10 Questions
Where was the IUOTO first set up?
The Hague, Netherlands
When did the UNWTO begin its legal existence?
January 2, 1975
What was the predecessor of the UNWTO?
International Union of Official Travel Organization (IUOTO)
What does UNWTO stand for?
World Tourism Organization
What is the chief international organization in the field of travel and tourism?
UNWTO
When was the International Air Transport Association (IATA) established?
1945
How many governments is the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) composed of?
134
Where was the ICAO established?
Chicago
What are the objectives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)?
Promote safe, regular, and economical air transport
What does IATA standardize to help travel uniformity throughout the world?
Tickets, prices, weight bills, baggage checks, and other documents
Study Notes
International Organizations in Travel and Tourism
- The IUOTO (International Union of Official Travel Organizations) was first set up in 1925.
- The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) began its legal existence in 1974.
- The IUOTO was the predecessor of the UNWTO.
- UNWTO stands for United Nations World Tourism Organization.
- The UNWTO is the chief international organization in the field of travel and tourism.
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) was established in 1945.
- The objectives of IATA include promoting safe, reliable, and efficient air transport, and fostering a level playing field for its member airlines.
- IATA standardizes procedures to help travel uniformity throughout the world, such as standardized baggage rules and procedures.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was established in 1944 in Montreal, Canada.
- ICAO is composed of 193 governments.
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