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Where was the IUOTO first set up?
Where was the IUOTO first set up?
When did the UNWTO begin its legal existence?
When did the UNWTO begin its legal existence?
What was the predecessor of the UNWTO?
What was the predecessor of the UNWTO?
What does UNWTO stand for?
What does UNWTO stand for?
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What is the chief international organization in the field of travel and tourism?
What is the chief international organization in the field of travel and tourism?
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When was the International Air Transport Association (IATA) established?
When was the International Air Transport Association (IATA) established?
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How many governments is the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) composed of?
How many governments is the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) composed of?
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Where was the ICAO established?
Where was the ICAO established?
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What are the objectives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)?
What are the objectives of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)?
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What does IATA standardize to help travel uniformity throughout the world?
What does IATA standardize to help travel uniformity throughout the world?
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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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Test your knowledge about the macro perspective of tourism and hospitality with this quiz. Explore the different types of tourism organizations at international, national, regional, state, and local levels and their roles in the industry. Brush up on your understanding of the diverse segments of the tourism and hospitality industry and how information is shared among these organizations.
