Since becoming a Specialized Agency of the United Nations in 2003, the World Tourism Organization has been playing a vital role within the UN System and the international community , while building on the Delivering-as-ONE (ONE UN) concept at all levels.
UNWTO is committed to the advancement of the Post-2015 Development Agenda for Sustainable Development and promotes tourism as a direct and indirect contributor to each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through both public and private sector memberships, UNWTO is well-positioned to serve as a leader and to support its Members to advance tourism development according to their respective needs.
Positioning Tourism in the Global Development Agenda