UN Tourism International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
The UN Tourism International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) is a network of tourism observatories monitoring the economic, environmental and social impact of tourism at the destination level. The initiative is based on UN Tourism’s long-standing commitment to the sustainable and resilient growth of the sector through measurement and monitoring, supporting the evidence-based management of tourism.
MISSION
INSTO seeks to support and connect destinations that are committed to regular monitoring of economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism, to unlock the power of evidence-based decision making at the destination-level, fostering sustainable tourism practices locally and globally.
VISION
Fostering a dynamic network of partners that strives towards creating healthy places for both visitors and the host communities while leaving resilient destinations to future generations.
INSTO Framework
The updated framework for the operation and management of UN Tourism International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) was presented to UN Tourism Executive Council at its 104th session in Luxor, Egypt in November 2016.
INSTO Observatories
Meet the Observatories who have joined the UN Tourism INSTO Network
Tools and Resources
A repository of tools and resources on the 11 mandatory issue areas that INSTO Observatories are required to monitor
How to Join
Want to join the group of committed destinations in order to advance the measurement of sustainable tourism?
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LATEST INSTO EVENTS
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UN Tourism actively engages in COP events to highlight the vital role of sustainable tourism in addressing climate change. Through discussions, partnerships, and innovative solutions, we advocate for a greener, more resilient future for the global tourism sector.
Its principal role is to monitor the implementation of the programme of work under "Sustainable Development of Tourism", assist the Secretariat in said implementation, and report and make recommendations to the Executive Council as well as other bodies of the Organization as required