Tourism and biodiversity

de Richard Tapper

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the only inter-governmental organization that serves as a global forum for tourism policy and issues. Its Members include 161 countries and territories as well as over 400 Affiliate Members from the public and private sectors. UNWTO's mission is to promote and develop tourism as a significant means of fostering international peace and understanding, economic development and international trade. --Book Jacket.