as President of the Government of Spain (2004-2011). His leadership was key to guaranteeing the sustained growth of tourism and consolidating Spain as a world leader in the industry.