World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Carmen V. is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in international law and trade, currently serving as a Senior Legal Specialist at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) since January 2016. In this role, Carmen V. develops procurement processes aligned with United Nations standards and previously held positions within the organization, contributing to legal research, drafting contracts, and updating statutory documents. Prior experience includes serving as an International Trade Advisor at the Embassy of Spain in Belgium, where Carmen V. monitored EU-funded development projects, and a legal trainee at Argente & Associates. Carmen V. holds an International MBA, a Master's in International Trade Management, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Bachelor's in Translation and Interpreting, complemented by an Erasmus programme at the University of Glasgow.
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide. UNWTO encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, to maximize tourism’s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts, and is committed to promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), geared towards reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development. UNWTO generates market knowledge, promotes competitive and sustainable tourism policies and instruments, fosters tourism education and training, and works to make tourism an effective tool for development through technical assistance projects in over 100 countries around the world.