Day: July 15, 2016

Discussion, Press-Release 48 comments

Nice, France Terror Attack: Statement by the ICTP Chairman Juergen T Steinmetz

The Chairman of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners. Juergen Steinmetz is asking the traveling public and trade to keep traveling and include Nice in your upcoming travel plans. Attacking our travel and tourism industry is an attack not only on all of us as members of the world’s largest industry, but it’s also an attack on more than a billion people enjoying our hard work to make this world inviting and beautiful. We all have a responsibility here, and we

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Discussion 100 comments

On Nice attack: Eastern Intelligence Security & Survival Co.

Posted by ICTP Member  Eastern Intelligence Security & Survival Co. Dear Mr Steinmetz, Further to the bulletin ICTP issued earlier today (FRI-15-JUL-2016), I would respectfully ask you to consider the following: 1) Events are expected to get worse. 2) Whilst I appreciate the sentiment of your message (to keep traveling), it might also be prudent to issue general advice to your worldwide members/travelers along the lines of: a) Avoid large gatherings of people b) Maintain situational awareness c) Have an

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Africa, Tourism Leaders, Zimbabwe Leave a comment

Hon. Dr. Walter Mzembi, Ph.D.,Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism and Hospitality

The Hon. Dr. Walter Mzembi, Ph.D., has been the current Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry for the Republic of Zimbanwe since 2009. He has also been a member of Parliament for the Masvingo South Constituency since 2004 and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa Chairperson from 2013 to date. His experience in the world of tourism includes such international positions as Chairman of the Southern Africa Development Community Committee of Tourism Ministers in 2015,

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Lebanon, Middle East, Universities & Educational 6 comments

Lebanese University: Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

This is the only branch for tourism and hospitality studies at the Lebanese University. It’s highly distinguished for its high standards and dedicated faculty of different tourism disciplines. so, due to high demand of the faculty’s graduates, all students are employed by public companies and agencies. Since I’m specialized in cultural tourism,I’m mostly involved in teaching graduate courses in events management and supervising BA projects , MA internship and MA theses related to a wide variety of tourism topics and

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Central America, media, Sri Lanka 4 comments

The Sunday Leader Newspaper, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

Roy Silva, Editor – Travel and Shipping of The Sunday Leader newspaper for the last 4 1/2 years. A journalist in the Travel and Shipping sector for almost 30 years in leading newspapers in Sri Lanka. Could provide travel information from Sri Lanka, the Resplendent Island in the Indian Ocean where the traveller can watch the biggest animal, the Elephant and the Whale in the mesmerizing ocean within a few hours http://www.thesundayleader.lk/

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corporate member, European Union, media, U.K. One comment

Lionel Becherai, London, UK

Freelance journalist and tourism development consultant . Lionel Becherel is the founder of International Tourism Consultancy Associates with over 30 years experience in the tourism sector, 25 years of which in tourism development consultancy. He has led and worked on projects worldwide for major international executing and donor agencies such as UNWTO, UNDP, EU, JICA and others. He specialises in the formulation of tourism strategies and development plans, marketing strategies, ecotourism strategies and human resources strategies in destinations such as Nepal, Ghana, India,

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corporate member, North America, Tourism Leaders, Universities & Educational, USA 119 comments

Solimar International: Dr. Don Hawkins

Dr Don Hawkins is Solimar International’s Chairman and Principal. Solimar International is a tourism development and marketing firm that believes in the transformative power of sustainable tourism. Our work enhances destinations and inspires travelers to visit them. Based in Washington, D.C. with field offices around the world, we partner with and employ the industry’s leading experts in sustainable tourism and marketing—providing end-to-end solutions that consistently meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations. Dr. Don Hawkins is Professor Emeritus of

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