April 2016 – Worldtourism Wire

News

UNWTO Silk Road Task Force commits to work on joint marketing, training, infrastructure development and visa facilitation

Written by George Taylor, April 30, 2016

The 6th UNWTO Silk Road Task Force Meeting held in Urmia, Islamic Republic of Iran on 22-25 April 2016, agreed to advance joint marketing, training, infrastructure development and visa facilitation. The Meeting brought together representatives from 14 countries to discuss the key priorities for the Silk Road Action Plan 2016/2017. The 6th UNWTO Silk Road Task Force…

News

Seychelles discuss tourism on the sidelines of the 2016 United Nations Gathering of Culture Event in Seychelles

Written by George Taylor, April 28, 2016

Zimbabwe was represented at the 6th Edition of the Carnaval International de Victoria by Officials from their Tourism Authority. Karikoga Kaseke, the Chief Executive of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority accompanied by Sugar Chagonda, the Head of Corporate Affairs were in Seychelles to show support for the United Nations Gathering of Culture Event where the best from the World of Carnivals…

News

The next UNWTO Secretary General: A run behind the scene is on the way

Written by George Taylor, April 22, 2016

Recent reports mentioned among others His Excellency Alain St.Ange, minister of tourism for the Republic of the Seychelles as a possible candidate to succeed Dr Taleb Rifai as the new UNWTO secretary General in 2017 Last night at a press conference in the capital of the Seychelles, Victoria, the minister was asked by eTN if…

News

Caribbean Tourism Organization Earth Day Message 2016

Written by George Taylor,

Today the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) joins the world in recognizing and celebrating Earth Day. We have been blessed with a beautiful environment, in which to live, work and invest. We welcome over 25 million visitors, who, for generations, have been coming to our region for rest, relaxation, respite and rejuvenation. We have also been…

Opinion

Some Thoughts from ICTP for Earth Day 2016

Written by George Taylor,

Professor Geoffrey Lipman President ICTP The first Earth Day back in 1970 had a famous slogan “We have caught sight of the Enemy and he is Us”. 4 decades later we finally hav a global 2030 Sustainability Plan (the SDG’s) and 2050 Climate Resilience framework in the making. Make no mistake, this is the start…

News

African tourism ministers convene in Côte d’Ivoire

Written by George Taylor, April 20, 2016

Over three days (19-21 April) high-level tourism representatives from African countries, including 18 tourism ministers1, are convening in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to discuss the challenges of the sector and the priorities for the programme of work of UNWTO in the African continent. The event is held in parallel with the Sustainable Tourism Conference of the…

News

Is UNWTO and WTTC turning slightly pink in supporting LGBT travel?

Written by George Taylor, April 14, 2016

LGBT including marriage equality, is a hot issue in many countries and a great opportunity for the travel and tourism business. UNWTO and WTTC were able to stay out of this global discussion on how to categorize and include or exclude Gay, Lesbian, Transgender travelers into their policies and concept. As eTN reported today WTTC…

News

Transcript: LGBT & WTTC David Scowsill speaks at the IGLTA conference

Written by George Taylor,

David Scowsill, president & CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council today attended and spoke at the International Gay Lesbian Travel Association Annual Conference in Capetown South Africa. He said: TRANSCRIPT Good morning everyone, thanks once again for giving me the honor of addressing the IGLTA. People often ask me how WTTC can help…

Ministers & CEO

Transcript: SA Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom at the IGLTA Annual Global Convention

Written by George Taylor,

The Tourism minister from South Africa Derek Hanekom today addressed the IGLTA Annual Global conference in Capetwon on his stand on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender travel. TRANSCRIPT: It is a great honour for me to welcome you to the first International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Convention in Africa (IGLTA). We are extremely proud…

Opinion

European commission proposes suspension of Schengen visa wavers for US and Canadian visitors

Written by George Taylor, April 12, 2016

ETOA issued this informative in regards to the attempt by the EU to require tourist and business Visas for Americans and Canadians: WorldTourismWire reached out to German tourism officials in New York, but they do not yet want to comment. Off the record comments by several EU tourism boards voiced concerns. The European Commission today…

Archives for April 2016

UNWTO Silk Road Task Force commits to work on joint marketing, training, infrastructure development and visa facilitation

Seychelles discuss tourism on the sidelines of the 2016 United Nations Gathering of Culture Event in Seychelles

The next UNWTO Secretary General: A run behind the scene is on the way

Caribbean Tourism Organization Earth Day Message 2016

Some Thoughts from ICTP for Earth Day 2016

African tourism ministers convene in Côte d’Ivoire

Is UNWTO and WTTC turning slightly pink in supporting LGBT travel?

Transcript: LGBT & WTTC David Scowsill speaks at the IGLTA conference

Transcript: SA Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom at the IGLTA Annual Global Convention

European commission proposes suspension of Schengen visa wavers for US and Canadian visitors