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AM NEWS | VOL. 65 July 2024

AM NEWS | VOL. 66 July 2024

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.

The recently celebrated 121st Session of the UN Tourism Executive Council took place with the remarkable participation of Affiliate Members from all Regions. In this framework, many priority topics for the Membership have been discussed, including the admission of 39 new Affiliate Members to our growing network! The increasing number of new entities joining the network, especially those from “underrepresented Regions” in terms of the number of Affiliate Members, is the result of the on going Expansion Strategy for a quality-oriented and geographically balanced Membership that my department is carrying out.

As the last Meeting of the Regional Commission approaches: the Regional Commission for Africa; we are optimistic about counting on a high level of engagement from our Affiliate Members, whose perspective from the tourism private sector is crucial to the development of an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable tourism industry.

We are also pleased to report that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have been received positively by Affiliate Members. The userfriendly 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.

Yours sincerely,
Ion Vilcu

Director

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UN Tourism Welcomes 39 New Affiliate Members

UN Tourism Welcomes 39 New Affiliate Members

UN Tourism announces the addition of 39 new entities from the private sector to its growing network of Affiliate Members.

The new members combine a wide range of profiles with diverse backgrounds and types of business: 3 Destination Management Organization (DMOs), 14 for-profit companies, 10 associations and NGOs, and 7 education and research institutes, and 5 others. In terms of geographical distribution, the newly admitted members come from all the regions: 6 from Africa, 10 from the Americas, 3 from Asia and the Pacific, 13 from Europe, and 7 from the Middle.
 
“The integration of these new leading entities reflects our ongoing efforts to strengthen the Affiliate Membership and create a diverse and inclusive network capable of significantly contributing to the UN Tourism mission. We remain committed to enhancing Affiliate Members' satisfaction and fostering a sense of belonging through effective, mutually beneficial, win-win engagement in the Organization's key activities and projects,” said UN Tourism Director of the Affiliate Members and Public-Private Collaboration Department, Ion Vilcu.

Governments and National Tourism Administrations are increasingly partnering with UN Tourism to promote Affiliate Membership in their own countries to further invigorate their local tourism sectors and to have their leading entities connected within the largest network of its kind in tourism, which currently includes a total of 500 entities.

The 39 new Affiliate Members are:

  • Altezza Travelling Limited    (United Republic of Tanzania)
  • Amsa Hospitality Company (Saudi Arabia)
  • Asociación de Hoteles y Turismo de la República Dominicana, Inc. - ASONAHORES – (Dominican Republic)
  • Asociación del Deporte Español (Spain)
  • Banco de Reservas de la República Dominicana (Dominican Republic)
  • Banco Popular Dominicano, S.A. Banco Múltiple (Dominican Republic)
  • Batterjee Medical College (Saudi Arabia)
  • Booking.com B.V. (Netherlands)
  • Cámara de Comercio de Medellín para Antioquia (Colombia)
  • Conseil québécois des ressources humaines en tourisme-CQRHT (Canada)
  • Decanter Enterprises (Zimbabwe)
  • Ethiopian Tour Operators Association – ETOA (Ethiopia)
  • Federation of Trade in Goods, Services and Tourism Rio de Janeiro – FECOMÉRCIO-RJ    (Brazil)
  • Focus Brand, S.L. (Spain)
  • Forward Data, S.L. (Spain)
  • Hoteliers Association of Uzbekistan (Uzbekistan)
  • IFP Qatar (Qatar)
  • Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism – IGCAT (Spain)
  • Instituto Nacional de Formación Técnico Profesional – INFOTEP (Dominican Republic)
  • Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía, S.A. (Spain)
  • International Tour Management Institute, Inc. (United States of America)
  • Ishraq Hospitality (United Arab Emirates)
  • JLL Americas Inc. (United States of America)
  • Jordan Hotels Association    (Jordan)
  • Jordan Restaurant Association (Jordan)
  • Klook Travel Technology Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
  • MADCUP, S.L. (Spain)
  • Namibia University of Science and Technology    (Namibia)
  • New Perspective Media FZ LLC (United Arab Emirates)
  • Pakistan Association of Tour Operators - PATO (Pakistan)
  • Palacio de Ferias, Congresos y Exposiciones de Marbella S.L. (Spain)
  • PT Indonesia WISE    (Indonesia)
  • Radisson Hospitality Belgium, B.V. (Belgium)
  • Rijeka Tourist Board (Croatia)
  • Scientific Research Institute for Tourism Development -TDI (Uzbekistan)
  • Viristar LLC (United States of America)
  • Zagreb School of Economics and Management    (Croatia)
  • Zambia Institute for Tourism & Hospitality Studies (Zambia)
  • Zambia Tourism Agency (Zambia)

Under the current admission procedure, the candidatures were submitted for consideration and approval of the Executive Council after being previously reviewed and endorsed by the Committee on Matters related to Affiliate Membership (CMAM), during its 5th meeting that took place on 6 June. 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 121st Session of the Executive Council, which took place in Barcelona, Spain, on June 10-11.

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AM NEWS | VOL. 65 June 2024

AM NEWS | VOL. 65 June 2024

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.

The Middle East has taken center stage in the tourism sector in recent weeks. The latest UN Tourism Barometer reports that the region has demonstrated exceptional growth, with international arrivals surpassing pre-pandemic levels by an impressive 36% in Q1 2024, marking a 4% increase from Q1 2023. Additionally, the Middle East played host to the AIM Congress and the Regional Commission for the Middle East.

As the next UN Tourism Statutory Meetings approach: the 121st UN Tourism Executive Council, the Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific & Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific, and the Regional Commission for Africa; we are optimistic about counting on a high level of engagement from our Affiliate Members, whose perspective from the tourism private sector is crucial to the development of an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable tourism industry.

We are also pleased to report that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have been received positively by Affiliate Members. The userfriendly 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. For those Affiliate Members eager to navigate the platform with more confidence, we are organizing a new Webinar on how to use AMConnected+. Stay tuned to AMConnected+ for more information about the upcoming events and initiatives for Affiliate Members!

The Affiliate Members 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.

Yours sincerely,
Director
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 64 May 2024

AM NEWS | VOL. 64 May 2024

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 our Affiliate Members network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2024, featuring the main UN Tourism events.

The recently held UN Tourism Statutory meetings saw an outstanding level of engagement by our Affiliate Members. As we gear up for the upcoming UN Tourism Statutory Meetings, including the Regional Commission for the Middle East & Conference on “Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainable Financing”, the 121st UN Tourism Executive Council, the Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific & Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific, and the Regional Commission for Africa, we are optimistic about achieving similarly impressive results.

We believe that the participation of our Affiliate Members in the UN Tourism Statutory Meetings is crucial to the development of an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable tourism industry. By sharing their unique perspective, the tourism private sector can play a significant role in shaping the future of the industry.

Lastly, I am pleased to share with you the very positive response that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have received among Affiliate Members. This user-friendly interface, inspired by the most widely used social networks, the ability to navigate based on your 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.

We are also pleased to report that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have been received positively by Affiliate Members. The userfriendly 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 Department is committed to collaborating and supporting the initiatives of our Affiliate Members to the best of our abilities. We are always available to hear your comments and feedback.

Yours sincerely,
Director
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 63 April 2024

AM NEWS | VOL. 63 April 2024

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 our Affiliate Members network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2024, featuring the main UN Tourism events.

It's an exciting month ahead, with a series of important events lined up for the Affiliate Members' agenda. Starting with the Regional Commission for Europe, which took place on 7-9 April in Tirana, Albania; followed by the International Forum on “Turismo y Cultura: una relación de pelicula;” scheduled for 19 April in Quintana Roo, Mexico, and to conclude the Regional Commission for the Americas, scheduled to take place on 29- 30 April, in Varadero, Cuba. For more information and updates about the Affiliate Members' possibilities of involvement in the abovementioned events please visit the AMConnected+ platform.

I am very satisfied with the level of engagement by our Affiliate Members in the recent events, and I look forward to the same promising results in the upcoming UN Tourism Statutory Meetings:

  • Regional Commission for the Americas & Seminar: Enhancing tourism development through innovation in community-based tourism
  • Regional Commission for the Middle East & Conference on “Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainable Financing”
  • 121st UN Tourism Executive Council
  • Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific & Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific
  • Regional Commission for Africa

Lastly, I am pleased to share with you the very positive response that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have received among Affiliate Members. This user-friendly interface, inspired by the most widely used social networks, the ability to navigate based on your 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 Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Director
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 61 March 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 62 March 2023

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 our Affiliate Members network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2024, featuring the main UN Tourism events.

This month took place another edition of ITB Berlin, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show organized by our Affiliate Member: Messe Berlin GMBH. This international fair saw the convergence to the German Capital of many of our Affiliate Members from all over the world and provided, once again, the perfect stage to meet, discuss, and exchange valuable ideas among the key players in the Tourism Industry.

I am very satisfied with the level of engagement by our Affiliate Members and I look forward to the same promising result in the upcoming UN Tourism Statutory Meetings:

  • Regional Commission for Europe
  • Regional Commission for the Americas
  • Regional Commission for the Middle East
  • 121st UN Tourism Executive Council
  • Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific
  • Regional Commission for Africa

Lastly, I am pleased to share with you the very positive response that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have received among Affiliate Members. This user-friendly interface, inspired by the most widely used social networks, the ability to navigate based on your 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 Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Director
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 61 February 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 61 February 2023

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 our Affiliate Members network. This special edition of the AMNewsletter highlights the main activities that saw the involvement of the Affiliate Members in the framework of FITUR 2024 (Madrid, Spain). This year's international tourism fair brought together a total attendance of 250 000 visitors, 153 000 professionals, and 97 000 general public, including a relevant participation of our Affiliate Members.

In this promising framework, the Affiliate Members Department (AMD) organized another edition of the UN Tourism Affiliate Members Corner: Insights into Key Outbound Tourism Markets, that counted on remarkable participation from the Affiliate Members. Additionally, my department held several bilateral meetings with Affiliate Members, and we had the opportunity to discuss future collaborations and set the basis for implementing joint projects included in the Programme of Work 2024-2025.

I am very satisfied with the outcomes achieved at FITUR, and I am looking forward to meeting you during the next International Tourism Fair: ITB Berlin.

Lastly, I am pleased to share with you the very positive response that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have received among Affiliate Members. This user-friendly interface, inspired by the most widely used social networks, the ability to navigate based on your 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 Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Director
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 60 December 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 60 December 2023

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 our Affiliate Members network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2023, featuring the main UNWTO events and those carried out by our Affiliate Members, with the participation of the Affiliate Members Department or the UNWTO.

Before immersing ourselves in the holiday spirit, I would like to draw your attention to a few noteworthy events and initiatives that have recently involved our Affiliate Members, and that will be covered in details in this issue:

  • World Travel Market London
  • International Congress on Thermal Tourism
  • Working Meeting of the Board of Affiliate Members
  • UNWTO Affiliate Members Working Session
  • Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023
  • 7th UNWTO World Global Conference on Wine Tourism

The increased level of participation of our Affiliate Members, both during events organized by UNWTO, and during events organized by other Affiliate Members is a very positive sign that our network is growing stronger, allowing us to establish fruitful business relationships within the network. This increased engagement contributes to the success of our shared goals and the Organization's mission of developing a more responsible sustainable and accessible tourism industry.

Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude for the significant number of proposals we received from our Affiliate Members in response to the Call for Proposals for UNWTO's General PoW 2024-2025. We are excited to put these visionary initiatives into action starting in 2024 and to collaborate closely with our Affiliate Members, reinforcing the Organization's mission to build a more sustainable tourism industry.

The Affiliate Members Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 59 November 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 59 November 2023

THANK YOU to all participants, Affiliate Members, speakers, authorities, and UNWTO personnel who attended and contributed to the 44th Affiliate Members Plenary Session in the framework of the 25th UNWTO General Assembly and for making it a resounding success.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the host city, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for warmly welcoming us. Our sincere thanks go out to the UNWTO Secretary-General, Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, for his persistent support and presence. A heartfelt thank you to the 150 participants from around 70 Affiliate Members who traveled to Samarkand to attend the most important meeting of the Affiliate Membership. Your presence and contributions greatly enriched our Plenary Session, highlighting our collective commitment to the UNWTO's mission. A special recognition also to the Chair of the Board of Affiliate Members, Ms. Mar de Miguel, for her continuous commitment, dedication, and guidance. Her contributions, along with those of every Affiliate Member and participant, were pivotal in ensuring the session's success.

The collaborations established and insights collected during this Plenary Session are invaluable, setting the tone for a brighter, collaborative future for global tourism.

Yours sincerely,
Ion Vilcu

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The Affiliate Members of the World Tourism Organization, made up of businesses, destinations and civil society actors, have met to bolster public-private cooperation around shared goals.

UNWTO’s Affiliate Members Advance Public-Private Cooperation in Tourism

The Affiliate Members of the World Tourism Organization, made up of businesses, destinations and civil society actors, have met to bolster public-private cooperation around shared goals.

The Affiliate Members Plenary Session, the most important statutory meeting of the Affiliate Members, met for the 44th time within the framework of the 25th UNWTO General Assembly, held this week in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Expansion Strategy

Under the theme "Enhancing tourism through public-private cooperation" 150 participants, representing around 70 Affiliate Members met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to debate the state of the Affiliate Membership, the main results achieved since the previous Plenary Session, analyse the evolution and results of the ongoing expansion strategy for a quality oriented and geographically balanced Membership and share information and proposals for future projects and collaborations.

In this context, the Affiliate Members Department presented the UNWTO Programme of Work for the period 2024-2025. Among more than 50 different contributions received, selected Affiliate Members had the opportunity to take the stage and explain more in detail the projects and initiatives submitted and that will be implemented in the near future with the Affiliate Members Department and UNWTO's support.

Recognizing Long-Term Allies

The session also featured a special Award Ceremony in recognition of long-standing Affiliate Members, for their valuable contributions to the successful fulfillment of the mission of the Organization during over 30 years of Membership. Among the awardees, 12 Affiliate Members have been recognized in the bronze category (more than 30 years of Affiliate Membership), 14 in the silver category (more than 40 years of Affiliate Membership) and 1 for the gold category (50 years of Affiliate Membership).

On this occasion, Affiliate Members have also been introduced to the new modernized platform that the Affiliate Members Department will launch in the following weeks, which will provide a more interactive and dynamic management of the network while enhancing networking and collaboration within the Affiliate Members' network.

The Plenary Session offered the perfect stage to highlight some of the opportunities for Affiliate Members to further engage with UNWTO in two of the main priority topics of the Organization, namely education and the protection of tourists. This is a crucial effort to ensure a better integration of the Affiliate Membership in the UNWTO agenda.

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