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AM NEWS | VOL. 58 October 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 58 October 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.

October brings us an agenda filled with events. As you know, this month UNWTO will be celebrating the 25th UNWTO General Assembly, on 16-20 October, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The General Assembly aims to discuss the UNWTO programme of work and to debate topics of vital importance to the tourism sector.

In this context, will take place the 44th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members, 16 October. This is the most important statutory meeting for the UNWTO Affiliate Membership and will bring together Affiliate Members from all around the world to meet, discuss, share, and interact around a variety of topics and set the roadmap for the Affiliate Membership's priorities for the next years. On the occasion of the Plenary Session, it also scheduled a special recognition to some of our longest-standing Affiliate Members, for their proven commitment to UNWTO during more than 30 years of successful membership.

Additionally, during the General Assembly, the Affiliate Members Department will organize a Thematic Session for Affiliate Members. This discussion will provide insights into how new cooperation models between different tourism stakeholders are being put into motion, as well as UNWTO Affiliate Members’ overall capacity and contributions to fulfill UNWTO’s agenda and mission. More information about this session will soon be available on the AMConnected platform.

Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude for the overwhelming engagement and 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 and 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. 57 September 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 57 September 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.

This month, UNWTO will be celebrating World Tourism Day on September 27 under the theme "Tourism & Green Investments." This annual observance is the perfect occasion for tourism leaders and stakeholders from the public and private sectors to meet and reflect on the importance of the sustainable development of the tourism industry and to rethink a new tourism investment strategy.

Regarding the upcoming UNWTO statutory/high-level meetings, I am pleased to remind you about the following:

  • 25th UNWTO General Assembly, 16-20 October, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, scheduled every two years, the General Assembly aims to discuss the UNWTO programme of work and to debate topics of vital importance to the tourism sector.
  • 44th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members, 16 October, Samarkand, Uzbekistan (in the framework of the 25th GA). This is the most important statutory meeting for the UNWTO Affiliate Membership and will bring together Affiliate Members from all around the world to meet, discuss, share, and interact around a variety of topics and set the roadmap for the Affiliate Membership's priorities for the next years.

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. 56 August 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.

Regarding the upcoming UNWTO statutory/high-level meetings, I am pleased to remind you about the following:

  • 25th UNWTO General Assembly, 16-20 October, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, scheduled every two years to discuss the UNWTO programme of work and to debate topics of vital importance to the tourism sector.
  • 44th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members, 16 October, Samarkand, Uzbekistan (in the framework of the 25th GA). This is the most important statutory meeting for the UNWTO Affiliate Membership and will bring together once again Affiliate Members from all around the world to meet, discuss, share, and interact around a variety of topics and set the roadmap for the Affiliate Membership's priorities for the next years.

I would also like to inform you that on 27 September, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be hosting the UNWTO celebration of World Tourism Day 2023, under the theme: Tourism and Green Investments. Stay tuned to the AMConnected Platform to know more about the above-mentioned events.

Last but not least, I am pleased to remind you that the Call for Proposals for UNWTO's General PoW 2024-2025 is now open. Affiliate Members have the opportunity to submit projects and initiatives to be implemented with the support of UNWTO. I strongly encourage Affiliate Members to send their proposals and take advantage of this opportunity to support our Organization's mission to build a more sustainable tourism industry, while also finding win-win synergies that can help affiliates gain notoriety and showcase their expertise. All the related information is available on the AMConnected Platform.

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. 55 July 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 55 July 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.

Regarding the upcoming UNWTO statutory/high-level meetings, would like to encourage you to mark your calendars for:

  • 66th Regional Commission for Africa: Rethinking Tourism For Africa: Promoting Investment And Partnerships; Addressing Global Challenges, 26- 28 July, Mauritius.
  • 25th UNWTO General Assembly, 16-20 October, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, scheduled every two years to discuss the UNWTO programme of work and to debate topics of vital importance to the tourism sector.
  • 44th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members, 16 October, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This is the most important statutory meeting for the UNWTO Affiliate Membership and will bring together once again Affiliate Members from all around the world to meet, discuss, share, and interact around a variety of topics and set the roadmap for the Affiliate Membership's priorities for the next years.

I would also like to inform you that on 27 September, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be hosting the UNWTO celebration of World Tourism Day, under the theme: Tourism and Green Investments. For World Tourism Day 2023, UNWTO highlights the need for more and better-targeted investments for people, for the planet, and for prosperity. Stay tuned to the AMConnected Platform to know more about the above-mentioned events.

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. 54 June2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 54 June2023

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.

Regarding the upcoming UNWTO statutory/high-level meetings, please be aware that the meetings of the UNWTO Regional Commission are scheduled between June and July:

  • 68th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe and “Education and Skills in Medical and Wellbeing Tourism” Conference
  • 49th Regional Commission for the Middle East and "Medical and Wellness Tourism" Conference
  • The 35th Joint Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and the Pacific & the UNWTO Commission for South Asia, the 55th UNWTO Commission for East Asia & the Pacific, the 59th UNWTO Commission for South Asia and the Conference on the International Code for the Protection of Tourists. In this framework, we will hold the UNWTO Affiliate Members Roundtable: Public-Private Cooperation at the Core of Tourism Sustainable Development, on June 15.
  • 68th Regional Commission for Americas and Seminar on "Sustainable Investments: a Strategy Towards Competitiveness"
  • 66th Regional Commission for Africa: Rethinking Tourism For Africa: Promoting Investment And Partnerships; Addressing Global Challenges

Check out the AMConnected Platform to know more about the abovementioned events.

I would also like to invite you to save the date for the 25th UNWTO General Assembly, 16-20 October, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and the 44th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members, which will take place in the same context on 16 October. The latter is the most important statutory meeting for the UNWTO Affiliate Membership and will bring together once again Affiliate Members from all around the world to meet, discuss, share, and interact around a variety of topics and set the roadmap for the Affiliate Membership's priorities for the next years.

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. 53 May 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 53 May 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, including the main UNWTO events and those carried out by our Affiliate Members, with the participation of the Affiliate Members Department or the UNWTO.

Regarding the upcoming UNWTO statutory/high-level meetings, I am pleased to inform you that we are getting ready for the upcoming 118th Session of the UNWTO Executive Council, to be held on 16-18 May in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Furthermore, I would like to remind you that meetings for the UNWTO Regional Commission are scheduled between June and July:

  • 68th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe
  • 49th Regional Commission for the Middle East
  • 35th Joint Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and the Pacific & for South Asia
  • 68th Regional Commission for Americas
  • 66th Regional Commission for Africa

These events represent an excellent opportunity for Affiliate Members to share their initiatives, and exchange information and knowledge with the authorities and Member States participating. Stay tuned to the AMConnected Platform to know more about the above-mentioned events.

I would also like to invite you to save the date for the 25th UNWTO General Assembly which has been confirmed for the 16-20 of October, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Mark your calendars as in this framework we will hold the 44th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members on 16 October. This is the most important statutory meeting for the UNWTO Affiliate Membership and will bring together once again Affiliate Members from all around the world to meet, discuss, share, and interact around a variety of topics. It will serve as a dynamic space to generate ideas, discuss the latest trends of the sector and work together towards fostering public-private collaboration and promoting good practices in the 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. 52 April 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 52 April 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, including the main UNWTO events and those carried out by our Affiliate Members, with the participation of the Affiliate Members Departments or the UNWTO.

Regarding the upcoming initiatives organized by the Affiliate Members Department, I would like to remind you about the second World Sports Tourism Congress, jointly organized by the UNWTO, the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Croatia, and the Affiliate Member: Croatian National Tourist Board, and to be held on the 26-27 April, in Zadar, Republic of Croatia. Make sure to check the related post on the AMConnected Platform for more information and to register for this Congress.

Regarding the upcoming UNWTO statutory/high-level meetings, I am pleased to inform you that registration for the 118th Session of the UNWTO Executive Council, to be held on 16-18 May in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is now open. I encourage you to stay tuned to the AMConnected Platform to know about the updates on this event.

I would also like to invite you to save the date for the 25th UNWTO General Assembly which has been confirmed for the 16-20 of October, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Please keep in mind that in this framework we will hold the 44th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members. This is the most important statutory meeting for the UNWTO Affiliate Membership and will bring together once again Affiliate Members from all around the world to meet, discuss, share, and interact around a variety of topics. It will serve as a dynamic space to generate ideas, discuss the latest trends of the sector and work together towards fostering public-private collaboration and promoting good practices in the 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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UNWTO Partners With AVIAREPS to Launch Destination Marketing Grants

UNWTO Partners With AVIAREPS to Launch Destination Marketing Grants

UNWTO will work with its Affiliate Member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe.

The UNWTO + AVIAREPS Destination Marketing Grant will allow selected Member States to benefit from a range of digital marketing services, to be supplied on a pro bono basis. Services include as assistance with campaign websites, landing pages, webinars, online press conferences, e-learning programmes and virtual events provided via the AVIAREPS Ecosystem. The grants will also cover destination research and analysis, PR services and will allow the recipient to participate in various AVIAREPS Roadshows, held throughout the year to connect travel industry buyers with destinations.

With our Affiliate Member AVIAREPS, we are proud to support tourism professionals across Europe to build skills and knowledge to promote their destinations and accelerate recovery

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: “Tourism is one of the most dynamic sectors in the world, and UNWTO is committed to driving innovation forward and supporting education and training at every level. With our Affiliate Member AVIAREPS, we are proud to support tourism professionals across Europe to build skills and knowledge to promote their destinations and accelerate recovery”.

Thomas Drechsler, COO Tourism at AVIAREPS adds: “We are delighted to partner with UNWTO to support selected countries free of charge to quickly get back on their feet after the pandemic and to boost the sustainable expansion of their tourism industry. We are excited to provide our latest digital solutions, international networks, and expertise, to the countries selected by UNWTO, and hope to expand this collaboration with UNWTO to all regions around the world.”

UNWTO will announce which of the five of its European Member States will be eligible for the grants in due course.

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AM NEWS | VOL. 51 MARCH 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 51 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 2023, including the main UNWTO events and those carried out by our Affiliate Members, with the participation of the Affiliate Members Departments or the UNWTO.

Regarding the upcoming initiatives organized by the Affiliate Members Department, we are pleased to inform you that we will be present at ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show. In this framework, the UNWTO and the host of the fair, ITB Berlin have jointly organized a Roundtable Discussion on "Connecting sports tourism to health" that will count on the participation and contribution of experienced Affiliate Members in this area.

I am also pleased to inform you that the UNWTO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of Croatia and the Affiliate Member Croatian National Tourist Board will host the Second World Sports Tourism Congress, on the 26-27 April, in Zadar, Republic of Croatia. More information regarding this event will soon be shared through the AMConnected platform.

Regarding the upcoming UNWTO statutory/high-level meetings, I would like to remind you that the 118th session of the UNWTO Executive Council is scheduled for the16 -18 May, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I take this opportunity to highlight the importance of the participation of our Affiliate Members during these events as they provide an excellent stage to showcase proposals and initiatives for the Membership, and the opportunity to network and exchange information and knowledge with the entities, authorities, and key stakeholders attending. More information regarding this event will soon be shared through the AMConnected platform.

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. 50 FEBRUARY 2023

AM NEWS | VOL. 50 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 2023 (Madrid, Spain). This year's international tourism fair brought together 8,500 companies and more than 222,000 attendees, demonstrating that the tourism sector is on its way to the pre-pandemic level.

In this promising framework, the Affiliate Members Department (AMD) organized several events that counted on remarkable participation from the Affiliate Members. We presented the "Preliminary Conclusions from the World Experts Meeting on Cultural Tourism" (in collaboration with Comunidad de Madrid), followed by the 58th Meeting of the Board of Affiliate Members. We also held another edition of the UNWTO Affiliate Members Corner, under the theme "Trends taking shape in the travel industry in 2023", which provided an excellent opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and discuss the important topics presented by 10 Affiliate Members. Furthermore, the AMD took the stage during FITUR SPORTS and FITUR SCREEN and had the opportunity to share the UNWTO's perspective on two growing topics in Tourism: Sports Tourism and Audiovisual Tourism. Lastly, 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.

I am very satisfied with the outcomes achieved at FITUR, and I am looking forward to the meet you during the next International Tourism Fair: ITB Berlin. In this regard, I take this opportunity to remind you that, in view of the desire of Affiliate Members to take advantage of the main fairs and events to network and meet other Affiliate Members, my Department wants to further facilitate these fruitful interactions, and kindly invites you to let us know your planned events and activities for ITB Berlin. Click HERE for more information.

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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