AM NEWS | VOL. 63 April 2024

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• 12 Apr 24

Dear Affiliate Members,

I am pleased to introduce you to a new edition of the Affiliate Members Newsletter. This monthly publication will inform you about the latest news, events, and initiatives related to your membership and our Affiliate Members network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2024, featuring the main UN Tourism events.

It's an exciting month ahead, with a series of important events lined up for the Affiliate Members' agenda. Starting with the Regional Commission for Europe, which took place on 7-9 April in Tirana, Albania; followed by the International Forum on “Turismo y Cultura: una relación de pelicula;” scheduled for 19 April in Quintana Roo, Mexico, and to conclude the Regional Commission for the Americas, scheduled to take place on 29- 30 April, in Varadero, Cuba. For more information and updates about the Affiliate Members' possibilities of involvement in the abovementioned events please visit the AMConnected+ platform.

I am very satisfied with the level of engagement by our Affiliate Members in the recent events, and I look forward to the same promising results in the upcoming UN Tourism Statutory Meetings:

• Regional Commission for the Americas & Seminar: Enhancing tourism development through innovation in community-based tourism
• Regional Commission for the Middle East & Conference on “Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges in Sustainable Financing”
• 121^st UN Tourism Executive Council
• Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific & Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific
• Regional Commission for Africa

Lastly, I am pleased to share with you the very positive response that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have received among Affiliate Members. This user-friendly interface, inspired by the most widely used social networks, the ability to navigate based on your interests through Regional and Thematic Channels, the mobile version, and other available features, reflect our commitment to providing value to the UN Tourism Affiliate Membership.

The Affiliate Members Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Director
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 62 March 2023

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• 14 Mar 24

Dear Affiliate Members,

I am pleased to introduce you to a new edition of the Affiliate Members Newsletter. This monthly publication will inform you about the latest news, events, and initiatives related to your membership and our Affiliate Members network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2024, featuring the main UN Tourism events.

This month took place another edition of ITB Berlin, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show organized by our Affiliate Member: Messe Berlin GMBH. This international fair saw the convergence to the German Capital of many of our Affiliate Members from all over the world and provided, once again, the perfect stage to meet, discuss, and exchange valuable ideas among the key players in the Tourism Industry.

I am very satisfied with the level of engagement by our Affiliate Members and I look forward to the same promising result in the upcoming UN Tourism Statutory Meetings:

• Regional Commission for Europe
• Regional Commission for the Americas
• Regional Commission for the Middle East
• 121^st UN Tourism Executive Council
• Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific
• Regional Commission for Africa

Lastly, I am pleased to share with you the very positive response that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have received among Affiliate Members. This user-friendly interface, inspired by the most widely used social networks, the ability to navigate based on your interests through Regional and Thematic Channels, the mobile version, and other available features, reflect our commitment to providing value to the UN Tourism Affiliate Membership.

The Affiliate Members Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Director
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 61 February 2023

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• 22 Feb 24

Dear Affiliate Members,

I am pleased to introduce you to a new edition of the Affiliate Members Newsletter. This monthly publication will inform you about the latest news, events, and initiatives related to your membership and our Affiliate Members network. This special edition of the AMNewsletter highlights the main activities that saw the involvement of the Affiliate Members in the framework of FITUR 2024 (Madrid, Spain). This year's international tourism fair brought together a total attendance of 250 000 visitors, 153 000 professionals, and 97 000 general public, including a relevant participation of our Affiliate Members.

In this promising framework, the Affiliate Members Department (AMD) organized another edition of the UN Tourism Affiliate Members Corner: Insights into Key Outbound Tourism Markets, that counted on remarkable participation from the Affiliate Members. Additionally, my department held several bilateral meetings with Affiliate Members, and we had the opportunity to discuss future collaborations and set the basis for implementing joint projects included in the Programme of Work 2024-2025.

I am very satisfied with the outcomes achieved at FITUR, and I am looking forward to meeting you during the next International Tourism Fair: ITB Berlin.

Lastly, I am pleased to share with you the very positive response that the new tools and functionalities of the AMConnected+ platform have received among Affiliate Members. This user-friendly interface, inspired by the most widely used social networks, the ability to navigate based on your interests through Regional and Thematic Channels, the mobile version, and other available features, reflect our commitment to providing value to the UN Tourism Affiliate Membership.

The Affiliate Members Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Director
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 60 December 2023

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• 11 Dec 23

Dear Affiliate Members,

I am pleased to introduce you to a new edition of the Affiliate Members Newsletter. This monthly publication will inform you about the latest news, events, and initiatives related to your membership and our Affiliate Members network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2023, featuring the main UNWTO events and those carried out by our Affiliate Members, with the participation of the Affiliate Members Department or the UNWTO.

Before immersing ourselves in the holiday spirit, I would like to draw your attention to a few noteworthy events and initiatives that have recently involved our Affiliate Members, and that will be covered in details in this issue:

• World Travel Market London
• International Congress on Thermal Tourism
• Working Meeting of the Board of Affiliate Members
• UNWTO Affiliate Members Working Session
• Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023
• 7th UNWTO World Global Conference on Wine Tourism

The increased level of participation of our Affiliate Members, both during events organized by UNWTO, and during events organized by other Affiliate Members is a very positive sign that our network is growing stronger, allowing us to establish fruitful business relationships within the network. This increased engagement contributes to the success of our shared goals and the Organization's mission of developing a more responsible sustainable and accessible tourism industry.

Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude for the significant number of proposals we received from our Affiliate Members in response to the Call for Proposals for UNWTO's General PoW 2024-2025. We are excited to put these visionary initiatives into action starting in 2024 and to collaborate closely with our Affiliate Members, reinforcing the Organization's mission to build a more sustainable tourism industry.

The Affiliate Members Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 59 November 2023

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• 10 Nov 23

THANK YOU to all participants, Affiliate Members, speakers, authorities, and UNWTO personnel who attended and contributed to the 44th Affiliate Members Plenary Session in the framework of the 25th UNWTO General Assembly and for making it a resounding success.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the host city, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for warmly welcoming us. Our sincere thanks go out to the UNWTO Secretary-General, Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, for his persistent support and presence. A heartfelt thank you to the 150 participants from around 70 Affiliate Members who traveled to Samarkand to attend the most important meeting of the Affiliate Membership. Your presence and contributions greatly enriched our Plenary Session, highlighting our collective commitment to the UNWTO's mission. A special recognition also to the Chair of the Board of Affiliate Members, Ms. Mar de Miguel, for her continuous commitment, dedication, and guidance. Her contributions, along with those of every Affiliate Member and participant, were pivotal in ensuring the session's success.

The collaborations established and insights collected during this Plenary Session are invaluable, setting the tone for a brighter, collaborative future for global tourism.

Yours sincerely,
Ion Vilcu

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AM NEWS | VOL. 58 October 2023

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• 10 Oct 23

Dear Affiliate Members,
I am pleased to introduce you to a new edition of the Affiliate Members Newsletter. This monthly publication will inform you about the latest news, events, and initiatives related to your membership and our Affiliate Members network. Also included is the updated calendar of events for 2023, featuring the main UNWTO events and those carried out by our Affiliate Members, with the participation of the Affiliate Members Department or the UNWTO.

October brings us an agenda filled with events. As you know, this month UNWTO will be celebrating the 25th UNWTO General Assembly, on 16-20 October, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The General Assembly aims to discuss the UNWTO programme of work and to debate topics of vital importance to the tourism sector.

In this context, will take place the 44th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members, 16 October. This is the most important statutory meeting for the UNWTO Affiliate Membership and will bring together Affiliate Members from all around the world to meet, discuss, share, and interact around a variety of topics and set the roadmap for the Affiliate Membership's priorities for the next years. On the occasion of the Plenary Session, it also scheduled a special recognition to some of our longest-standing Affiliate Members, for their proven commitment to UNWTO during more than 30 years of successful membership.

Additionally, during the General Assembly, the Affiliate Members Department will organize a Thematic Session for Affiliate Members. This discussion will provide insights into how new cooperation models between different tourism stakeholders are being put into motion, as well as UNWTO Affiliate Members’ overall capacity and contributions to fulfill UNWTO’s agenda and mission. More information about this session will soon be available on the AMConnected platform.

Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude for the overwhelming engagement and the significant number of proposals we received from our Affiliate Members in response to the Call for Proposals for UNWTO's General PoW 2024- 2025. We are excited to put these visionary initiatives into action and collaborate closely with our Affiliate Members, reinforcing the Organization's mission to build a more sustainable tourism industry.

The Affiliate Members Department will continue to collaborate and support the Affiliate Members' initiatives to the best of its capabilities. As usual, I am at your disposal and look forward to hearing any comments you might have.

Yours sincerely,
Ion Vilcu

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