The UN Tourism Department of Statistics, Standards and Data is UN custodian of the three official tourism indicators in the UN global SDG indicators framework.

The United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1946, is the highest body of the global statistical system bringing together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is the highest decision making body for international statistical activities, responsible for setting of statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods, including their implementation at the national and international level.