Affiliate Members

Affiliate Members

“It is absolutely crucial to work towards the enhancement of a new generation of partnerships, partnerships not only with governments, not only with civil society and academia but equally partnerships with the business community in the context of the perspective of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, creating the conditions for an inclusive and sustainable development – the best way to prevent crises and conflicts in today’s world”.
António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General

The Affiliate Members and Public-Private Collaboration Department (AM-PPC) serves as the link between the public and the private sector, facilitating dialogue and cooperation

Contact us
For any questions or doubts related to the Affiliate Membership, please reach out to the Affiliate Members and Public-Private Collaboration Department at:
am@unwto.org

UN Tourism—the specialized United Nations agency dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism—recognizes the private sector as a key partner in advancing its mission. As the only UN agency that includes private sector members in its governance structure, UN Tourism fosters collaboration between tourism public and private entities to address shared challenges and opportunities in the industry.

With an international network of 500 entities—including for-profit companies, universities, destinations, associations, and NGOs—the Affiliate Membership provides a unique platform for engagement, dialogue, and collective action. This international network facilitates knowledge exchange, strengthens synergies among key tourism stakeholders, and contributes to the UN Tourism’s mission while advancing the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 

AMConnected+

AMConnected+ is the Affiliate Members exclusive platform and the main communication tool fully dedicated to our network, empowering relationship between our Affiliate Members and UN Tourism, as well as the relationships between Affiliate Members themselves

Stay connected, establish new business relationships, and remain seamlessly informed about the latest news and events from the Organization and other Affiliate Members

AMConnected+
Benefits and Affiliation Procedure

Joining the UN Tourism Affiliate Members allows your entity to achieve local, regional, national and global visibility through the network and channels of UN Tourism. The Affiliate Membership is open to all entities as far as their activities are directly or indirectly related to tourism, and in line with the aims and mission of UN Tourism.

Benefits and Affiliation Procedure
Affiliate Members Directory

With around 500 entities globally, the Affiliate Membership provides a unique network that encourages ideas and knowledge exchange, fosters synergies while supporting tourism development aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Affiliate Members Directory
Board of Affiliate Members

The Board of Affiliate Members is the representative body of all the Affiliate Members that acts as an advisory body to UN Tourism Secretary-General, responsible for the alignment of its members to the goals, mission, and General Programme of Work the Organization as well as the design and implementation of the Programme of Work of the Affiliate Members.

Board of Affiliate Members
Summary of Affiliate Members’ Activities

The Summary of Affiliate Members' Activities is an annual report designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the main activities, initiatives, and services offered by the Affiliate Members and Public-Private Collaboration Department while showcasing the main results achieved through our ongoing interaction and collaboration with our network of affiliates. 

Summary of Affiliate Members’ Activities

Affiliate Members Newsletter

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