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3rd IIPT AFRICAN CONFERENCE
ON PEACE THROUGH TOURISM
Hotel
InterContinental
Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia
February 6-11, 2005
Organized by
International Institute for Peace through Tourism
In Partnership with
Africa Travel Association
Hosted by
Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources
Republic of Zambia
Theme: Tourism – Pathway to a Peaceful and Prosperous Africa
Aim:
To develop a 21st Century Vision
for African Tourism
Goals:
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Provide a forum for leading government, industry, donor agency and NGO
decision makers, as well as leading educators and practitioners to debate
and reach consensus on a 21st Century vision for African
Tourism.
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Facilitate the development of strategic alliances and strategies to
achieve that vision.
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Demonstrate elements of that vision with “Success Stories” and Models of
“Best Practice.”
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Continue building a global awareness of Africa as a 21st Century destination.
PROGRAM
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Sunday,
February 6, 2005 |
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08:00-18:00
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Registration
Special Legacy Event
Special
Ceremony at Dag Hammarskjold Site commemorating 100th
birthday
of U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold
Ndola, Zambia |
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09:00-17:00
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Forums |
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09:00-17:00 |
Educators Forum
Co-Moderators:
Dr. Hussein Sosovele, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
and
Mr. Stephen Kings Banda, Hotel and Tourism Training Institute, Republic
of Zambia |
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09:00-09:30 |
Keynote Speaker
Hon. Andrew Mulenga MP
Minister of Education, Republic of Zambia |
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09:30-11:00 |
Introductions of all participants; sharing of goals and aspirations for
the Educators Forum; overview of data bases, research, course curricula
etc. available for sharing; and preliminary views on future directions
for Tourism/Hospitality/Wildlife Management Education for Africa – and
opportunities for collaboration |
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11:00-11:20 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Garden Group |
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11:20-12:20 |
Presentation of Papers
Dr. Kamilla Swart, Cape Peninsula
University of Technology, South Africa
“Contributing towards a Research Culture in the Event Tourism Industry –
A Public Private Sector Partnership
Emaad Muhanna, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
“An Evaluation of the Academic Training in Higher Education in the Era
of e-Tourism”
Wendy Lickacz, Western Economic Diversification, Canada
“Portrait of a Peacebuilder” |
| 12:20-13:20 |
Luncheon break |
| 13:20-14:30 |
Continue presentation of Papers
Professor Lungwangwa, University of Zambia
“Tourism Contribution to Poverty Reduction” |
| 14:30-14:50 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Ibis Gardens |
| 14:50-16:00 |
Discussions and consensus on a 21st Century vision of
Education for African Tourism, Hospitality and Wildlife Management |
| 16:00-17:00 |
Action Plan to begin the journey towards the vision |
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09:00-17:00 |
Youth Leadership Forum
Moderator:
Rebecca Phiri, Royal Pearls Insurance Brokers, Zambia
Mentor:
Dr. Catherine DeLeo
Mentor, IIPT International Student and Youth Leadership Network, USA |
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09:00-10:20 |
Introductions of all participants; sharing of goals and aspirations for
the Youth Leadership Forum and preliminary views on future directions
for Youth Leadership in African Tourism |
| 10:20-10:40 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Garden Group |
| 10:40-12:00 |
Presentation of Papers
Cleto Chibale, Children Welfare Foundation, Inc., Zambia
“Sustainable Child and Youth Tourism - Youth Travel, Adventure and
Nature Tourism”
Kenneth Thlaka, Establishment for Comprehensive Youth Development, South
Africa
“Integrating Youths in the Tourism Sector” |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Luncheon Break |
| 13:00-14:00 |
Continue presentation of Papers
Jacob Makambwe, Youth Enterprise Development Foundation, Zambia
“The Role of Youths in Contribution to Sustainable Economic Development
as Key to 21st Century Vision of African Tourism”
Stanley James M.D., Integration of Values,
Kettering Medical Center, USA |
| 14:00-15:10 |
Discussion and consensus on a 21st Century African Vision for
Youth Leadership in Tourism, Hospitality and Wildlife Management |
| 15:10-15:30 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Ibis Gardens |
| 15:30-17:00 |
Action Plan to begin the journey |
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17:00-18:30 |
Meeting for Moderators and Rapporteurs |
| 18:30-20:00 |
Welcoming Reception
Hosted by Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources,
Republic of Zambia |
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Monday, February 7,
2005 |
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08:00-18:00
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Registration |
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08:00-08:20 |
Arrival of delegates |
| 08:20-08:45 |
Opening
Ceremony
Masters of Ceremony:
Caristo Chitamfya, Zambia National Broadcasting Corp., Zambia
and
Fridah Chintu-Mudenda, Sun International,
Zambia |
Welcome Addresses
Russell M. Mulele, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism,
Environment, and Natural Resources, Republic of Zambia
Geoffrey Lipman, Special Advisor to Secretary General, World Tourism
Organization
Hon. Patrick Kalifungwa, Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural
Resource, Republic of Zambia, and President, Africa Travel
Association |
| 08:45-09:00 |
Cultural Performance: Song
“Mwaiseni” performed by Children’s Choir |
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09:00-09:10 |
Introduction of His Excellency Mr. Levy P. Mwanawasa SC, President,
Republic of Zambia and Conference Patron |
| 09:10- 09:30 |
Opening Address by His Excellency Mr. Levy P. Mwanawasa |
| 09:30-09:50 |
Keynote Address by His Excellency Olusagun Obasanjo, President,
Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| 09:50-10:00 |
Thank you - Mira Berman, Executive Director, Africa Travel Association |
| 10:00-10:20 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Finance Bank of Zambia Ltd |
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10:20-12:00 |
Plenary I
A 21st Century Vision for African Tourism
Moderator
Hon. Patrick Kalifungwa, Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural
Resource, Zambia, and President, Africa Travel Association
His Excellency Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, First President, Republic of
Zambia
DeVilliers Botha, Executive Manager, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Martin Brennan, U.S. Ambassador to Zambia
Sir Andy (J.K.) Chande, Trustee, Rotary International, Former Chairman
of Tanzania Tourist Corporation and Air Tanzania Corporation
Erastus Mwencha, Secretary General, Common Market of Eastern and
Southern Africa (COMESA) |
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12:00-13:30
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Special Luncheon Honoring U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold
as a “Man of Peace” on
occasion of the 100th year of his birth
Fragigi Restaurant Millennium City
Hosted by Swedish Embassy |
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13:30-14:00 |
Plenary I
A 21st Century Vision for African Tourism
(continued):
Hon. Zakia Hamdani Meghji, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism,
Tanzania and, and Immediate Past President, Africa Travel Association
Ohene Owusu Nyanin, Country Manager, World Bank, Zambia Country Office
DeVilliers Botha, Executive Manager, Development Bank of Southern Africa |
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14:00-15:20 |
Plenary II
Healing the Wounds of Conflict through Tourism, Culture and Sport
Moderator and Speaker
Ambassador Dr. Steke Mwale, Roving Ambassador – Great Lakes
Hon. Eduardo Jonatao Chingunji, Minister of Hotels and Tourism, Republic
of Angola
Ambassador Torsten Orn, Member, Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences,
St. Antony’s College, Oxford and the Court of Conciliation and
Arbitration, Geneva
Denise Biggs, Director, Open Africa, South Africa |
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15:20-15:40 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Pamodzi Hotel |
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15:40-17:20 |
Concurrent Sessions A
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Community Tourism
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Tourism Contribution to Poverty
Reduction
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Private Sector Models
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Community Tourism
Moderator: Mira Berman,
Executive Director, Africa Travel Association
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Jean
Marc Mignon, Vice President, BITS- International Bureau for Social
Tourism, France
“Fair Tourism: The Development of Community Based Tourism in Western
Africa”
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Douglas
Trent and Alessandra Madile, CECD - Community Ecotourism
Consulting & Development Inc., USA
“Developing Community Based
Ecotourism”
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Chief
Mukuni, Mukuni Royal Palace, Zambia
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Chief Mwanachingwala, Mwanachingwala Conservation Area Project, Zambi |
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Tourism Contribution to Poverty Reduction
Moderator: Charity C. Lumpa, Managing Director, Zambia National
Tourist Board
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Zandile
Ndaba, Community Public Private Partnerships, South Africa
“The Use of African Natural Resources in the Promotion of a 21st Century
Vision for African Tourism”
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Roy
Mutelele, Mumbwa Community Resources Board, Zambia
“The Case of the Mumbwa Community Resources Board”
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Hussein
Sosovele, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
“Tourism Development and Poverty Reduction Initiatives: Lessons
from Tanzania” |
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Private Sector Models
Moderator: John Graff, IIPT
Board of Directors
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Ashley Wentworth, Stormsriver Adventures, South Africa
“Poverty Alleviation through Responsible and Sustainable Eco
Adventure Tourism Development in Rural Areas – A Private Sector Model”
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Mike and Chris McHugo, Kashah du Toubkal,
Morocco
“Making a difference, Action not
Words – Heart and Head”
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Bruce Chapman, Tourism Council of Zambia |
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Monday – Reception
Host: U.S. Embassy |
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Tuesday,
February 8, 2005 |
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08:00-18:00 |
Registration |
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08:00-08:30 |
Arrival of delegates |
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08:30-10:20 |
Plenary Session III
CEO – Minister – Donor – NGO Roundtable
Towards a 21st Century Vision for African Tourism – Pathway
to a Peaceful and Prosperous Africa
Moderator: Dr. Noel Brown, Chairman, IIPT International Advisory Board,
and President, Friends of the United Nations
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Dr. the
Hon. Ewart F. Brown, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism and
Transport, Ministry of Transport & Tourism, Bermuda
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Saleh A.
Pamba, Director Of Tourism, Tanzania
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Hon,
Akaki-Ayumu Jovino, Minister of Tourism, Trade and Industry, Uganda
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Taj
Hamad, Secretary General, World Association for Non Governmental
Organizations (WANGO)
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Hon.
Henri Memba MP, Deputy Minister Information and Tourism,
Malawi
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Ohene
Owusu Nyanin, Country Manager, World Bank, Zambia Country Office
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Sir Andy
(J.K.) Chande, Trustee, Rotary International, Former Chairman of
Tanzania Tourist Corporation and Air Tanzania Corporation
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Geoffrey
Lipman, Special Advisor to Secretary General, World Tourism Organization
(WTO)
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Tom
Nutley, Chairman, Reed Travel Exhibitions
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Mira
Bermann, Executive Director, Africa Travel Association
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Kenneth
Thalaka, Executive Director, Establishment for Comprehensive Youth
Development, South Africa
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Michael
Levett, President, Citizens Development Corps, USA |
| 10:20-10:40 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Holiday Inn |
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10:40-12:20 |
Concurrent Sessions B
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Roundtable 1: Integrated
Planning for a 21st Century Vision of Sustainable Tourism
in Zambia
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Community Capacity Building
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National Parks and Protected Areas
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Roundtable 1:
Integrated Planning for a 21st Century Vision of Sustainable
Tourism in
Zambia
Moderator: Dale Lewis, Country Director, Wildlife Conservation
Society, Zambia
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Roy
Mutelele, Mumbwa Community Resources Zambia
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Chief
Mukuni, Mukuni Royal Palace, Zambia
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Chief
Mwanachingwala, Southern Province of Zambia
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Mr.
Chika C. Phiri, Zambia National Broadcasting Corp., Zambia
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Mr. John
C. Chiluwe, Ministry of Tourism, Environment, and Natural Resources,
Zambia |
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Community Capacity Building
Moderator: Jean Marc Mignon, Vice President, BITS- International
Bureau for Social
Tourism, France
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Phyllis
Simasiku, CODEM Ltd., Zambia
“Development of the Kafumbakwale Community Lodge, Mumbwa Game Management
Area”
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Anne
Madzara, Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources (SAFIRE), Zimbabwe
“Reviving Old Traditions and Integrating Whole Communities through
Tourism: The Cast of Last Destination”
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Aeneas
C. Chuma, UN Development Programme (UNDP), Zambia Country Office
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Stanley James M.D.,
Integration of Values, Kettering Medical Center, USA |
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National Parks and Protected Areas
Moderator: Douglas Trent, CECD - Community Ecotourism
Consulting & Development Inc., USA
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Werner
Myburgh, Peace Parks Foundation, South Africa
“Fostering Tourism in Southern Africa through Transfrontier
Conservation”
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Rod de
Vletter, South East Africa Tourism Investment Program (SEATIP), World
Bank and Phophonyane Lodge and Nature Reserve, Swaziland
“Evolving approaches to Conservation and Tourism in South East Africa”
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Carina
Uys & Melville Saayman, North-West University (Potchefstroom), South
Africa
“Targeting the Right Markets for South African National Parks”
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Hapenga Kabeta, Zambia
Wildlife Authority, Zambia
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B.M.
Murunya, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania |
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12:30-14:00 |
Special Award Luncheon
Presentation of Universal Peace Award to Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, First
President of the Republic of
Zambia
Hosted by World Association
of Non-Government Organizations (WANGO) |
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14:10-15:50 |
Plenary Session IV
The Economic Development of African Tourism -
and Creating Awareness of Africa as a 21st Century Destination
Moderator
Tom Nutley, Chairman, Reed Travel Exhibitions
Michael Levett, President, Citizens Development Corps, USA
Hon. Dipak Patel MP, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry,
Republic of Zambia
Charity C. Lumpa Managing Director Zambia National Tourist Board |
| 15:50-16:10 |
Refreshment Break |
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16:10-17:40 |
Concurrent Sessions C
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Roundtable 2: Integrated
Planning for a 21st Century Vision of Sustainable Tourism in Southern
and Eastern Region of Africa – and the African Continent
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Media:
Can a "good news" story get into
mainstream news media?
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Philanthropic Tourism
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Roundtable 2:
Integrated Planning for a 21st Century Vision of Sustainable
Tourism in Southern and Eastern Region of
Africa – and
the African Continent
Moderator: Louis D’Amore, President and Founder, International
Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) |
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Media:
Can a "Good News" Story Get Into Mainstream News Media?
Moderator: Karen Hoffman, Senior Vice President, The Bradford
Group
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Stephen
Asilimwe, Editor in Chief, East African Procurement News, Uganda
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Apolinary Pius Tairo, Newspaper Reporter, Tanzania.
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Caristo
Chitamfya, Zambia National Broadcasting Corp., Zambia
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Doreen
Mukanzo, TV Newscaster/producer, Zambia
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David
Cogswell, Senior Editor, Travel Weekly
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Nelson
Alcatarra, eTurbonews
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Adriane
Berg, TV/Radio Host/Producer and National Magazine Columnist |
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Philanthropic Tourism
Moderator: John Chiluwe, Ministry of Tourism, Environment and
Natural Resources, Zambia
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Kathe
Padilla, Zambian Children’s Fund
“Building Homes & Schools for Orphaned Children in Zambia”
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Jeanne
McCollum, Volunteer with Mothers Without Borders, USA
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Cathy
Deleo, Miracle Corners of the World, USA |
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Evening |
Cocktail Reception
Hosted by Development Bank of Southern Africa
Dinner
Hosted by InterContinental Hotels Africa |
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Wednesday, November 9, 2005 |
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08:30-17:30 |
Host Day
Visit to Chaminuka Game Reserve
www.chaminuka.com |
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Thursday, February 10, 2005 |
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08:00-18:00 |
Registration |
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08:00-08:20 |
Arrival of delegates |
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08:20-10:10 |
Plenary Session V
Social, Cultural and Environmental
Dimensions of Tourism
Moderator
Timothy H. Marshall, Chairman, IIPT Board of Directors and President,
Jamaica Business Resource Center,
USA
Ulrich Bunjes, Chief Executive Officer, International Youth Hostel
Federation
Anastasia Mann, Chairman, Corniche Travel Group, USA
Geoffrey Lipman, Special Advisor to Secretary General, World Tourism
Organization
Dale Lewis, Country Director, Wildlife Conservation Society, Zambia
Eben Chonguica, Regional Programmes Coordinator, IUCN The World
Conservation Union, Zimbabwe |
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10:10-10:30 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Lusaka Hotel and Fairview Hotel |
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10:30-12:10 |
Concurrent Sessions D
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Tourism and Environment/Wildlife
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Education and Training
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Making Travel in Africa Accessible to
People with Disabilities
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Tourism and Environment/Wildlife
Moderator: Hapena Kabeta, Director General, Zambia Wildlife
Authority
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Henry
Mwima, African Wildlife Federation, Zambia
“Conservation Business Enterprise success story in Southern Africa”
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Dr. Alan
Rodgers, UNDP-GEF Regional Coordinator, Eastern Africa, Global
Environment Facility
“Projects from the East Africa Cross Borders Biodiversity Projects”
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Mwanjala Jacob, Kenya Wildlife
Service, Kenya
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Dale
Lewis, Wildlife Conservation Society, Zambia
Paper
Powerpoint
Presentation
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Excellent Hachileka, IUCN
Zambia |
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Education and Training
Moderator: Stephen Kings Banda, Hotel and Tourism Training Institute,
Republic of Zambia
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Emily
Wissanji, The Earthworks Foundation and General Manager, Inns of Uganda
“The Earthworks Foundation – Educating Communities and Making the Earth
Work”
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Adele
Mostert, ABC Ulwazi, South Africa
“Sizoy Chuna Community Radio as a Platform for Community Tourism
Development in South Africa”
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Margaret
Mwakima, Kenya Utalii College
“Kenya Utalii College: A Regional Leading Center in Tourism and
Hospitality Training” |
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Making Travel In Africa Accessible for
People with Disabilities
Moderator: Mira Berman,
Executive Director, Africa
Travel Association
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Jane
Thompson, SATH, USA
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Constance Sachelo, Ndola, Zambia |
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12:20-13:50 |
Sponsored Luncheon |
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14:00-15:40 |
Plenary Session VI
Role of Airlines in a 21st Century Vision of African Tourism
Moderator and Speaker
Peter Davies, Chief Executive Officer, SN Brussels Airways
Don McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, Zambian Airways
Girma Wake, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airways
Marcia Cannon, Board of Airline Representatives, Zambia
Geoffrey Lipman, Special Advisor to Secretary General, World Tourism
Organization |
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15:40-16:00 |
Refreshment Break
Hosted by Binnie Ltd. |
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16:00-17:40 |
Concurrent Sessions E
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Micro-Enterprise and SME Tourism
Development
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Sports for Peace and Development
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Cultural Tourism
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Micro-Enterprise and SME Tourism
Development
Moderator and Speaker: Timothy H.
Marshall, Chairman, IIPT International Advisory Board, and President,
Jamaica Business Resource Center, USA
“Building Community through
Micro-Enterprise and SME Development”
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Justina
Wake, Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism, Environment and
Natural Resources, Zambia
“Tourism Development Credit Facility”
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Adrinet
Snyman, Melville Saayman and Wagied Alie, North-West University (Potchefstroom),
South Africa
“Evaluating the Efficacy of a Government Funded SME-Programme”
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MK Cope,
International Executive Service Corps, USA
“Tourism: The Passport to Development”
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Denise
Biggs, Open Africa, South Africa |
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Sports for Peace and Development
Moderator:
Alessandra Madile, CECD - Community
Ecotourism Consulting & Development Inc., USA
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Anastasia Mann, Corniche Travel, USA
“A Sports Model for Youth Development”
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Nector
Mbilima, Institute of Graphics Communication, Zambia
“Zambian Youth Soccer Team An Ideal Model for Peace and Tourism
Promotion”
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Oscar
Mwaanga, Education through Sport Foundation, Zambia
“Examples from the Education through Sport Foundation”
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Evans
Lombe, WANGO, Zambia
“Play Soccer, Make Peace” |
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Cultural Tourism
Moderator:
Dr. Francis Musonda, Executive Secretary,
National Museums Board, Zambia
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William
Bwalya Miko, Twaya Art Zambia
“Zambia as Seen through the Visual Arts”
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Ngaire
Blankenberg, Kliptown Open Air Museum, South Africa
“Developing an Urban Model for Responsible Tourism: The Case of
the Kliptown Open Air Museum”
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Mulenga
Kapwepwe, National Arts Council, Zambia
“Supporting the Cultural Sector for Tourism: A Zambian Experience”
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Kamilla
Swart, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
“Measuring the Social Impacts of Events – Resident Reactions to the
North Sea Jazz Festival Cape Town”
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Christopher Curran, Institute of Commercial Management, England
“Game, SET and Match for Home-Stay Tourism”
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Munukayumbwa Munyima, National Heritage Conservation Commission, North
West
Region, Zambia |
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19:30 |
Gala Dinner and Cultural Evening
Hosted by Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources
Republic of Zambia |
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Friday, February 11, 2005 |
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09:00-11:30 |
Closing Plenary
Co-Moderators
Louis D’Amore, President and Founder, International Institute for Peace
through Tourism (IIPT), USA,
Noel Brown, Chairman, IIPT International Advisory Board, and President,
Friends of the United Nations
and
Tim Marshall, Chairman, IIPT Board of Directors and President, Jamaica
Business Resource Center, USA |
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12:30 |
Departures and Post Conference Tours |
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Saturday, February 12, 2005 |
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Special Legacy
Events in Livingstone
Dedication of IIPT Peace Park at Victoria
Falls
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Sunday, February 13, 2005 |
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Departures and Post Conference Tours |
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