UN Tourism International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories

A Network of Tourism Observatories monitoring sustainable tourism development at Destination Level

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The UN Tourism International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) is a network of tourism observatories monitoring the economic, environmental and social impact of tourism at the destination level. The initiative is based on UN Tourism’s long-standing commitment to the sustainable and resilient growth of the sector through measurement and monitoring, supporting the evidence-based management of tourism.

MISSION

INSTO seeks to support and connect destinations that are committed to regular monitoring of economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism, to unlock the power of evidence-based decision making at the destination-level, fostering sustainable tourism practices locally and globally.

VISION

Fostering a dynamic network of partners that strives towards creating healthy places for both visitors and the host communities while leaving resilient destinations to future generations.

INSTO Framework

The updated framework for the operation and management of UN Tourism International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) was presented to UN Tourism Executive Council at its 104th session in Luxor, Egypt in November 2016.

INSTO Framework

INSTO Observatories

Meet the Observatories who have joined the UN Tourism INSTO Network

INSTO Observatories

INSTO Webinars

Serie INSTO Insights Webinars and Technical INSTO Webinars

INSTO Insights Webinars

Tools and Resources

A repository of tools and resources on the 11 mandatory issue areas that INSTO Observatories are required to monitor

Tools and Resources

How to Join

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LATEST INSTO EVENTS

Public Online Technical INSTO Webinars

INSTO Thematic Webinar — Amplifying the Impact of Monitoring through Stronger Annual Reporting

28 - 30 January, 2026

All Regions

INSTO

2024 Global INSTO Meeting

16 October, 2024

All Regions

INSTO INSTO Insights Webinar

INSTO Insights Webinar on Measuring Accessibility at the Destination Level

13 June, 2024

All Regions

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