{"id":10427,"date":"2026-03-27T03:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T03:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/membership-and-affiliation\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:54:43","slug":"membership-and-affiliation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/membership-and-affiliation\/","title":{"rendered":"Membership and Affiliation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Membership <\/span><\/span> & <\/span><\/span> Affiliation <\/span><\/span> <\/h4><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Join the International Tourism Organization and be part of a global, impactful network shaping the future of the tourism sector. We offer a leading platform for knowledge exchange, business development, and participation in shaping international policies.\n<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A <\/span><\/span> New <\/span><\/span> Vision <\/span><\/span> for <\/span><\/span> Global <\/span><\/span> Tourism <\/span><\/span> <\/h4><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A New Vision for Global Tourism\n<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Global Network<\/h6>
Be part of one of the largest international gatherings of decision-makers in the tourism sector.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Economic Growth<\/h6>
Leverage resources and big data to improve the performance of your tourism destination.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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International Accreditation<\/h6>
Obtain globally recognized quality certifications and standards accredited by ITO.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Real Sustainability<\/h6>
Contribute to achieving sustainable development goals and protecting cultural heritage.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Membership <\/span><\/span> Requirements: <\/span><\/span> <\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/g><\/svg><\/div>The applicant must be an institution, organization, or entity operating in tourism, sustainable development, or related sectors.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Possession of an official registration, legal license, or a valid and recognized institutional status.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Commitment to the organization\u2019s standards in corporate governance, service quality, and tourism sustainability.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Submission of an official membership application with required documents (such as: registration certificate, license, and a profile of activities, programs, or tourism initiatives).<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Agreement to adhere to the organization\u2019s professional code of ethics and conduct.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Payment of the annual membership fees as determined by the General Secretariat, in alignment with the organization\u2019s goals and programs.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Membership <\/span><\/span> Benefits: <\/span><\/span> <\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Obtain an official membership certificate accredited by the International Tourism Organization.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Eligibility to apply for excellence, quality, and tourism accreditation certifications granted by the organization according to its approved standards.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Inclusion of the member\u2019s name and logo in the official members directory on the organization\u2019s website.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Issuance of a membership card and an official certificate for the representative of the affiliated entity or institution.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Participation in conferences, events, exhibitions, and tourism forums organized or attended by the organization.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>The right to use the membership logo in publications and promotional materials in accordance with approved guidelines.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Access to technical support and professional consultancy in destination development, quality, sustainability, and tourism governance.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Access to an international network of members, partners, and experts, and participation in training programs and specialized workshops.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Promotional and media opportunities through the organization\u2019s platforms to showcase members\u2019 initiatives, programs, and achievements.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Contribution to international dialogues, policies, and initiatives that support the development of the tourism sector and enhance its global sustainability impact.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Required <\/span><\/span> Documents: <\/span><\/span> <\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/g><\/svg><\/div>A digital copy of an official travel document (passport).<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>A digital copy of a professional ID or proof of employment in the travel and tourism sector.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Digital copies of certificates and documents supporting professional and academic experience in the member\u2019s field of work.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>A declaration confirming the authenticity of the submitted documents and that they are free from any forgery or falsification.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Application <\/span><\/span> Process: <\/span><\/span> <\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Complete the membership or affiliation application form available on the organization\u2019s official website.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Submit all required documents along with the registration form through the approved official channels.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>The application will be reviewed by the relevant department within the organization, and the applicant will be notified of acceptance or requested to complete any missing requirements within the specified timeframe.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>Upon approval, membership procedures are completed, and the required fees are paid in accordance with the organization\u2019s regulations.<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/div>After completing all procedures, a membership card and official certificate are issued and delivered to the member or the affiliated entity.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why <\/span><\/span> Join <\/span><\/span> Us? <\/span><\/span> <\/h4><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Global Network<\/h6>
Connect with industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts from around the world to expand your business horizons.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Sustainable Development<\/h6>
Access the latest studies, research, and international standards to develop your organization based on sustainability principles.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A Recognized Voice<\/h6>
Participate in shaping tourism policies and play an active role in protecting and advancing the global tourism sector.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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An official form submitted by individuals wishing to join the organization, including personal and professional information, through which the required data is collected to determine eligibility for membership.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Membership & Affiliation Application Form for Individuals<\/h5>
This form is designed to collect the necessary information to complete membership and affiliation procedures for individuals, with the aim of supporting their professional engagement and expanding their opportunities in the fields of tourism, sustainable development, and international cooperation within the framework of the International Tourism Organization (ITO).<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Membership & Affiliation Application Form for Centers<\/h5>
Based on the role of the International Tourism Organization (ITO) as a global platform that brings together institutions and entities operating in tourism, sustainable development, and international cooperation, the organization opens membership and affiliation to entities wishing to join its international network. This aims to strengthen partnerships, exchange expertise, and support initiatives that contribute to developing the tourism sector and achieving sustainable impact at both local and global levels.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Your Gateway to the World Membership & Affiliation Join the International Tourism Organization and be part of a global, impactful network shaping the future of the tourism sector. We offer a leading platform for knowledge exchange, business development, and participation…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10427","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10427"}],"version-history":[{"count":62,"href":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11130,"href":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10427\/revisions\/11130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ito-us.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}