Archives for March 2016

News

Ministerial Debate with the Private Sector on Pacific Island Tourism

Written by George Taylor, March 31, 2016

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), will hold the PATA/UNWTO Ministerial Debate on Pacific Island Tourism in Guam, USA on May 21, 2016. The event, generously hosted by the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB), will be held at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort. During the high-level debate, representatives…

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ST-EP International Organization: Zambia ambassador was at the signing ceremony

Written by George Taylor, March 30, 2016

In 2013, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) General Assembly unanimously approved the proposal that the UNWTO ST-EP (Sustainable Tourism for Eliminating Poverty) Foundation to become an independent international organization headquartered in Seoul, Korea. The project was endorsed by the 156 UNWTO Member States including Zambia. Ambassador Mumba Kapumpa, SC represented Zambia at the…

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Zimbabwe moving to secure the next UNWTO Secretary General position

Written by George Taylor, March 24, 2016

Zimbabwe’s  minister of Tourism H.E. Walter Mzembi is trying to secure his move to become the next Secretary General of the UNWTO (United Nation World Tourism Organization) The 7th meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) of ministers responsible for Tourism was held in Gaborone, Botswana  next week, March 14-15, 2016. The Council endorsed…

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Opinion

Security, Open Borders and Travelism – Time for a Reality Check!

Written by George Taylor, March 23, 2016

Brussels- Sitting at my desk, watching continuous news bulletins on the bombs at our airport and on our metro, makes me focus a little more on what has happened at an increasing number of destinations since 5 aircraft were hijacked at the same time in 1970 and how as a young man, I worked with…

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Appeal for ministers of tourism not to be by-standers in assault on travel industry

Written by George Taylor, March 22, 2016

The Belgium terrorist attack brings Presidents and Heads of States together as they send messages of condolence to the Kingdom of Belgium Another sad day for the Community of Nations as the world hears of more bomb blasts now labeled Acts of Terror. Below is a message sent by President James Michel of the Seychelles to…

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UNWTO strongly condemns the attacks in Brussels

Written by George Taylor,

UNWTO is deeply shocked by the tragic attacks perpetrated in Brussels. On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the Belgian people in this difficult moment. “On the behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt condolences to the…

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2050 No-Carbon-Aviation “Moon-shot” for Green Growth

Written by George Taylor, March 21, 2016

Brussels / Hawaii / Seychelles – In a Keynote address to the CAPA Aviation Summit, Professor Geoffrey Lipman,President of ICTP (International Coalition of Tourism Partners), focused on what he called “the new Global Sustainability Agenda”, the existential nature of Climate Change and a long-term vision of no-carbon aviation. He referenced connected 2015 Heads of State Summits on Development…

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Opinion

Tourism and Security – the situation needs our leaders attention

Written by George Taylor, March 20, 2016

Seychelles Minister of Tourism Alain St.Ange added this commentary. “ In Madrid as FITUR 2016 got underway a Tourism Ministerial meeting was called by Tabel Rifai, the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to discuss tourism and security.  The idea for the Ministers of Tourism to stop being bye-standers anymore when…

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Swedish private sector commits to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

Written by George Taylor, March 19, 2016

Visita and Svensk Turism AB have become the latest private sector signatories to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics. The signature of the commitment to the Code took place on the occasion of Sweden’s Hospitality Industry Congress, held in Gothenburg (17 March 2016).  By adhering to the Code, the private sector signatories commit to respect its…

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UNWTO deeply saddened by FlyDubai crash

Written by George Taylor,

MADRID, Spain – UNWTO is deeply saddened by the news of the accident of Flydubai flight FZ981 in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO expresses its sympathies and condolences to the families and friends of the victims. “It was with great sorrow that we heard the news…

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