UN Tourism welcomes 39 new Affiliate Members

21-06-24

The new members have very diverse profiles, with very different backgrounds and types of business: 3 destination management organizations, 14 for-profit companies, 10 associations and non-governmental organizations, 7 educational and research institutions and 5 others. In terms of geographic distribution, the newly admitted members come from all regions: 6 from Africa, 10 from the Americas, 3 from Asia and the Pacific, 13 from Europe and 7 from the Middle East.

"The integration of these important new entities reflects our ongoing efforts to strengthen the Affiliate Membership and to create a diverse and inclusive network capable of making a significant contribution to the work of UN Tourism. We remain committed to increasing the satisfaction of Affiliate Members and promoting their ownership of the Organization through their effective and mutually beneficial participation in key activities and projects," said Ion Vilcu, Director of UN Tourism's Affiliate Members and Public-Private Partnerships Department.