UNWTO Institutional and Corporate Relations (ICR) Programme assists in developing partnerships and alliances, cooperating with the United Nations (UN) institutions, as well as other international and regional organizations, and devising and implementing a resource mobilization strategy.

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24 Apr 12
Press Release
Tourism can stimulate trade and development, agrees UN Conference
The theme of UNCTAD XIII, Development-Centered Globalization: Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Growth and Development, focuses on how the global economy can spread its benefits more inclusively and...
24 Nov 11
Press Release
Tourism a priority for Azerbaijan says President Ilham Aliyev, joins UNWTO/WTTC campaign
Stressing that 2011 had been declared the Year of Tourism in Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliev said the tourism sector was a priority for the country and an area in which investments in...
17 Nov 11
Press Release
Experts to debate role of tourism in fostering regional integration and social inclusion in the Americas
The conference will focus on the relationship between the economic impact of tourism and social inclusion, regional integration, mega sporting events and natural and cultural heritage. The event,...
14 Nov 11
Press Release
Ministers call for coalition approach across government
Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary-General, started the session by pointing out that despite global uncertainty, tourism has performed well during the first eight months of 2011. International arrivals...
11 Nov 11
Press Release
US travelers set to return to Europe – new UNWTO/ETC report
The report offers reassuring insights into the US outbound market, indicating that in spite of the downward revision of national economic growth forecast, US travelers will gradually return to Europe...