IIPT President Appointed Chancellor of
LIUTEBM University
The Senate/Board of Trustees of Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management (LIUTEBM) has appointed Louis D’Amore, Founder and President of (IIPT) as Chancellor of LIUTEBM.
In announcing the appointment, LIUTEBM Vice Chancellor, Dr. Patrick Kaligungwa stated, “Louis is an outstanding World personality, with international reputation and character befitting the appointment. He has contributed immensely to sustainable tourism development in Africa and other regions of the world and is a World renowned ambassador for Peace through Tourism.
“He has broad knowledge in environmental stewardship, preservingbiodiversity, enhancing cultures and valuing heritage, contribution to poverty reduction and overall tourism development. He brings with him tremendous experience to the University of LIUTEBM, which will bring about more exposure, collaboration, linkages and interaction of the students and lecturers from different environments in Africa, Asia, America and Europe.”
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SOUTH AFRICA JOINS THE IIPT FAMILY
IIPT is proud to announce formation of the South African Chapter of International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT-SA). A group of private professionals ranging from academic, legal, tourism and entrepreneurs have committed to developing impoverished communities in a true spirit of UBUNTU. The Cardinal spirit of Ubuntu is expressed in South African Nguni language “Umuntu umuntu ngomuntu” in English as “person is person though other persons - I am human because I belong to the human community and I view and treat others accordingly.”
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Olympic Truce Campaign Gathers Strength -
What you can do
IIPT is proud to be a partner in the global campaign promoting the 2012 Olympic Truce (‘Ekechereia’). The campaign builds on the historic UN resolution this past October calling for a global truce during the period of the Olympic Games.
The tradition of the Olympic Truce dates back to 776 BC, on the occasion of the first recorded Olympic Games in ancient Greece. City-states decided to cease all warfare and endorse Truce thus sending a message of peace and fair play. During the Truce, athletes, artists and their families, as well as ordinary pilgrims, could travel in total safety to participate in or attend the Olympic Games and return afterwards to their respective countries.
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IIPT Founder Presented Visionary Award by International Council of Tourism Partners
IIPT Founder and President Louis D’Amore was presented the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) Visionary Award by ICTP President Geoffrey Lipman earlier this month at World Travel Market.
Mr. Lipman said: “I have known Louis for 30 years. He is a true visionary and works tirelessly to spread his vision around the world for peace through tourism. He is so richly deserving of this award.”
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Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism:
Case Studies of Best Practice
Industry officials, experts, academics and practitioners share their knowledge, experience, research and methods of best practice to address and adapt to the adverse effects of
climate change
Edited by
Louis D’Amore and Dr. Patrick Kalifungwa
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The International Institute for Peace through Tourism’s 5th IIPT African Conference: “Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism in Africa and the Developing World,” was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in May 2011. Participants in the Conference were so enthusiastic about the quality of presentations that they believed the knowledge should be shared with a wider audience.
Accordingly, this publication contains papers and presentations from the 5th IIPT African Conference and other selected experts’ case studies, articles and models of best practice. It was developed in collaboration with IIPT’s academic partner in the Conference, Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management (LIUTEBM) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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There is no cost to access the book but contributions to IIPT to offset costs are welcome.
IIPT Panel at World Travel Market
Draws Overflow Attendance
The IIPT Panel at World Travel Market this year drew an overflow attendance of enthusiastic participants. The topic “Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism” was clearly of interest to many of the attendees at World Travel Market.
The panel was moderated by IIPT President, Louis D’Amore and included the following international experts:
Geoffrey Lipman FTS, Director, greenearth.travel; Advisor to Secretary-General UNWTO, and President ICTP (International Council of Tourism Partners). Geoffrey provided a global perspective on climate change and steps necessary at an international level to meet the challenge.
Alain St. Ange, CEO, Seychelles Tourism Board shared the best practice experience of the Seychelles.
Dr. Murray Simpson, Co-Director and CEO, CARIBSAVE Partnership, and Oxford University Centre for the Environment outlined the collaborative initiatives of the world’s most dependent region on tourism, and
Max Haberstroh, International Tourism Consultant illuminated the need for green energy throughout the travel and tourism industry.
IIPT Chapter Launched in
British Columbia, Canada
An IIPT Chapter was launched in British Columbia, Canada earlier this month at the Sunplex recreational complex, Kelowna, British Columbia. Under the title of “Forecast 2012: Forever Sunny and Green." The launch was organized by Silverado Socrates, who also attended the recent 5th IIPT African Conference in Lusaka, Zambia.
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IIPT Supports Zimbabwe – Zambia Joint Bid to Host
UNWTO 2013 General Assembly
IIPT is proud to support the joint bid of Zimbabwe and Zambia to jointly host the 20th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly at Victoria Falls – one of the seven natural wonders of the world – in 2013.
The proposed hosting of the UNWTO General Assembly would be held on the two towns adjacent to Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Livingstone, Zambia. The Mighty Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, shared by both Zimbabwe and Zambia. Click here to read more
IIPT World Peace Tours
IIPT launched World Peace Travel in an effort to be a model of tourism that exemplifies the ideals, concepts and philosophies upon which IIPT was founded and toward the mission of promoting a “Culture of Peace through Tourism.” World Peace Travel is being spearheaded by IIPT board member Donald King.
The following peace tours will be offered in 2012:
- The Gulf Experience: United Arab Emirates and Oman - January 31-February 10, 2012
- The Wild Jordan Tour - March 6-16, 2012
- Nabji Festival Trek & World Peace Tour to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan - January 8-21, 2012
- World Peace Tour: Tanzania - June 1-13, 2012
- Are You Ready to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro? - February 18 and June 16, 2012
- Discover Croatia 2012
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Merging of Sustainable Tourism and Renewable Energy as Peace Industries
A further outcome of the 5th IIPT African Conference is a commitment by IIPT to seek closer ties and collaboration with the renewable energy industries in achieving a sustainable and peaceful future for all humankind. Click here to read more
News@IIPT
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to welcome Louis D'Amore, Founder and President of the International Institute of Peace Through Tourism (IIPT), as one of its founding board members. Click here to read more information
