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International Tourism Organizations Links

  1. UN Tourism (UNWTO)
    The United Nations specialized agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism.
  1. World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
    Represents the global travel and tourism private sector, promoting sustainable growth and sharing insights on the sector’s economic impact.
    • Newsletter: WTTC Newsletters / Research Insights
      https://wttc.org/news-article → Official newsletters and articles.
    • General Link: https://wttc.org/
  1. IATA (International Air Transport Association)
    • Brings together the world’s airlines to promote safe, regular, and economical air transport services, supporting the formulation of industry policies and standards.
    • Newsletter: IATA e-Newsletter / Pressroom Updates
      https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/
    • General Link:https://www.iata.org/
  1. IH&RA (International Hotel & Restaurant Association)
    Represents the collective interests of the hotel and restaurant industry worldwide.
  1. UFTAA (United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations)
    A global organization representing the travel agency and tour operator industry internationally.
  1. ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)                                 
    Is the UN specialized agency that establishes international standards and regulations to ensure the safety, efficiency, and security of global civil aviation
  1. ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association)
    Is the world’s leading network of adventure travel professionals, dedicated to promoting sustainable and responsible practices within this specific industry niche.
  1.  ETC European Travel Commission)
    Organization responsible for promoting Europe as a tourist destination, bringing together National Tourism Organizations from 35 European countries.
  1. PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association)
    The world’s largest international travel organization by geographic area, including 90 organizations from various segments of the public and private tourism sectors at national, regional, and municipal levels across several continents, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.
  1. TTRA (Travel and Tourism Research Association)
    An international non-profit organization dedicated to connecting researchers and marketing professionals to improve decision-making in the sector through the use of data.
  1. Association of Caribbean States (ACS)
  1. OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
    Acts as a forum where 38 member countries collaborate to promote prosperity, equality, and well-being by analyzing economic trends and setting international standards. It has a Tourism Committee responsible for analyzing and monitoring policies and structural changes affecting domestic and international tourism development. 
  1. ILO (International Labour Organization)
    The United Nations specialized agency in charge of promoting international social justice and recognized human and labor rights.
  1. ITCA (Secretariat for Central American Tourism Integration)
    The permanent office and technical organ of the Central American Tourism Council (CCT), operating within the institutional framework of the Central American Integration System (SICA). Its main mission is to promote sustainable tourism development in the region and follow up on presidential and ministerial agreements in this field.
  1. CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization)
    The leading tourism development agency in the region, whose mission is to position the Caribbean as the world’s most desirable warm-weather destination year-round. Its primary focus is the economic and social benefit of Caribbean communities through sustainable and responsible tourism.
  1. FOLATUR (South American Federation of Travel and Tourism Agency Associations)
    A regional organization that brings together travel agency associations from Latin American countries.