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 Resort Hotel Association is unique in the insurance industry, as it is owned and governed exclusively by its member resorts, and not by an insurance broker or insurance carrier. It provides owners with efficient insurance programs, specifically designed to cover the risks that are unique to independent destination and ranch resorts, spas and historic and luxury hotels.

The restaurant industry is capable of influencing much on the economic health of the nation and on capital expenditures, job creation and consumer spending. Hence, today's restaurant industry experts and researchers study and pay more attention to prospects of the restaurant industry and its ability to provide new services, new jobs as well as efficient opportunities for the career development of employees.

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is a leading business association for the restaurant industry. It fulfills multiple and highly important functions to have the restaurant industry to grow, improve and correspond to changing customers' needs. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association represents, educates and promotes the restaurant industry, currently consisting of nine hundred and twenty five thousand restaurant and foodservice outlets, employing twelve point five million people in the United States.

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation has been a collective body for the hotel industry since 1999. Its major roles are identifying and reviewing issues, affecting the hospitality industry, and working out services for the benefit of all members of the industry. The aims are realized through a great number of activities: the company promotes Northern Ireland hotels on its official website, holds events, competitions and conferences, vital for the hospitality industry and tourism development, highlights hospitality industry achievements in its newsletter and on the web.

One of the most diverse countries in Mediterranean Europe, every region of which has its own flavor, Spain is ranked with the three most popular tourist destinations worldwide, with an extensive list of things for visitors to do and to see. Once the center of the global empire with territories in the Philippines, Africa and Central, South and North America, Thanks to Spanish tourism, the country has managed to overcome fascism and civil war and become of the most fascinating countries, full of diverse historic sites and cultural regions, exciting nightlife and fantastic beaches.

New Mexico has wonderful hotels and motels, capable of satisfying the most pretentious and capricious tastes. However, if you see your vacation more secluded and private and hotels are not for you, New Mexico lodging options range from beautiful vacation homes to nice cottages and cabins. Many properties are known for a great historic ambiance and splendid natural surroundings and views.

A homey atmosphere, a warm and inviting fireplace, and homemade treats remind you your cozy grandmother's home...... and also New Mexico hotels. New Mexico is rich in hotels, inns, motels and bed and breakfasts; many facilities offer a hearty welcome and a traditional welcome, the others belong to hotel chains well known for their quality and style. Some are of a rare category, designed to bring you the ultimate of the accommodation experience.

The Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association was established in 1979, and since those days the Organization's board of directors, executives and all staff have been committed to promote, improve and support the Nevada hotel and lodging industry. The Association develops educational programs, offers a free web promotion, invites its members to participate in hotel industry shows and events and enables them actively to compete. It also greatly serves to Nevada visitors, presenting them with a web access and reservation of best Nevada properties.

The Meetings Industry Association is a leading organization in the meetings industry segment that helps its members considerably improve the standards, thus attract more customers. It also serves as a connection between a customer and a supplier, guaranteeing the quality to the first and supporting and promoting the second. The MIA announces, "Wherever you see the MIA brand, you are assured of quality, excellent service and best practice. So, before you make a booking, make sure that you check to see if your selected venue or supplier is a member of the MIA."

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation assures visitors that the "Northern Ireland hotels and guesthouses are very special" and this not an overstatement. The majority of hotels in the Northern Ireland (eighty percent) are featured on the NIHF's website, irelandhotels.com, while many of them are state-of-the art venues, perfectly serving to the public for years and constantly improving their quality.

If you think that a perfect hotel should be a vicinity of peace and tranquility that combines modern amenities with natural beauty, exotics with luxury and seclusion with romance, you think about Banyan Tree Phuket. It has everything listed above in addition to numerous accolades, including one of the 'World's Best Places to Stay' by Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, the 'Best Overseas Spa' by the Luxury Travel Gold List and 'Asia's Best Spa and Vacation Resort' by Asiamoney.

In 2001, five Asian hotel operators, Dusit Hotels & Resorts in Thailand, Landis Hotels & Resorts in Taiwan, Marco Polo in Hong Kong, Meritus Hotels & Resorts in Singapore and New Otani Hotels in Japan have joined together to form the Asian Hotel Alliance (AHA) as to share and promote a tradition of Asian hospitality. Today, the association includes over seventy AHA-affiliated hotels and offers tourists more than competitive standards.

Established in 1990, the World Travel and Tourism Council, commonly referred to as WTTC, is the global forum for business and political leaders in travel and tourism. WTTC membership is composed of chief executive officers and chairmen from nearly 100 industry's leading companies, including transport, manufacturing, car rental, hospitality, tour operators, entertainment, and other travel-related services.

During the past few years, the tourism industry has faced a number of unprecedented challenges, which have entailed important changes in travel and tourism demand. With business plans becoming increasingly short term, governments start to realize that they can't leave growth of the travel and tourism industry to chance. This global consciousness has resulted in the establishment of the World Travel and Tourism Council or WTTC to create a new vision for travel and tourism.

Famous for bull fights and fantastic fiestas, Flamenco music and dance, lots of sunshine and wonderful beaches, Spain is a renowned vacation destination that has been one of the cultural centers in Europe for thousands of years. You'll find here beautiful towns and cities featuring a unique mix of old monuments and futuristic architecture. Various regions of the country differ greatly in climatic and geographical aspects, thus offering unique travel experience. There are many tours to Spain, all you have to do is choose the one that interests you the most!