UN Tourism

UN Tourism

International Trade and Development

Madrid, Madrid 243,276 followers

We are the UN agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable & accessible tourism.

About us

UN Tourism is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide. UNWTO encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, to maximize tourism’s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts, and is committed to promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), geared towards reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development. UNWTO generates market knowledge, promotes competitive and sustainable tourism policies and instruments, fosters tourism education and training, and works to make tourism an effective tool for development through technical assistance projects in over 100 countries around the world.

Website
http://www.unwto.org
Industry
International Trade and Development
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Madrid, Madrid
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1975

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