UN Tourism Welcomes New Affiliate Members, Surpassing 500 Entities Globally

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• 20 Nov 2024

UN Tourism has welcomed 27 new entities to its growing network of Affiliate Members.

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: 5 from Africa, 8 from the Americas, 2 from Asia and the Pacific, 6 from Europe, and 6 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.” said UN Tourism Director of the Affiliate Members and Public-Private Collaboration Department, Ion Vilcu.

The 27 new Affiliate Members are:

1. ABAV - Brazilian Association of Travel Agencies
2. Association of travel & tourism agents in Iraq
3. Association Régionale de l'Industrie Hôtelière Marrakech-Safi
4. Buró de Congresos y Visitantes de Aguascalientes
5. China Tourism Group Corporation Limited
6. Consejo Federal de Inversiones
7. Corporación Turismo Cartagena de Indias
8. Enjoytravel Corporate SL
9. Escuela Universitaria de Hotelería y Turismo de Sant Pol de Mar (Barcelona)
10. Fideicomiso de Promoción Turística del Estado de Nayarit
11. Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department
12. Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute
13. Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe
14. ICL Tours and Travels LLC
15. International Masters Games Association
16. Kuoni Global Travel Services (Schweiz) AG
17. Levantur S.A.
18. Navarra Impulsa Cultura, Deporte y Ocio S.L.
19. Observatoire du Tourisme du Maroc
20. Rocket DMC International - FZCO
21. Royal Jordanian RJ
22. Saudi Tourism Authority
23. TORNUS Agencia Creativa de Turismo
24. Universidad Ean
25. University of South Florida School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
26. World Tourism Alliance
27. 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, 14 November)

Related links

• Download the Nes Release on PDF
• Affiliate Members
• Executive Council – 122nd session

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Kick-off in Madrid: 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress Set to Unite Global Leaders

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• 11 Nov 2024

The third edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organised by UN Tourism and the Government of the Region of Madrid, returns on 28 and 29 November at the famous Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

For two days, under the theme "Tourism and Sport Creating a Lasting Legacy for Destinations", the congress will bring together leading personalities from the worlds of sport and tourism to share innovative ideas, best practices, and knowledge on the subject, including its economic impact, its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strategies to effectively promote destinations through sport events and sponsorships.

Sports Tourism has the potential to drive social, economic, and environmental initiatives, accelerate development, and create a lasting positive legacy on destinations. This year, the WSTC has crafted a comprehensive experience that will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and personal testimonials from key figures from the Sports Tourism industry and UN Tourism Ambassadors for Sustainable Tourism.

The focus will encompass a range of topics, including the integration of Sports Tourism into government agendas, the importance of the afterlife of sport infrastructures, key success factors for hosting sports events, effective sponsorship strategies, the growing trend of hosting amateur sports events among others. This year's edition will count on the knowledge and expertise of organizations such as the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the Global Sports Innovation Center, the International Master Games Association, and many other leading organizations

The World Sports Tourism Congress Over the Years

Following the success of the inaugural edition in Lloret de Mar in 2021 and the second edition in Zadar, Croatia, in 2023, the WSTC continues raising awareness about the vital role of Sports Tourism in driving economic growth and social development in various destinations. In addition to evaluating the impacts of this expanding sector, the Congress also examines its potential benefits, such as its connections to health and well-being, as well as its significance in promoting destinations to larger and more diverse audiences.

Related links

• Download News Release on PDF
• 3rd World Sports Tourism Congress
• 2nd World Sports Tourism Congress
• 1st World Sports Tourism Congress
• Affiliate Members

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