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Molinos Verdes de Moringa Hong Kong beats Bangkok and London to title of most visited city in the world for eighth consecutive year Hong Kong has retained the title of the world’s most visited city for the eighth consecutive year in Euromonitor International’s latest Top 100 City Destinations Ranking 2017 Edition. Unveiled on Tuesday at World Travel Market London, the report puts Bangkok in second place and London in third spot, and stresses the pivotal impact of the inexorable rise of Chinese outbound tourism. Hong Kong not among best places to visit in 2018 but China is, new Lonely Planet guide says In Asia, Bangkok, Singapore, Macau and Shenzhen presently trail Hong Kong; although Delhi is expected to see the strongest increase in growth in 2017, with 2.8 million more inbound arrivals compared to 2016. Denpasar in Bali is also expected to grow sharply alongside other Indonesian cities in the wake of the waiving of visa requirements for Chinese visitors. Hong Kong tops list as world’s favourite city for tourism

United Nations Industrial Development Organization Specialised agency of the United Nations The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), French/Spanish acronym ONUDI, is a specialized agency in the United Nations system, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. It is also a member of the United Nations Development Group.[1] Overview[edit] The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development in the next fifteen years. Creating shared prosperity;Advancing economic competitiveness;Safeguarding the environment;Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Winner of UNWTO Travel Competition announced | Communications The competition is part of the celebrations of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 The travellers’ competition closed with 2,400 submissions and one lucky winner: Katie Diederichs, who will be embarking on an unforgettable trip across six different countries to tell the world how tourism can make a positive change. Three weeks after being launched, the Travellers´ Competition closed with 2,400 submissions. Four years ago, Katie and her husband quit their comfortable 9-to-5 jobs and set off on an adventure that hasn’t yet ended. “During our wanderings, I’ve learned that tourism is a powerful thing.” Katie will be embarking on the 24th of November on a journey across the world that will be supported by Explore WorldWide, an adventure travel group offering a wide range of activities and experiences with a commitment to responsible travel and a pinch of Explore spirit Additional information: About the competition About Katie and Two Wandering Soles Contacts:

International Civil Aviation Organization - Wikipedia Specialised agency of the United Nations The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO; French: Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale; Chinese: 国际民航组织) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It changes the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth.[1] Its headquarters is located in the Quartier International of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The ICAO Council adopts standards and recommended practices concerning air navigation, its infrastructure, flight inspection, prevention of unlawful interference, and facilitation of border-crossing procedures for international civil aviation. The Air Navigation Commission (ANC) is the technical body within ICAO. History[edit] Fifty-two countries signed the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known as the Chicago Convention, in Chicago, Illinois, on 7 December 1944. Statute[edit] Coordinates:

Turismo de aventura: crecimiento a la vista y tendencias El turismo de aventura es uno de los segmentos que más ha crecido en los últimos años a pesar de las turbulencias económicas y para los destinos supone además una fuente de ingresos por viajero superior a la de otras categorías turísticas. Pero el rápido crecimiento representa a la vez una oportunidad y un peligro, según reconocen las empresas especializadas. Hasta hace pocos años, el turismo de aventura estaba considerado como un pequeño nicho del sector turístico. Pero hoy en día se ha convertido en un negocio cada vez más internacional, con una facturación global estimada de 263.000 millones de dólares anuales, según los cálculos de la Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), entidad que representa más de 300 empresas turísticas especializadas de 69 países. Estas empresas operan en ámbitos muy diferentes, desde las actividades de aventura consideradas extremas hasta otras aptas para todos los públicos. Impacto sobre los destinos Los destinos, cada vez más interesados Tendencias

UNICEF - Wikipedia Specialised agency of United Nations UNICEF ( YOO-nee-SEF), originally called the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund in full, now officially United Nations Children's Fund,[a] is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.[3][4] The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.[5] UNICEF's activities include providing immunizations and disease prevention, administering treatment for children and mothers with HIV, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation, promoting education, and providing emergency relief in response to disasters.[6] UNICEF is the successor of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, created on 11 December 1946, in New York, by the U.N. UNICEF relies entirely on voluntary contributions from governments and private donors. Creation[edit]

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Member states of the Organization of American States - ALL, North & South - the NAU ALREADY EXISTS All 35 independent nations of the Americas are member states of the Organization of American States (OAS).[1] Member States[edit] When formed on 5 May 1948 there were 21 members of the OAS. Non-members[edit] Observers[edit] [edit] References[edit] Finca Tierra Permaculture Design Course and Internship