ΔΙΕΘΝΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΗ ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ ΠΟΙΚΙΛΗΣ ΥΛΗΣ - ΕΔΡΑ: ΑΘΗΝΑ

Ει βούλει καλώς ακούειν, μάθε καλώς λέγειν, μαθών δε καλώς λέγειν, πειρώ καλώς πράττειν, και ούτω καρπώση το καλώς ακούειν. (Επίκτητος)

(Αν θέλεις να σε επαινούν, μάθε πρώτα να λες καλά λόγια, και αφού μάθεις να λες καλά λόγια, να κάνεις καλές πράξεις, και τότε θα ακούς καλά λόγια για εσένα).

Παρασκευή 28 Οκτωβρίου 2016

The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit discusses safe and seamless travel

The UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit hosts an array of leading speakers from both the private and public sector to discuss the key topic of safe and seamless travel at this year’s World Travel Market London.
Speakers at this year’s event 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 the 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 travel is the key topic for all those involved in global travel and tourism. All the speakers at this year’s summit have direct experience of the impact of terrorism and the fight to keep nations, citizens and tourists safe. I look forward to a thought-provoking and productive discussion.
“Safety and security are key pillars of tourism development and we need to strengthen our common action to build a safe, secure, and seamless travel framework. I trust this Summit will help us move forward on this important common challenge as we work to ensure that safety and security can go hand in hand with promoting a seamless travel experience,” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai.
The session is chaired by CNN International’s Becky Anderson.

Party, Party, Party! WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns
World Travel Market London 2016 also announce the diversity of exhibitors that will be partying in style during WTM London’s Festival programme on Wednesday November 9 from 5pm to 7pm.
WTM London’s Festival programme will have at least 13 countries hosting festivals giving all participants the opportunity to socialise after the traditional working hours in a fun and vibrant atmosphere.
Those attending will experience the diversity of cultures, hospitalities and cuisines with each hosting exhibitor offering something unique. India is among the exhibitors that will be hosting WTM London’s festivals.
India (Stand IN300 & IN350), Assam India (Stand IN270) and Goa (Stand IN175):  With 2016 being declared the India’s year at WTM London, 'Vibrant India' themed festival will be showcasing the country’s cultural flair, with music, dancing and traditional cuisine on its pavilion where every corner of India will be presented. The states Assam India and Goa will also be presenting their traditional music and dance. At the Goa’s stand, tasty Indian food and drinks will be served as the networking commences, accompanied with live folk music and a special dance performance.
China (Stand AS650), Japan (Stand AS640), Philippines (Stand AS500) and Vietnam (Stand AS260): In the Asian region, four countries are taking part of the WTM London’s Festival programme. Japan National Tourism will be hosting the Japanese Calligraphy and paper magic while in the Vietnam stand, music is likely to attract plenty of attention as the destination showcases its dancing traditions.
Philippines is hosting the Philippine Street Party, food and cocktail bar with singing and percussion instruments. China is promising to come up with an exciting stand presentation.
Bolivia (Stand LA450), Argentina (Stand LA420), Mexico (Stand LA120) and Caribbean (Stand CA235): Bolivia’s festival will be focusing on culture and some Folkloric Dancing while Argentina will host an evening of Tango dancing and wine tasting. In the Mexico stand, the Hotel Xcaret Mexico will present its live performance of the personification of an ancient Mesoamerican God. Relax and unwind with some Caribbean Agent Training Sessions, music and some scrumptious Caribbean food in the Caribbean stand.
Bulgaria (Stand EU900) and Denmark (Stand EU945): Bulgaria will capture a glimpse of the country with live dancers; Bulgarian wine tasting and scrumptious cold snacks.
VisitDenmark will also be hosting a party atmosphere with Poppy and Branch from the new animated comedy Trolls walking the floor of WTM London. Meet the two happy trolls, get your photo taken and hear how you can win prizes. VisitDenmark has also implemented the Hug Time twice a day during WTM London just like the animation where the trolls hug each other every hour.
Ertebat Gostar Sobat (Stand TT518): Located in the technology area, EGS are running an exciting competition to get participants the chance to win a trip to Persia. Visitors will have to answer challenging questions during the activity.
World Travel Market London, Senior Director, Simon Press said: “The WTM London festivals were introduced in 2014 to celebrate the 35th edition of WTM London, but they were so successful they have continued. This year the festivals are even bigger and better than before with plenty of opportunity for informal networking and fun for all attendees.”