Mission for the New Millennium
The World Tourism Organization is the leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how and statistics.
Its membership includes 139 countries, seven territories and some 350 Affiliate Members representing regional and local promotion boards, tourism trade associations, educational institutions and private sector companies, including airlines, hotel groups and tour operators.
With its headquarters in Madrid and an international staff of 90 tourism specialists, WTO is an intergovernmental organization vested by the United Nations with a central and decisive role in promoting the development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
Through tourism, WTO aims to stimulate economic growth and job creation, provide incentives for protecting the environment and cultural heritage, and promote peace, prosperity and respect for human rights.