World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) has granted Affiliate Membership
to the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI).
The first organization to become an affiliate member of
UNWTO from the Maldives is MATI. It was announced during the 23rd UNWTO
General Assembly held at Saint Petersburg, Russia on September 11.
As an affiliate member of UNWTO, MATI will intensify efforts
to promote the sustainable development of the Maldivian tourism industry and
also assist UNWTO in achieving its goals and objectives.
MATI works at the forefront when it comes to activities and
issues related to travel and tourism in the Maldives and it has been ongoing since
the establishment of the non-profit association for three decades. In coordination
with the government and in collaboration with international and local
companies, the association develops and enhance operations and member services
in the tourism industry.
As the leading international organization in the field of
tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive
development and environmental sustainability and
offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism
policies worldwide.
UNWTOs membership includes 158 countries, six
associate members and over 500 affiliate members representing the
private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local
tourism authorities.
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