On May 30, 2025, the Academy for Hospitality, Tourism and Wellness became an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization – UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO). Through this membership, the Academy has joined a global network of leading educational and professional institutions actively involved in the development and advancement of tourism worldwide.
What does affiliate membership mean?
As an affiliate member, the Academy has the opportunity to collaborate with UN Tourism in various fields of education, research, and tourism promotion. The Academy will have access to all key knowledge, resources, and initiatives provided by UNWTO to its educational sector partners.
What does this mean for our students?
• Access to international knowledge and practices in tourism and hospitality.
• Opportunities to participate in international projects, seminars, and training sessions organized by UNWTO.
• Opportunities to connect with institutions within UN Tourism.
• Use of UN Tourism’s professional materials and databases useful for research and practical work.
Benefits for faculty and the Academy
• Cooperation with international partners in the fields of education and tourism.
• Participation in professional and scientific conferences, as well as joint research organized by UN Tourism.
• Access to the latest data, statistics, analyses, and guidelines that support continuous improvement of the curriculum.
• Strengthening the reputation and international recognition of HTW Academy.
Membership represents an important step toward achieving our vision of providing students with modern, competitive, and high-quality education that prepares them to work in both domestic and international tourism environments.