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Endorsing Organizations of herbote.com, the WorldTourismDirectory.com, the World Travel & Tourism Directories or the earlier World Tourism Directory and the Handbook of German-International Relations:
The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA), a company limited by guarantee, is run by a board of directors representing tour operators,, representation companies, airlines and other parties involved in the tourist industry.
The objectives of the ATTA are to create a positive image of Africa and the Indian Ocean islands and to create a greater awareness of the Area as a travel destination. Further to create a closer working relationship amongst members of the association and travel industry representatives, to provide forums for the development, marketing and sales of the Area and the tourism products of members and to promote travel industry professionalism and skills through education and training.
The Africa Travel Association (ATA) is an international, nonprofit, nonpolitical, professional travel industry association whose objective is to promote tourism to Africa. Its membership is comprised of National Government Tourist Offices, hotels, airlines, cruise lines, ground and tour operators, travel agents, group tour leaders, marketing and media executives. ATA has chapters troughout Africa and North America; is a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents), WTO (World Tourism Organization), and industry partner with ARTA (Association of Regail Travel Agents), a founding member of the IIPT's Coalition of Partners for Peace Through Tourism; and a Green Globe Member. ATA organizes an annual international marketing conference in Africa; a bi-annual symposium on environmental and cultural preservation; and publishes the Africa Travel Magazine.
AMDAC+ Gesellschaft für Staatenforschung is an association pursuing the intention of intense research on political developments within certain
regions of the world far beyond the point of what is considered newsworthy by most parts of mass media, thereby providing a more detailed picture of
circumstances on-site to a willing and interested public. Focusing almost
exclusively on regions that lack true attention within medial representation, it ventures on the task of integrating these more appropriately into the global picture without taking side with any political individual or group.
With minor states, dependend territories, Arab Islamic states and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS being the core fields of the association´s research, there are however no restrictions for a further expansion of that list.
The Arab World Travel & Tourism Association (AWTTA) is the professional trade association for the travel and tourism industry of the Arab World - a non-profit making organisation embracing all 22 Arab States. AWTTA is dedicated to encourage tourism and business opportunities between both members and the rest of the world, a plattform for the exchange and subsequent implementation of ideas and good tourism practice.
AWTTA is pledged to create uniformity in high standards of quality and service and has the ability to design and monitor training and educational schemes tailored to the specific needs of our regions and members.
The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA), a non-profit professional travel industry association, founded in 1980 in Los Angeles, California. The Association has an Executive Board and regional offices in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Seattle, San Diego, Orange County CA, and San Francisco.
APTA membership includes over 100 corporate membership includes tourism offices, airlines and tour operators and wholesalers. In addition, 600+ individual travel agents participate in the 8 APTA's regional chapters.
APTA mission: It is the goal and purpose of APTA to promote tourism to the African continent. APTA will seek to improve tourism to Africa through the education of ist membership.
Regional chapters hold stimulating series of African theme educational dinner programs featuring informative speakers, new sales tools, destination and product presentations, door prizes, and networking potential with professional peers that is far-reaching and effective. The Association's quarterly newsletter, the APTA website www.apta.net, and APTA annual "Discover Africa" trade show, provide further marketing and networking opportunities amongst the travel trade, suppliers, and those dedicated to the education of African tourism.
The Indian Ocean Tourism Organization (IOTO) shared millenium vision is that every country around the Indian Ocean Rim will optimise its tourism potential in a sustainable manner to gehe benefit of all its people. Within this shared vision IOTO's mission is to enhance and add value to the tourism initiatives of its membership base, particulary with regard to intra and interregional marketing and strategic issues of common interest and mutual benefit to stakeholders in the region - thereby contributing to the enhancement of co-operation and sustainable tourism development. IOTO appreciates the fact that every destination has its own unique tourism products, immage (branding), strategies and structure. IOTO will therefore at all time strive to complement and to enhance destination-specific and private sector initiatives.
The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations) is active in the field of German foreign cultural politics, sustaining a dialogue with partners in Germany and abroad. This work is geared to promoting peaceful relationships and mutual understanding between cultures and nations by way of international cultural cooperation. The Institut for Auslandsbeziehungen therefore specially focuses on art, the humanities and education in the service of international understanding.
The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) is a not for profit organization dedicated to fostering tourism initiatives which contribute to international understanding and cooperation, an improved quality of environment - both built and natural, the preservation of heritage and through these initiatives, helping to bring about a peaceful and sustainable world.
More than 20 prestigious international tourism organizations have agreed to become funding members in a coalition of partners for World Peace through Tourism. They include the European Travel Commission (www.etc-europe-travel.org), Africa Travel Association (www.africa-ata.org), Caribbean Tourism Organization (www.caribtourism.org), International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (www.iacvb.org), Society of Incentive Travel Executives (www.site-intl.org), International Federation of Women Travel Organization (www.ifwto.org), Society for the Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped (www.sath.org) and others. Each founding partner of the Coalition is committed to a "Millenium Project" which contributes to the vision of Tourism as a Global Peace Industry.
Open Africa is registered not for gain organisation under the patronage of Nelson Mandela and headed up by Founder, Noel de Villiers. It was established in 1995 with the aim of optimising the synergies between tourism, job creation and conservation - this resulted in the concept of Afrikatourism and the development of the African Dream Project, the enabling system behind this site, and Team Africa.
Africatourism is grounded on the twin principles of sustainability and community participation. It is tourism based on Africa's strengths and designed to meet Africa's need. In the process, it reveals to the visitor the many treasures and experiences that this continent has to offer. Thus the world Afrikatourism is a branding for the features and characteristics of Africa, for what can only be experienced here, in the land that is the birthplace of humanity and the custodian of most of world's animal and plant species.
The integration of GIS technology with the Internet, which the African Dream Project has accomplished on this site, is a breakthrough in systemising the development and marketing of tourism. Organising and co-ordinating facilities for visitors is made easier as is the planning of itineraries by those intending a visit. Furthermore, there is no paid-for advertising on the site, so what you see is what you get - all listings are only those of genuine project participants.
Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is the recognised authoroty on Pacific Asia travel and tourism. PATA's membership includes nearly 100 government, state and city tourism bodies, 66 airlines and cruise lines -- al in all some 2,000 travel-related companies and organisations worldwide. In addition, 17,000 individuals participate in 80+ PATA Chapters worldwide.
PATA's mission: To enhance the growth, value and quality of Pacific Asia travel and tourism for the benefit of the membership of PATA.
The Association's Operational Headquarters is located in Bangkok, Thailand, with Administrative Headquarters in Oakland, California. PATA maintains divisional Offices in Oakland, Sydney, Singapore and Monaco, and the Office of Environment and Culture in Oakland.
The Essence of Africa - 14 Fascinating countries of the Southern part of the continent which offer an unique opportunity to discover the natural wonders and slpendours of the region. The contrast of scenery, climate, colours and tradition are infinite, with each new day offering yet more delights to tantalise the senses.
A multy-country itinerary in these amazingly diverse and enthralling countries offers holidaymakers the perfect setting for a holiday packed with adventure, radiant with beauty, cloaked in mystery and imbued with the heritage of past centuries.
The Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa is an exciting new concept in Southern African Regional Tourism co-operation, intended to develop the combined tourism interests of ist 14 member states in the new millenium. Its primary responsibility is to promote tourism in Southern Africa in close co-operation with the region's national tourist organizations and the private sector in the trade.
RETOSA aims at creating a concrete destination identity in the market in order for the compete effectively on the tourism front. Member states: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), formerly the Tourism Council of the South Pacific (TSCP), is dedicated to assisting any organisation, large or small, regional or international, involved in South Pacific travel and tourism. Our regional and international membership encompasses National Tourist Offices, hotels, resorts, car rental operators, coach operators, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, cruise and dive operators and all other businesses associated with travel and tourism in the South Pacific.
Members receive an exclusive array of services and benefits designed to give them a competitive advantage in the promotion of their products or services to the sources of business. SPTO is committed to the promotion and development of the South Pacific as a desirable holiday destination on the international tourism scene.
Initiated in 1990, the Sports Tourism International Council is a professional association devoted to the development of the sports tourism profession. Currently, the Council has a membership of over 2,500 persons from around the globe.
Since ist inception, the Sports Tourism International Council (STIC) has undertaken significant steps to assist in the promulgation of the Sport Tourism profession.
With the establishment of the Research Unit System, the Council has shared much documentation via ist Special Interest List Server. The Data Base on sports tourism supplements the information foundation for the members. A Training Dimension is also offered through the establishment of the Certification Program leading to the certified Sports Tourism Manager designation. Conferences have been initiated with the next major symposium to be held prior to the 2004 Olympic Games. The Sports Tourism International Council - Research Unit Greece will collaborating hosts for the Pre-Olympic Symposium on Sports Tourism.
The Council has published the Journal of Sport Tourism since 1993 and has had several Special Issues including the Foundations of Sports Tourism, History Perspectives of Sports Tourism and the Presentation Abstracts from the 2000 Pre-Olympic Symposium held in Canberra, Australia. The Sports Tourism International Council has provided Consulting Services for groups and individuals (in the sports tourism field) on many and varied projects.
The World Tourism Foundation (www.worldtourismfoundation.org) provides the traveling consumer direct access to the information resources of the official destination marketing organizations around the world at www.worldtourismfoundation.org. These organizations are recognized and supported by governments and the local tourism suppliers. Proceeds generated from the use of the Network for business or pleasure are distributed to tourism leaders to address the increasing threats and barriers to travel. The World Tourism Foundation views the face-to-face interaction of billions of host and visitors each year as essential to world peace and our mutual journey on Earth.
The World Tourism Organization (WTO) is the leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how. Ist membership includes 138 countries and territories and
more than 350 Affiliate Members representing local government, tourism associations and private enterprise.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the Global Business Leaders' Forum for Travel & Tourism. Its Members are Chief Executives from all sectors of industry, including accomodation, catering, entertainment, recreation, transportation and other travel-related services. Its central goal is to work with governments to realise the full potential economic impact of the world's largest generator of wealth and jobs - Travel & Tourism.
Founded in 1990, WTTC policies are set and implemented by a 15 Member Executive Committee, a President and a small staff in London, with representative offices in North, Central & South America, Africa, Asia/Pacific and Central & Eastern Europe.
WTTC's Strategic Priorities are the organisation's guiding policy platform. They identify the potential for Travel & Tourism to generate some 5.4 million new jobs or 252 milion jobs by 2010 across the world economy, with new public/private sector cooperation.
The Africa Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA)
The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA), a company limited by guarantee, is run by a board of directors representing tour operators,, representation companies, airlines and other parties involved in the tourist industry.The objectives of the ATTA are to create a positive image of Africa and the Indian Ocean islands and to create a greater awareness of the Area as a travel destination. Further to create a closer working relationship amongst members of the association and travel industry representatives, to provide forums for the development, marketing and sales of the Area and the tourism products of members and to promote travel industry professionalism and skills through education and training.
- The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA)
P.O.Box 60, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1RP, United Kingdom
tel: (+44-1983) 872216, fax: (+44-1983) 875452
e-Mail: info@atta.co.uk
Website: www.atta.co.uk
Africa Travel Association (ATA)
The Africa Travel Association (ATA) is an international, nonprofit, nonpolitical, professional travel industry association whose objective is to promote tourism to Africa. Its membership is comprised of National Government Tourist Offices, hotels, airlines, cruise lines, ground and tour operators, travel agents, group tour leaders, marketing and media executives. ATA has chapters troughout Africa and North America; is a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents), WTO (World Tourism Organization), and industry partner with ARTA (Association of Regail Travel Agents), a founding member of the IIPT's Coalition of Partners for Peace Through Tourism; and a Green Globe Member. ATA organizes an annual international marketing conference in Africa; a bi-annual symposium on environmental and cultural preservation; and publishes the Africa Travel Magazine.- Africa Travel Association (ATA)
347 Fifth Avenue, #610, New York, NY 10016, U.S.A.
tel: (+1-212) 447-1926, fax: (+1-212) 725-8253
e-Mail: africatravelasso@aol.com
Website: www.africa-ata.org
AMDAC+ Gesellschaft für Staatenforschung e.V.
AMDAC+ Gesellschaft für Staatenforschung is an association pursuing the intention of intense research on political developments within certain
regions of the world far beyond the point of what is considered newsworthy by most parts of mass media, thereby providing a more detailed picture of
circumstances on-site to a willing and interested public. Focusing almost
exclusively on regions that lack true attention within medial representation, it ventures on the task of integrating these more appropriately into the global picture without taking side with any political individual or group.With minor states, dependend territories, Arab Islamic states and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS being the core fields of the association´s research, there are however no restrictions for a further expansion of that list.
- AMDAC+ Gesellschaft für Staatenforschung e.V.
Krötenweg 2, 06116 Halle/Saale, Germany
tel: (+49-345) 5710746, fax: (+49-345) 2021093
e-Mail: einzelheiten@amdacplus.org
Website: www.amdacplus.org
Arab World Travel & Tourism Association (AWTTA)
The Arab World Travel & Tourism Association (AWTTA) is the professional trade association for the travel and tourism industry of the Arab World - a non-profit making organisation embracing all 22 Arab States. AWTTA is dedicated to encourage tourism and business opportunities between both members and the rest of the world, a plattform for the exchange and subsequent implementation of ideas and good tourism practice.AWTTA is pledged to create uniformity in high standards of quality and service and has the ability to design and monitor training and educational schemes tailored to the specific needs of our regions and members.
- The Arab World Travel & Tourism Association
P.O.Box 300, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1WA, United Kingdom
tel: (+44-20) 82553000, fax: (+44-20) 82412390
e-Mail: info@awtta.com
Website: www.awtta.com
Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA)
The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA), a non-profit professional travel industry association, founded in 1980 in Los Angeles, California. The Association has an Executive Board and regional offices in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Seattle, San Diego, Orange County CA, and San Francisco.
APTA membership includes over 100 corporate membership includes tourism offices, airlines and tour operators and wholesalers. In addition, 600+ individual travel agents participate in the 8 APTA's regional chapters.APTA mission: It is the goal and purpose of APTA to promote tourism to the African continent. APTA will seek to improve tourism to Africa through the education of ist membership.
Regional chapters hold stimulating series of African theme educational dinner programs featuring informative speakers, new sales tools, destination and product presentations, door prizes, and networking potential with professional peers that is far-reaching and effective. The Association's quarterly newsletter, the APTA website www.apta.net, and APTA annual "Discover Africa" trade show, provide further marketing and networking opportunities amongst the travel trade, suppliers, and those dedicated to the education of African tourism.
- Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA)
1253 Paddock Court, Aurora, IL 060504, U.S.A.
tel: (+1-630) 761-2991, fax: (+1-630) 761-0693
e-Mail: safcon@ix.netcom.com
e-Mail: info@apta.net
Website: www.apta.net
Centro de Documentacion Turistica (CDT)
- Centro de Documentación Turistica (CDT)
Avenida de los Toreros 14, 28028 Madrid, Spain
tel: (+34) 913559914, fax: (+34) 913559914
e-Mail: cdt@puentedigital.com
Website: www.cdturistica.com
Indian Ocean Tourism Organization (IOTO)
The Indian Ocean Tourism Organization (IOTO) shared millenium vision is that every country around the Indian Ocean Rim will optimise its tourism potential in a sustainable manner to gehe benefit of all its people. Within this shared vision IOTO's mission is to enhance and add value to the tourism initiatives of its membership base, particulary with regard to intra and interregional marketing and strategic issues of common interest and mutual benefit to stakeholders in the region - thereby contributing to the enhancement of co-operation and sustainable tourism development. IOTO appreciates the fact that every destination has its own unique tourism products, immage (branding), strategies and structure. IOTO will therefore at all time strive to complement and to enhance destination-specific and private sector initiatives.- Indian Ocean Tourism Organization (IOTO)
Independence House, Independence Avenue, P.O.Box 436, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
tel: (+248) 225577, fax: (+248) 225578
e-Mail: ioto@seychelles.net
Website: www.ioto.org.sc
Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa)
The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations) is active in the field of German foreign cultural politics, sustaining a dialogue with partners in Germany and abroad. This work is geared to promoting peaceful relationships and mutual understanding between cultures and nations by way of international cultural cooperation. The Institut for Auslandsbeziehungen therefore specially focuses on art, the humanities and education in the service of international understanding.- Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa)
Charlottenplatz 17, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
tel: (+49-711) 22250, fax: (+49-711) 2225131
e-Mail: info@ifa.de
Website: www.ifa.de
International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT)
The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) is a not for profit organization dedicated to fostering tourism initiatives which contribute to international understanding and cooperation, an improved quality of environment - both built and natural, the preservation of heritage and through these initiatives, helping to bring about a peaceful and sustainable world.
More than 20 prestigious international tourism organizations have agreed to become funding members in a coalition of partners for World Peace through Tourism. They include the European Travel Commission (www.etc-europe-travel.org), Africa Travel Association (www.africa-ata.org), Caribbean Tourism Organization (www.caribtourism.org), International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (www.iacvb.org), Society of Incentive Travel Executives (www.site-intl.org), International Federation of Women Travel Organization (www.ifwto.org), Society for the Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped (www.sath.org) and others. Each founding partner of the Coalition is committed to a "Millenium Project" which contributes to the vision of Tourism as a Global Peace Industry.- International Institute for Peace Through Tourism
Fox Hill 13, Cottage Club Road, Stowe, VT 05672, U.S.A.
tel: (+1-802) 253-8671, fax: (+1-802) 253-2645
e-Mail: info@iipt.org
Website: www.iipt.org
Open Africa
Open Africa is registered not for gain organisation under the patronage of Nelson Mandela and headed up by Founder, Noel de Villiers. It was established in 1995 with the aim of optimising the synergies between tourism, job creation and conservation - this resulted in the concept of Afrikatourism and the development of the African Dream Project, the enabling system behind this site, and Team Africa.Africatourism is grounded on the twin principles of sustainability and community participation. It is tourism based on Africa's strengths and designed to meet Africa's need. In the process, it reveals to the visitor the many treasures and experiences that this continent has to offer. Thus the world Afrikatourism is a branding for the features and characteristics of Africa, for what can only be experienced here, in the land that is the birthplace of humanity and the custodian of most of world's animal and plant species.
The integration of GIS technology with the Internet, which the African Dream Project has accomplished on this site, is a breakthrough in systemising the development and marketing of tourism. Organising and co-ordinating facilities for visitors is made easier as is the planning of itineraries by those intending a visit. Furthermore, there is no paid-for advertising on the site, so what you see is what you get - all listings are only those of genuine project participants.
- Open Africa
P.O.Box 44814, Claremont 7735, South Africa
tel: (+27-21) 6839639, fax: (+27-21) 6839639
e-Mail: africandream@openafrica.org
Website: www.openafrica.org
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is the recognised authoroty on Pacific Asia travel and tourism. PATA's membership includes nearly 100 government, state and city tourism bodies, 66 airlines and cruise lines -- al in all some 2,000 travel-related companies and organisations worldwide. In addition, 17,000 individuals participate in 80+ PATA Chapters worldwide.
PATA's mission: To enhance the growth, value and quality of Pacific Asia travel and tourism for the benefit of the membership of PATA.The Association's Operational Headquarters is located in Bangkok, Thailand, with Administrative Headquarters in Oakland, California. PATA maintains divisional Offices in Oakland, Sydney, Singapore and Monaco, and the Office of Environment and Culture in Oakland.
- Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Operational Headquarters, Unit B1, Siam Tower, 989 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
tel: (+62-2) 6582000, fax: (+62-2) 6582010
e-Mail: patabkk@pata.th.com
Website: www.pata.org
Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa (RETOSA)
The Essence of Africa - 14 Fascinating countries of the Southern part of the continent which offer an unique opportunity to discover the natural wonders and slpendours of the region. The contrast of scenery, climate, colours and tradition are infinite, with each new day offering yet more delights to tantalise the senses.A multy-country itinerary in these amazingly diverse and enthralling countries offers holidaymakers the perfect setting for a holiday packed with adventure, radiant with beauty, cloaked in mystery and imbued with the heritage of past centuries.
The Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa is an exciting new concept in Southern African Regional Tourism co-operation, intended to develop the combined tourism interests of ist 14 member states in the new millenium. Its primary responsibility is to promote tourism in Southern Africa in close co-operation with the region's national tourist organizations and the private sector in the trade.
RETOSA aims at creating a concrete destination identity in the market in order for the compete effectively on the tourism front. Member states: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa (RETOSA)
P.O.Box 7381, Halfway House 1683, South Africa
tel: (+27-11) 3152420, fax: (+27-11) 3152422
e-Mail: retosa@iafrica.com
Website: www.retosa.com
South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO)
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), formerly the Tourism Council of the South Pacific (TSCP), is dedicated to assisting any organisation, large or small, regional or international, involved in South Pacific travel and tourism. Our regional and international membership encompasses National Tourist Offices, hotels, resorts, car rental operators, coach operators, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, cruise and dive operators and all other businesses associated with travel and tourism in the South Pacific.Members receive an exclusive array of services and benefits designed to give them a competitive advantage in the promotion of their products or services to the sources of business. SPTO is committed to the promotion and development of the South Pacific as a desirable holiday destination on the international tourism scene.
- South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO)
G.P.O.Box 13119, Suva, Fiji
tel: (+679) 3304177, fax: (+679) 3301995
e-Mail: info@spto.org
Website www.spto.org
Sports Tourism International Council (STIC)
Initiated in 1990, the Sports Tourism International Council is a professional association devoted to the development of the sports tourism profession. Currently, the Council has a membership of over 2,500 persons from around the globe.Since ist inception, the Sports Tourism International Council (STIC) has undertaken significant steps to assist in the promulgation of the Sport Tourism profession.
With the establishment of the Research Unit System, the Council has shared much documentation via ist Special Interest List Server. The Data Base on sports tourism supplements the information foundation for the members. A Training Dimension is also offered through the establishment of the Certification Program leading to the certified Sports Tourism Manager designation. Conferences have been initiated with the next major symposium to be held prior to the 2004 Olympic Games. The Sports Tourism International Council - Research Unit Greece will collaborating hosts for the Pre-Olympic Symposium on Sports Tourism.
The Council has published the Journal of Sport Tourism since 1993 and has had several Special Issues including the Foundations of Sports Tourism, History Perspectives of Sports Tourism and the Presentation Abstracts from the 2000 Pre-Olympic Symposium held in Canberra, Australia. The Sports Tourism International Council has provided Consulting Services for groups and individuals (in the sports tourism field) on many and varied projects.
- Sports Tourism International Council (STIC)
P.O.Box 5580, Station "F", Ottawa, ON K2C 3M1, Canada
tel: (+1-613) 226-9447, fax: (+1-613) 226-9446
e-Mail: sptourism@aol.com
Website: www.sptourism.net
World Tourism Foundation (WTF)
The World Tourism Foundation (www.worldtourismfoundation.org) provides the traveling consumer direct access to the information resources of the official destination marketing organizations around the world at www.worldtourismfoundation.org. These organizations are recognized and supported by governments and the local tourism suppliers. Proceeds generated from the use of the Network for business or pleasure are distributed to tourism leaders to address the increasing threats and barriers to travel. The World Tourism Foundation views the face-to-face interaction of billions of host and visitors each year as essential to world peace and our mutual journey on Earth.- World Tourism Foundation (WTF)
8201 Greensboro Drive #300 McLean, VA 22201, U.S.A.
tel: (+1-434) 975-3137
e-Mail: info@worldtourismfoundation.org
Website: www.worldtourismfoundation.org
World Tourism Organization (WTO)
The World Tourism Organization (WTO) is the leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how. Ist membership includes 138 countries and territories and
more than 350 Affiliate Members representing local government, tourism associations and private enterprise.- World Tourism Organization (WTO)
Capitán Haya 42, 28020 Madrid, Spain
tel: (+34) 915678100, fax: (34) 915713733
e-Mail: omt@world-tourism.org
Website: www.world-tourism.org
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the Global Business Leaders' Forum for Travel & Tourism. Its Members are Chief Executives from all sectors of industry, including accomodation, catering, entertainment, recreation, transportation and other travel-related services. Its central goal is to work with governments to realise the full potential economic impact of the world's largest generator of wealth and jobs - Travel & Tourism.
Founded in 1990, WTTC policies are set and implemented by a 15 Member Executive Committee, a President and a small staff in London, with representative offices in North, Central & South America, Africa, Asia/Pacific and Central & Eastern Europe.WTTC's Strategic Priorities are the organisation's guiding policy platform. They identify the potential for Travel & Tourism to generate some 5.4 million new jobs or 252 milion jobs by 2010 across the world economy, with new public/private sector cooperation.
- World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
1-2 Queen Victoria Terrace, Sovereign Court, London E1W 3HA, United Kingdom
tel: (+44-870) 7279882, fax: (+44-870) 7289882
e-Mail: enquiries@wttc.org
Website: www.wttc.org
