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	World Tourism Organization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The World Tourism Organization originated as the International Congress of Official Tourist Traffic Associations, which was set up in 1925 in The Hague.
		A resolution to the same effect was passed in December 1969 by the UN General Assembly, which laid out the central role the transformed IUOTO should play in the field of world tourism in cooperation with the existing bodies within the UN.
		Following this resolution, the WTO's statutes were ratified in 1974 by the states whose official tourist organizations had been members of IUOTO.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/World_Tourism_Organization (430 words)

	About - The World Tourism Organization
		WTO is working towards the removal of barriers to tourism and is encouraging the liberalization of trade in tourism services, meanwhile respecting the principles of sustainable development.
		WTO has been actively involved for the preparation of the Johannesburg (Rio+10) Summit by producing a number of evaluation reports and organizing a side event that will be held on the topic "Poverty Eradication and Tourism".
		World Ecotourism Summit in Quebec, Canada, May 2002: The conclusions and recommendations of these and other official preparatory conferences were submitted to the Summit, which is expected to be the largest ever gathering of all stakeholders involved in or impacted by ecotourism.
	www.uneptie.org /pc/tourism/ecotourism/wes_portfolio/about/wto.htm (1881 words)

	World Tourism Organization - 17 May 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The dramatic growth of tourism over the last 50 years is one of the most remarkable economic and social phenomena of that period.
		Tourism has became the primary source of foreign exchange earnings in 49 LDCs, apart from the petroleum industry which is concentrated in only three of them (Angola, Yemen and Equatorial Guinea).
		However, their further tourism development is severely handicapped by a number of factors, in particular, the lack of - or deficiencies in - necessary physical infrastructure, communication systems, mastering of new information technologies and development of human resources.
	r0.unctad.org /conference/address/tourism17_e.htm (1210 words)

	The Magazine of the ILO: WORLD OF WORK No. 39 - Seeking socially responsible tourism - Department of Communication
		Locally, tourism workers and managers are often "imported" by the large international hotel and leisure chains (six of the seven leading multinationals of the sector are North American), which pick up the major part of the profits.
		Tourism also affects the economies of the host countries to the extent that they directly incur infrastructure costs (for airports, roads, water mains, electricity, etc.) and the cost of waste treatment.
		In 1995, a "Charter of Sustainable Tourism" was also published in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, primarily at the initiative of the World Tourism Organization and international organizations.
	www.ilo.org /public/english/bureau/inf/magazine/39/tourism.htm (1744 words)

	World Tourism Organization
		Tourism has shown again, how resilient and stable economic sector it is. Compared to the preliminary estimates issued last January, updated information demonstrates that world tourism only experimented a small reduction in 2001.
		In its World Economic Outlook of last April the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was much more optimistic about the prospects for the world economy than in the issue of December last year.
		Comprehensive results and analysis will be published in the WTO Tourism Market Trends series of regional reports scheduled to be issued in September 2002.
	www.hotelnewsresource.com /studies/wto061902.htm (901 words)

	World Tourism Organization:Air Highways Magazine and Africa Travel Association Magazine Archives
		The code, developed by the World Tourism Organization (WTO), sets out a 10-point blueprint for safeguarding the resources upon which tourism depends and for ensuring that more of the skyrocketing profits from tourism benefit residents of tourism destinations.
		The five-day WTO General Assembly, held in Santiago from September 27 to October 1, attracted some 800 delegates from 110 nations around the world-including 60 ministers or secretaries of state for tourism.
		In addition, Germany was chosen to host World Tourism Day festivities on September 27 next year in conjunction with the Universal Expo in Hanover under the theme of Technology and Nature: Two Challenges for Tourism at the Dawn of the 21st Century.
	www.africa-ata.org /wto.htm (710 words)

	United Nations Division for Sustainable Development- Sustainable Development Issues - Sustainable Tourism
		Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and an important source of foreign exchange and employment for many developing countries.
		Tourism that focuses on natural environments is a large and growing part of the tourism industry.
		As announced at the Johannesburg Summit, the World Tourism Organization, in collaboration with UNCTAD, launched the Sustainable Tourism-Eliminating Poverty (ST-EP) initiative to develop sustainable tourism as a force for poverty alleviation.
	www.un.org /esa/sustdev/sdissues/tourism/tourism.htm (273 words)

	SUSTAINING TOURISM BY MANAGING ITS NATURAL AND HERITAGE RESOURCES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Tourism is not necessarily a panacea for resolving all the economic woes of a community.
		Tourism planning, development and operation should be part of conservation or sustainable development strategies for a region, a province (state) or the nation.
		Tourism should be planned and managed in a sustainable manner, with due regard for the protection and appropriate economic uses of the natural and human environment in host areas.
	www.oas.org /TOURISM/docnet/Iatc3en.htm (8408 words)

	World Tourism Organization praises Iran on promoting tourism - Irna
		Speaking to IRNA at the WTO headquarters in Madrid, Che Jing said that providing visa-related facilities for tourists, Ceding of hotels to the private sector and implementing new accommodation rates are among the positive steps taken by the government with the aim of expanding tourism in Iran.
		He added that although in the past tourism in Asia was limited to smaller nations such as Maldives and Nepal, in the past few years larger nations including Iran and India have been able to attract a higher share of tourists visiting the continent.
		Iran owns only 0.09 percent of the world's tourism facilities and is planning to raise the figure to 1.5 percent on a 20-year horizon.
	www.irna.ir /en/news/view/line-18/0510180713000302.htm (524 words)

	Tourism and Coastal Degradation by Bruce Potter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Tourism is now the largest industry in the world (World Tourism Organization, 1996), with 567 million international tourists estimated for 1995.
		Similarly, the growth rate of tourism varies among the states of the region, which should also affect the strategies to be employed in managing the environmental impacts of the industry.Table 3: Growth of Tourism in the Wider Caribbean, 1990 through 1994, shows how this growth varies among most of the states of the Caribbean.
		Tourism, and especially the development of mass tourism, frequently brings with it the improved airports, roads, docks and seaports, and commercial distribution systems which improve the quality of life for all of the inhabitants of an island or region.
	www.irf.org /irtourdg.html (8373 words)

	CBI - World Tourism Organization
		The 'Yearbook of Tourism Statistics 2005' is the 57th Edition of the annual yearbook of statistics which presents data for the years 1999-2003 for 204 countries and territories on total arrivals and overnight stays for inbound tourism, with breakdown by country of origin.
		This is the 25th edition of this publication which contains data on tourism in 208 countries and territories around the world, based on official statistics entered in the World Tourism Organization database as of 31 March 2005.
		This publication presents an overview of tourism trends worldwide in 2002 and three additional contributions on the multinational hospitality industry, the cruise industry and sport and tourism.
	www.tso.co.uk /cbi/bookstore.asp?FO=1160663 (488 words)

	"Mountains of the World: Tourism and Sustainable Mountain Development - I" -Mtn-Forum On-Line Library Document
		Tourism also exhibits an unmistakable tendency to destroy the foundations of its own development, and it does much to rob local populations of their identity.
		Tourism now constitutes the economic basis and is the major source of wealth for the local community, while agriculture provides its cultural basis and maintains high environmental quality.
		During the 1990s,growth in tourism was unsteady, and there were considerable uncertainties relating to trends in tourist demand and the changing conditions for agriculture with respect to markets and subsidies.
	www.mtnforum.org /resources/library/magen99a.htm (8068 words)

	Hospitality Net - Organization Info - United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		An emergency plan to assist the tourism industries of countries ravaged by the December 26 tsunami was adopted at a special session of the World Tourism Organization Executive Council on 1 February.
		The WTO Tourism Highlights presents a concise overview of international tourism in the world based on the results for the year 2002.
		Interest is soaring in the WTO World Conference on the Measurement of the Economic Impact of Tourism to be held in Nice, France on June 15-18.
	www.hospitalitynet.org /organization/17001427.html (2457 words)

	World Tourism Organization on sustainable tourism -
		Although tourism in coastal areas and the recreational use of marine habitats may be the best sustainable alternative to more consumptive and destructive activities in many areas, it may also contribute to the physical degradation and destruction of those habitats.
		Therefore, a precautionary approach should be used in any development of tourism and recreation use.
		Physical damage to marine and coastal habitats can be caused during coastal development for tourist activities, or caused by ship or boat grounding, anchor damage, souvenir-collecting or physical contact from divers and swimmers.
	www.oceansatlas.org /cds_static/en/world_tourism_organization_sustainable__en_2564_15319.html (128 words)

	A/RES/36/41. World Tourism Organization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Requests the World Tourism Organization to continue its efforts towards the future development and promotion of tourism, especially in the developing countries, bearing in mind the implementation of the principles and guidelines contained in the Manila Declaration; 4.
		Requests international, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations directly or indirectly interested in tourism to extend their assistance, in consultation and co-operation with the World Tourism Organization, towards the implementation of the Manila Declaration; 5.
		Requests the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization to submit to the General Assembly at its thirty-eighth session, through the Economic and Social Council, a report on the progress made in the implementation of the Manila Declaration.
	www.un.org /documents/ga/res/36/a36r041.htm (204 words)

	Description of Selected News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Speaking to reporters at Qazvin governorate on Tuesday evening, he said that presentation of suitable models for urban development, promotion of urban environmental conditions, creation of job opportunities through advancement of tourism and paving the way for people's participation in the urban affairs are high on the agenda of the plan.
		Turning to the fact Qazvin is one of the provinces possessing centers of higher education, he noted that in addition to provincial funds and participation of the private sector, scientific centers and institutes of higher education as well as the industries can take steps to develop tourism.
		Nasri said that the UN representative is expected to visit Iran in a couple of weeks to sign a memorandum of understanding on the project.
	www.tehrantimes.com /Description.asp?Da=12/29/2005&Cat=9&Num=10 (479 words)

	Australia rejoins World Tourism Organization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The World Tourism Organization (WTO) on Thursday warmly welcomed the Tourism White Paper launched by the Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, and expressed satisfaction at Australia's decision to rejoin the WTO.
		It constitutes a clear message from the Australian authorities that they award a high priority to tourism and are committed to raising the capacity and performance of their already successful tourism industry to new and higher levels".
		As a member of WTO, Australia will be able to influence international thinking and policymaking and contribute to the sustainable development of tourism in fields where it has demonstrated leading-edge knowledge and experience.
	www.asiatraveltips.com /travelnews03/2111Australia.shtml (596 words)

	Tourism by World Region
		Worldwide tourism experienced a 0.6% decrease in 2001, which is somewhat less than what was feared after Sept. 11, 2001.
		In the shadow of Everest: the ascent of Everest established Nepal as the trekking and climbing capital of world.
		Tourism and deforestation in the Mt Everest region of Nepal.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0908091.html (678 words)

	Tourism Research Resources
		– "Tourism and heritage are not strangers : a study of opportunities for rural heritage museums to maximize tourism visitation".
		– Madrid : World Tourism Organisation = Organisation mondiale du tourisme, 1991.
		Tourism on the farm : proceedings of two conferences on farm tourism in Ireland.
	www.ces.purdue.edu /RuralTRIP/Articles.htm (2468 words)

	International Year of Ecotourism - UNEP Tourism
		The members of ECOSOC consider the designation of the IYE as an encouragement for intensified cooperative efforts by Governments and international and regional organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations, to achieve the aims of Agenda 21 in promoting development and the protection of the environment.
		Recognizing the growing importance of ecotourism, the UN General Assembly in December 1998 accepted the proposal and declared 2002 as the International Year of Ecotourism.
		Within the UN system the CSD's Interagency Committee on Sustainable Development (IACSD) mandated the World Tourism Organization (WTO/OMT) and UNEP to prepare and coordinate supportive activities for and during the year.
	www.uneptie.org /pc/tourism/ecotourism/iye.htm (145 words)

	World Tourism Organization
		The World Tourism Organization (WTO) is the leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism.
		Tourism statistics includes tourism data from more than 192 countries and territories beginning with the year 1985.
		Here is few example links: Sustainable Development of Tourism, Tourism Market Trends, and Tourism Forecasts.
	www.unesco.org /baltics/world_tourism_organization.htm (263 words)

	A/RES/38/146. World Tourism Organization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization on the progress made in the implementation of the Manila Declaration on World Tourism; 2.
		Requests the World Tourism Organization, in co-operation with the United Nations system, to continue its efforts towards the future development and promotion of tourism, especially in the developing countries, bearing in mind the principles and guidelines contained in the Manila Declaration and the Acapulco Document; 4.
		Requests the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization to submit to the General Assembly at its fortieth session, through the Economic and Social Council, a report on the progress made in the implementation of the Manila Declaration and the Acapulco Document.
	www.un.org /documents/ga/res/38/a38r146.htm (167 words)

	World Tourism Organization (WTO) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait recently decided to join the World Tourism Organization (WTO), which will increase the membership of WTO to 141 States, thus reaffirming its role as the leading international organization in the field of tourism.
		Once again, the World Tourism Organization will participate in the 10th Annual South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) which will be held in New Delhi, India from 27-30 March 2003.
		WTO Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Dawid de Villiers and WTO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Dr. Harsh Varma will attend its opening session.
	www.snvworld.org /cds/rgTUR/websites/world-tourism.htm (471 words)

	americas.org - World Tourism Organization (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Often, however, tourism means land eviction, pollution, “biopiracy,” human-rights abuse, unfair wages and the commodification of local culture.
		I couldn’t even get a taxi from the airport because all the cabs were waiting for official World Tourism Organization members.
		From the beginning, World Tourism Organization General Secretary Francesco Frangialli stressed that the meetings were not for drafting or reviewing the document, but merely for “reading” it.
	www.americas.org /item_317 (377 words)

	Sustainable Tourism
		Sustainable tourism in its purest sense, is an industry which attempts to make a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate income, employment, and the conservation of local ecosystems.
		It is responsible tourism which is both ecologically and culturally sensitive.
		They do not include any domestic tourism which can readily be anticipated to equal the international.
	www.gdrc.org /uem/eco-tour/eco-tour.html (457 words)

	Worldtourismdirectory.com - The Site for Tourism Contacts
		Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Richard Hume, Marketing Director-Tourism Authority of Thailand, UK and Ireland, explain how resilient the UK has been despite the challenges.
		With tourism from India in Switzerland on the rise, India has become one of the top five emerging markets for Switzerland tourism.
		The world’s biggest commercial aircraft made a little piece of history when the Airbus A380 completed its maiden flight over southern France without a hitch.
	www.worldtourismdirectory.com (659 words)

	National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations -- Professionals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Part of the World Bank, IFC finances private-sector projects in the developing world, including those in sustainable tourism.
		The World Commission on Protected Areas (its formal name) provides information regarding the global forum held once in a decade, this time in Durban, South Africa, on September 8-17, 2003, including the agenda, past congresses, and news bulletins.
		The center runs one of the world's most in-depth research programs on ecotourism—its environmental and cultural impacts, economic policies, and green behavior guidelines.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /travel/sustainable/professionals.html (2281 words)

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