UNWTO & WTM Ministers' Summit on promoting safe and seamless travel

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UNWTO & WTM Ministers' Summit on promoting safe and seamless travelThe UNWTO WTM Ministers’ Summit hosts an array of heading speakers from both a private and open zone to plead a pivotal subject of protected and seamless transport during this year’s World Travel Market Londo

The UNWTO WTM Ministers’ Summit hosts an array of heading speakers from both a private and open zone to plead a pivotal subject of protected and seamless transport during this year’s World Travel Market London.

Speakers during this year’s eventuality include:

  • Mr. Fritz Joussen, Chief Executive Officer, TUI
  • Mr. Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive, ABTA
  • Ms. Nina Brooks, Head, Securitym, Airports Council International (ACI) World
  • H.E. Mr. Mohamed Yehia Rashed, Minister of Tourism Egypt
  • Mr. Ryoichi Matsuyama, President, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
  • Hon. Najib Balala, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Ministry of Tourism Kenya
  • Hon. Edward Zammit Lewis, Minister of Tourism Malta
  • H.E. Mrs. Selma Elloumi Rekik, Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Tunisia
  • H.E. Mr. Nabi Avci, Minister of Culture and Tourism Turkey
  • Mr. Aldo Lale-Demoz, Deputy Executive Director and Director of a Division for Operations UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • Ms. Isabel Hill, Director, National Travel and Tourism Office United States Department of Commerce
  • H.E. Ms. Beatrice Maille, Director General, Consular Policy Bureau Global Affairs Canada Canada
  • Mr. David Scowsill, President and CEO, World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC)

World Travel Market London, Senior Director, Simon Press, said: “Safe and Seemless transport is a pivotal subject for all those concerned in tellurian transport and tourism. All a speakers during this year’s limit have approach knowledge of a impact of terrorism and a quarrel to keep nations, adults and tourists safe. we demeanour brazen to a thought-provoking and prolific discussion.

“Safety and confidence are pivotal pillars of tourism growth and we need to strengthen a common movement to build a safe, secure, and seamless transport framework. we trust this Summit will assistance us pierce brazen on this critical common plea as we work to safeguard that reserve and confidence can go palm in palm with compelling a seamless transport experience,” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai.

The event is chaired by CNN International’s Becky Anderson.

Party, Party, Party! WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns

World Travel Market London 2016 also announce a farrago of exhibitors that will be merrymaking in character during WTM London’s Festival programme on Wednesday Nov 9 from 5pm to 7pm.

WTM London’s Festival programme will have during slightest 13 countries hosting festivals giving all participants a event to socialize after a normal operative hours in a fun and colourful atmosphere.

Those attending will knowledge a farrago of cultures, hospitalities and cuisines with any hosting exhibitor charity something unique. India is among a exhibitors that will be hosting WTM London’s festivals.

India (Stand IN300 IN350), Assam India (Stand IN270) and Goa (Stand IN175):  With 2016 being announced a India’s year during WTM London, ‘Vibrant India’ themed festival will be showcasing a country’s informative flair, with music, dancing and normal cuisine on a pavilion where any dilemma of India will be presented. The states Assam India and Goa will also be presenting their normal song and dance. At a Goa’s stand, juicy Indian food and drinks will be served as a networking commences, accompanied with live folk song and a special dance performance.

China (Stand AS650), Japan (Stand AS640), Philippines (Stand AS500) and Vietnam (Stand AS260): In a Asian region, 4 countries are holding partial of a WTM London’s Festival programme. Japan National Tourism will be hosting a Japanese Calligraphy and paper sorcery while in a Vietnam stand, song is expected to attract copiousness of courtesy as a end showcases a dancing traditions.

Philippines is hosting a Philippine Street Party, food and cocktail bar with singing and percussion instruments. China is earnest to come adult with an sparkling mount presentation.

Bolivia (Stand LA450), Argentina (Stand LA420), Mexico (Stand LA120) and Caribbean (Stand CA235): Bolivia’s festival will be focusing on enlightenment and some Folkloric Dancing while Argentina will horde an dusk of Tango dancing and booze tasting. In a Mexico stand, a Hotel Xcaret Mexico will benefaction a live opening of a enactment of an ancient Mesoamerican God. Relax and tell with some Caribbean Agent Training Sessions, song and some delicious Caribbean food in a Caribbean stand.

Bulgaria (Stand EU900) and Denmark (Stand EU945): Bulgaria will constraint a glance of a nation with live dancers; Bulgarian booze tasting and delicious cold snacks.

VisitDenmark will also be hosting a celebration atmosphere with Poppy and Branch from a new charcterised comedy Trolls walking a building of WTM London. Meet a dual happy trolls, get your print taken and hear how we can win prizes. VisitDenmark has also implemented a Hug Time twice a day during WTM London only like a animation where a trolls cuddle any other any hour.

Ertebat Gostar Sobat (Stand TT518): Located in a record area, EGS are using an sparkling foe to get participants a possibility to win a outing to Persia. Visitors will have to answer severe questions during a activity.

World Travel Market London, Senior Director, Simon Press said: “The WTM London festivals were introduced in 2014 to applaud a 35th book of WTM London, though they were so successful they have continued. This year a festivals are even bigger and improved than before with copiousness of event for spontaneous networking and fun for all attendees.”

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