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Board of Affiliate Members

The Affiliate Members form an integral part of UN Tourism with the objective of contributing to sustainable global tourism, in which knowledge and innovation are applied to making tourism more responsible and competitive, in accordance with the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the purposes and principles of the United Nations.

Organizational Structure

Affiliate Members have the status of Member of UN Tourism in accordance with the Statutes the Organization.

The organs of the Committee of the Affiliate Members are:

  • The Plenary: The organ in which all Affiliate Members are represented, and shall be composed of all the membership, each having voice and vote. For more information, please refer to Article 6, Chapter 2 on page 70 of the Statutes of UN Tourism.
  • The Board of the Affiliate Members: an advisory body to the UN Tourism Secretary-General, ensuring that the Affiliate Members’ work aligns with UN Tourism’s goals and contributes to its Programme of Work.

Board of Affiliate Members

The Board of Affiliate Members is the representative body of all the Affiliate Members whose main functions are:

  • Making administrative and technical decisions between Plenary sessions.
  • Advising the Secretary-General on the Programme of Work and key strategic priorities of the Affiliate Membership.
  • Proposing recommendations to enhance the role and impact of Affiliate Members.
  • Carrying out additional tasks assigned by the Plenary or by UN Tourism.

Elections & Regional Representation

Every four years, the Affiliate Members elect 12 Regional Members (elected exclusively by the Affiliate Members from the respective regions: Africa, the Americas, East Asia and the Pacific, South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.) and 8 Global Members (elected by all Affiliate Members). Meanwhile, three Members of the Board of Affiliate Members are designated by the Secretary-General. This Board is also chaired by one of its elected members.

The Board of the Affiliate Members meets in ordinary session at least twice a year, with each meeting being convened with at least a one month notice, and with the provisional agenda established by the Secretary-General in consultation with the Chair of the Board.

Board of Affiliate Members 2022-2025

Chair: Asociación Empresarial Hotelera de Madrid – Ms. Mar de Miguel Colom , Executive Vice President (Spain)
First Vice-Chair: Camara Argentina de Turismo (Argentina)
Second Vice-Chair: Chameleon Strategies (Thailand)

See the full list of the Board of Affiliate Members