The Universal Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA) has, for the first time, selected as a member of the Universal Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA) management, as a representative of the Middle East.
Yossi Fattal, director of the Israel Tourist and Travel Agents Association, the newly appointed member of UFTAA noted that "The organization has refrained from appointing an Israeli for many years for political reasons."
As part of his position as chairman of the committee for aviation affairs and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the organization, Fattal maintains close ties with representatives of countries that have no diplomatic relations with Israel.
The Universal Federation of Travel Agents Association (UFTAA) is a federation of national associations of travel agents and tour operators and is the largest world body representing the travel industry's views on both Inbound and Outbound travel.
UFTAA carries out continuous dialogue and consultation with other international organizations such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA) the International Union of Railways (IUR), the International Road Union (IRU), and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). UFTAA has consultative status with the UN/NGO/ECOSOC, and works closely with other world bodies such as UNESCO, WHO etc. for a sustainable and responsible tourism.
UFTAA is an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (WTO) and its Business Council (WTOBC). The Universal Federation of Travel Agents Association represents 114 National Associations and additional Affiliate members in a total of 121 countries.
