UN Tourism Announces new Additions to Growing Network of Affiliate Members

Here’s a clear summary of the announcement from UN Tourism about its new Affiliate Members:

New Members Added
UN Tourism formally admitted 22 new Affiliate Members during the 26th Session of the General Assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (7–11 November 2025).

Diverse Profiles
The new members include:
- 2 Destination Management Organizations
- 7 for-profit companies
- 6 associations and NGOs
- 3 universities
- 4 other entities

Global Representation
They come from 14 countries, spread across:
- 3 from the Americas
- 4 from Asia and the Pacific
- 9 from Europe
- 6 from the Middle East

Network Growth
With these additions, UN Tourism’s Affiliate Members network now counts over 500 entities across 80 countries.

Leadership Statement
Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili emphasized that as UN Tourism celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Affiliate Members continue to drive innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in the global tourism sector.

Why It Matters
This expansion reflects: - Stronger collaboration between public and private sectors.
- Knowledge-sharing across regions and industries.
- Commitment to sustainable tourism, ensuring communities and destinations benefit from global cooperation.

The new Affiliate Members are:
Agremiación de Turismo Receptivo y de Naturaleza “Asociación Colombiana de Turismo Responsable” - ACOTUR
Aras Free Zone Organization
Asociación Colombiana de la Industria Gastronómica (ACODRES)
Associação Brasileira Da Industria De Hotéis Nacional (ABIH)
Buendía Tours Ibérica, S.L.U.
College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM Global)
Consorzio per la Promozione Turistica della Valchiavenna
Dentsu Fz-Llc
Emirates Council for Balanced Development
Fédération des Associations des Capitales et Villes Mondiales du Sport (ACES)
Findspo
Gid Global Media Production FZ-LLC
Jiangsu Changyou Cloud Education Technology Co., Ltd
KPRN Network Gmbh
Pangaea Adventure Club
Qazaq National Parks Ltd.
Romexpo S.A.
Shanghai Ctrip Commerce Co., Ltd
The Egyptian Tourism Federation
Tourism Development Fund
Union of International Mountain Leader Associations
Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, S.A.