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 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), established in 1967, have joined ten countries, striving for peace, security, economic growth, social and cultural development. Due to the principles and development programs introduced by the ASEAN, the Southeast Asian Nations region has turned into one of the most flourishing regions in the world. Noticeable changes and improvements mark the Southeast Asian economic situation and its every aspect, including trade, investment, industry, services, finance, agriculture, forestry, energy, transportation and communication, intellectual property, small and medium enterprises, and tourism.

Knowledge and understanding of international affairs is critical to success in today's changing world. The changes confront not only the government, senior officials and administration, but also public, as the globalization and interconnection affect each aspect of our life, - the multitude of languages we speak in one location, the national diversity of food we eat, the way we dress and the manner we behave. Each member of the World Affairs Councils of America greatly contributes to the community's awareness of global cultures and issues.

The Pan African or All African movement and educational concept have started in response to the global cooperation and integration as well as in desire to enhance the development and progress of African countries. African countries have always cooperated on regional and sub-regional levels, but the international cooperation has not gained much success. The Pan African studies are aimed to broaden the knowledge on the African Diaspora as well as connect this knowledge to concepts of international relations and cooperation.

The respect of human rights and the rule of law are some of the most relevant aspects of the economic and social progress. Hereof, since its establishment, the Council of Europe has defined its major principles as the pluralist parliamentary democracy, the respect of human rights and the rule of law. The organization searches the solutions to vital social issues, including minorities' rights, racism, intolerance, environment, AIDS, drugs, bioethics and others as to help building a progressive, developed and humanistic society.

A security is a ground for the development and in many cases an economic underperformance is linked to political problems and conflicts. Thus, all European countries today concentrate on promoting the European security as a premier factor for developing wealthy and healthy nations. The major international bodies that enhance the process of building stable European security strategies are the European Union, NATO and UN.

Today, the world recognizes that the international exchange and cooperation on any level plays a significant role in the local level internationalization. Today, Japan has over one thousand and four hundred sister city/friendship agreements that significantly enhance the international cooperation, herein the social, political and economic development. The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations with many offices in Japan and overseas is a major promoter and supporter of international exchange programs.

This year, the Council of Europe, Strasbourg, launches "Building a Europe for and with Children (2006-2008)", a program for the promotion of children's rights and the protection of children against all forms of violence. The program aims at enhancing existing policies on children's rights as well as combating all kinds of violence against children through the implementation of new preventive policies.

In 2005, the Columbus Council educated over one thousand Central Ohio young people through a variety of educational programs. The community educational events attracted over one thousand and two hundred Central Ohioans. During the same year, the Columbus Council introduced several new programs, including the Women in the International Affairs series, the CCWA Young Professionals Network, and the first intergenerational Great Decisions program.

Since its establishment, the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations has made its aim to encourage and support the international exchange, research and education. The CLAIR has formed seven overseas offices as to make Japan's cooperation and exchange more reality-based and efficient. The CLAIR New York was opened in 1989 as the first CLAIR office overseas.

The CIIA (the Canadian Institute of International Affairs) brings together all interested parties, including government, business, and foreign affairs experts to research, discuss and debate the most vital global issues. The major achievement of the CIIA Toronto is that it actively engages the Canadian youth in presenting, discussing and debating national and international problems of security.

The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) was created to cooperate on the development and success of the Baltic Sea Region. Much has been done through the years of hard work. The CBSS enhanced trade and customs services, positively impacted on education and public health safety. Today, the CBSS promotes confidence building through the promotion of democracy and human rights and maintains programs for improving nuclear and radiation safety.

The Canadian Institute of International Affairs is the only private, voluntary organization in Canada, focused on a great amount of global issues, including an unprejudiced study and discussion of Canada's position and policies in the world community. The Canadian Institute of International Affairs has twelve branches nationwide, one branch in the United States, and a membership that spans the country. Branches hold regular meetings, featuring guest speakers, who address topical international economic, political and social issues.

The ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) transforms into a premier regional organization that extensively influences on all aspects of the development, including economy, politics and security. The result of thirty nine years of experience and work is obvious: today, the ASEAN region has a combined population of eight hundred and ninety million and represents one of the fastest growing regions in the world.

The Association of the Caribbean States is a premier organization in the Greater Caribbean region that maintains, facilitates and promotes consultation and cooperation of the Caribbean countries in such areas as economy, trade, transport and tourism. One of the major projects that the ACS develops is mitigation of natural disasters, which present great hazards and damage to the region, people and their wealth.

The ACS is a premier organization in the Greater Caribbean that facilitates the consultation, cooperation and integrative action of its twenty five member countries. It researches and provides the most relevant data on almost each aspect of the region's development, including Sustainable Tourism, Language Training, Business and Trade, Defending the interests of Developing Economies and Prevention of Natural Disasters. It launches million dollar projects to increase an economic, social and tourist growth in the Caribbean.