World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Yolanda Sansegundo is an experienced professional in the field of tourism and communication, currently serving as Conference Services Coordinator at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) since October 2013. With expertise in organizing large-scale international meetings and managing tourism-related projects, Yolanda has successfully coordinated notable events, including the World Conference on Tourism and Culture in Cambodia. Previous roles include Project Manager and Consultant at UNWTO, along with editorial positions at Global Henares and Agencia EFE, where significant contributions were made to local and regional journalism. Yolanda holds a Master's degree in Journalism from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, further complemented by an Erasmus scholarship at Utrecht University.
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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.