General Assembly

It meets every two years to approve the budget and programme of work and to debate topics of vital importance to the tourism sector. Every four years it elects a Secretary-General. The General Assembly is composed of Full Members and Associate Members. Affiliate Members and representatives of other international organizations participate as observers.

The World Committee on Tourism Ethics is a subsidiary organ of the General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the supreme organ of UN Tourism. Its ordinary sessions are held every two years and is attended by delegates from UN Tourism Full and Associate Members, as well as representatives from UN Tourism Affiliate Members.

It is considered the most important global meeting of senior tourism officials and high-level representatives of the private sector.