Originated for the International Congress of Official Traffic Associations, the World Tourism Organization is a United Nations agency that deals with tourism related issues. As of 2005, its membership included more than 350 affiliate members, 145 countries, and 7 territories and representing educational institutions, private sector, and tourists associations. The UNWTO is located in Madrid, Spain.

Launched in 1995, Air Highways Magazine emerged as a result of the publishing of a series of travel maps displaying diverse models of transportation. Thousands of copies of the magazine were distributed by the company's customers Avis Rent A Car and Best Western Hotels to their clients in North America. This resulted in the assignment by Canada's Government to create a supermap of air routes, as travelers were interested in how to get to various destinations in fast and convenient manner.

The most famous American hotels have gained their reputation and renown by hosting some important events and celebrities and providing top quality services. Many hotels have entered into the consciousness by popular culture and are also frequented by celebrities. To these belong such famous hotels as the Beverly Hills Hotel and the Chateau Mountain in California and the Plaza Hotel and the Hotel Chelsea and many more hotels.

Created in 1987 as a Risk Purchasing Group by the management professionals and resort hotel owners, the Association of Hotels and Resorts is a non-profit insurance association, specializing in insurance programs designed specifically to face the challenges and cover risks unique to historic and luxury resorts, spas and independent destinations. It was established as a response to rates increase and insurance availability reduction by the constricted insurance market.

Formed in Chicago in 1936 by a group of 14 airlines, the ATA - better known as the Air Transport Association -- was the first and remains today the only organization of the largest US airlines. It is headquartered in Washington, DC. Since its foundation the company has been an important player in all major government decisions concerning aviation, including airline deregulation, the establishment of the Civil Aeronautics Board and creation of the air traffic control system.

Launched in 1995, Air Highways Magazine emerged as a result of the publishing of a series of travel maps displaying diverse models of transportation. Thousands of copies of the magazine were distributed by the company's customers Avis Rent A Car and Best Western Hotels to their clients in North America. This resulted in the assignment by Canada's Government to create a supermap of air routes, as travelers were interested in how to get to various destinations in fast and convenient manner.

TINET is the US national tourism office for policy issues and research established in the early 1980s. As part of the US Department of Commerce, it is responsible for developing, collecting and reporting on the statistical and market research on the international travel to promote planning in private and public sectors. Since 1985, TINET has been working with CIC Research to manage one of the research programs presented by the former - the Survey of International Air Travelers.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is the forum for facilitating economic growth, trade, investment and co-operation in the Asia Pacific region. It is the world's only intergovernmental grouping that operates on the basis of open dialogue, non-binding commitments and respect for the views of all members, as well as operator of its own tourism information network. The organization's 21 members account for about 47% of world trade, 56% of world GDP, and 40% of the world population.

Created in 1996 with the aim of promoting the international discussion about major information technologies in the travel and tourism industry, the International Federation for Information Technologies and Travel and Tourism, commonly referred to as IFITT, is the leading global community for the development, discussion and exchange of knowledge about use and impact of new ICTs in the travel and tourism industry. One of the most important parts of IFITT is the IFITT workshop.

Dedicated to internationally dedicated business activities, the Chambers of Commerce Network, also known as WCN, is your key to being a prosperous business in the 21st century. It provides a platform from the chamber's best business exchange and fosters a comprehensive business information exchange on a wide range of issues such as services products, markets, resources, and technology.

The Andean Trade Promotion Agreement between the United States and the countries of Peru, Colombia and Ecuador is an international treaty which will regulate investment and trade relationship between the parties in the most comprehensive manner with the aim of increasing investment and trade and contributing to the social and economic development of the countries signing the treaty. The agreement provides endless opportunities for Andean trade to develop and prosper in the new millennium.

The Andean Free Trade Agreement that is simply referred to as AFTA is the United States muti unilateral trade agreement that was negotiated by the United States with the countries of Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, and Bolivia as an observer. It is much like CAFTA, this agreement is based on the NAFTA agreement that has been proved to be ineffective for both Mexicans and Americans. Approved by the United States Congress in July, 2005, CAFTA was implemented in 2006.

The World Chambers Network, commonly referred to as WCN, is an electronic network of Chambers of Commerce dedicated to internationally oriented activities. Managed by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the EuroChambers, the G77 Chambers Trade Network and the International Chamber of Commerce, it has about 10,700 chambers within its registry, representing some 30 million business members.

The World Trade Organization, also known as WTO, is an international organization which is responsible for setting rules for the global trading system and settling disputes among its member states, each of them being a signatory to some 30 WTO agreements. The organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Its current Director-General is Pascal Lamy. As of 2005, the WTO has 149 members, with the latest to join being Saudi Arabia.

Created in 1988, the Global Exchange is a non-governmental organization, headquartered in San Francisco, California. It aims at promoting human rights and economic, social, and environmental justice worldwide, and addresses a range of issues, from the US war in Iraq to worker abuse by US companies. Provided by the organization are also reality tours to different countries with the aim of educating individuals with realities of living in diverse cultures of the world.

Signed in 1947 in Bretton Woods, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade or GATT is a multilateral agreement designed to regulate trade among 150 countries worldwide. GATT research is responsible for looking into ways to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers and eliminate preferences on mutually advantageous basis. The Agreement also actively participated in the creation of the World Trade Organization, which came into being in January 1995.

Created at the Bretton Woods meeting that took place in New Hampshire in 1944, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, commonly known by its acronym GATT, was a precursor to the WTO trading system. Signed by 23 nations, the agreement set out a plan for economic recovery by encouraging the reduction in tariffs and other international trade barriers. Among the most important changes made in the Agreement was the introduction of the World Trade Organization.

Established in December 1984 in Brussels, the European Economic Association is a professional scientific body whose membership is open to all individuals and groups interested in economics. The EEA membership included a number of benefits, including a reduced subscription to the Journal of the Economic Association and Economic Policy. Members can also attend an annual European meeting and congress at a reduced registration fee.

The European Economic Association, commonly known as the EEA organization is an international scientific community established in December 1984 by Louis Philips and his supporters. Over the years, it has managed to grow to become one of the most influential bodies in the field of economics. The EEA membership is open to any individual interested or involved in economics, and implies a number of benefits.

The North American Free Trade Agreement was implemented in 1994 and is believed to have brought rising standards of living and economic growth to the people of its member countries, namely the United States, Canada and Mexico. In addition, by strengthening procedures and rules that govern investment and trade throughout the continent, NATFA has contributed significantly to building future prosperity of its member nations.

Implemented in January 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA, commonly referred to as NAFTA, is a trade agreement among the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and is used in reference to the trading bloc of North American countries. NAFTA was an expansion of the Canada - US Free Trade Agreement of 1989. However, unlike the European Union it doesn't create law superior to the national law. The Agreement is a treaty under international law.

One of the official bodies of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, the COMESA Bankers Association was created to strengthen and promote links between banks in sub-regions. It is one of the four COMESA institutions that has played a key role in providing a forum for information exchange, the other three being the PTA Reinsurance Company, the COMESA Clearing House and the Trade and Development Bank. Thanks to the association, COMSEA bankers are protected and can perform their jobs within a framework of professionalism.

The American Agricultural Economics Association is a non-profit organization committed to promoting knowledge about economics of rural communities, natural resources and agriculture. Thanks to agricultural economics, its members are informed on the latest agricultural research developments and polity issues; by keeping in touch with government and academic associations and peers from industry. The Association provides a shared vision to provide opportunities for active participation by agricultural economists.

Established in December 1960, the Central American Common Market, commonly referred to as CACM, is an economic trade organization formed by four nations of Central America, namely Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador. In 1961 these nations ratified the treaties of membership. Costa Rica joined the organization in 1963. With the Football War between El Salvador and Honduras, CACM collapsed in 1969, but was re-instated in 1991.

Established by the Treaty of Chaguaramas that was signed by Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Jamaica and Barbados and came into effect in August 1973, the Caribbean Community and Common Market was formed with the aim of creating a common market and the integration of its Member States and economies. Currently the organization membership of the Caribbean Common Market is composed of fifteen full members, five associate members and seven observers.