Third Global Conference

Building Bridges of Peace, Culture and Prosperity
through Sustainable Tourism

Glasgow, Scotland - October 17–21, 1999


Glasgow UK City of
Architecture & Design

Aim

Identify, encourage and develop tourism initiatives that will contribute to sustainable human, social, cultural and economic development in the 21st Century. Particular emphasis will be placed on building two-way bridges among developed, developing and emerging economies of the world.

Scottish Exhibition
& Conference Centre - SECC
Objectives

Presentation and discussion of 150 ‘real life’ case studies of "Success Stories" from regions throughout the world.

  1. Conceive specific projects and programs for launching in the Year 2000.
  2. Create a "21st Century Agenda for Peace through Tourism".
  3. Provide a forum for leading thinkers and doers including researchers, educators, policy makers and practitioners interested in the vision of tourism as a global peace industry.
  4. Harness the occasion of the Conference to contribute to the sustainable tourism aims of Glasgow, Scotland and the U.K. in the global context.
Topic Areas

Human, social, cultural, economic, spiritual and educational development as well as heritage preservation, environmental protection, bio-diversity, rural and community development, Indigenous programs, opportunities for the disabled and others.

Conference Programme & Keynote Speakers

The Programme will include 15 to 18 internationally prominent keynote speakers from different regions of the world and representing a range of perspectives will be featured in plenary sessions including: two Nobel peace prize winners; Francesco Frangialli, Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization; Dr. Mohammed El Ashry, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Environment Facility; Cora Weiss, President of the Hague Appeal for Peace; Hon. George Payne, Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization; Jeremy Harris, Chair of the Mayors' Asia-Pacific Environmental Summit; and the President of the Africa Travel Association. Concurrent sessions will feature 150 case studies of "Success Stories", "Best Practice", and workshops for further development of projects and programmes.

Academic Partner


University of Strathclyde
The Scottish Hotel School

http://www.strath.ac.uk/Departments/HotelSchool/

The University of Strathclyde's Scottish Hotel School is a center of excellence for teaching and research in human resources development, tourism behavior and public policy in the tourism and hospitality industries.
Endorsements

World Tourism Organization (WTO)

The World Tourism Organization 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.

WTTC

http://www.wttc.org/

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the Global Business Leaders Forum for Travel & Tourism. Its Members are Chief Executive from all sectors of the Travel & Tourism industry, including accommodation, catering, cruises, entertainment, recreation, transportation and travel-related services. Its central goal is to work with governments to realise the full economic impact of the world's largest generator of wealth and jobs - Travel & Tourism
Conference Registration Fees:
Before June 15, 1999 $475 - £295
$125 - £95 Student
Before July 31 , 1999 $525 - £325
$150 - £95 Student
On or After August 1st, 1999 $575 - £355
$175 - £95 Student
*Students are asked to provide confirmation of full-time student status at the time of registration.
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