IIPT Mourns the loss of Edward Beauchamp Founder, World Tourism Foundation
The non-profit World Tourism Foundation (WTF) and the for-profit World Tourism Network (WTN) were created BY the industry FOR the industry - together building a globally shared brandfor the travel and tourism industry, much like VISA did for the credit card industry. Ed believed that the world’s largest industry revolves around the smallest destination. His vision was for the World Tourism Foundation icon to be seen on both Destination and NGO websites around the world. With one click on it, consumers would be able to navigate a full range of supplier choices and build a complete itinerary in a secure and trusted environment.
Louis D'Amore, president and founder of IIPT stated: "Ed Beauchamp had a great vision for tourism and the world - a vision which found expression through the World Tourism Foundation to which he devoted the last one third of his life. The greatest tribute that can be made to Ed by those who knew him and believed in his vision, is to continue supporting his wife and partner in WTF, Cj Duffy in realizing Ed's dream for the World Tourism Foundation." Ed’s vision was for a “Doing Well – and Doing Good” business model with industry stakeholders from all levels, of every sector, of every country sharing in its ownership. He believed that such an ownership model was well positioned for the physical, economic, and social changes currently taking place in the world.
Suppliers would have substantially lower distribution costs through the for profit World Tourism Network – with revenues from transactional fees shared with the non-profit World Tourism Foundation to be distributed through grants towards poverty reduction, environment, climate change, education and more.
Publisher of the World Tourism Directory, Burkhard Herbote said, “In our many discussions, Ed talked about WTF plans for education, creating jobs and reducing poverty, sustainability, environment and climate projects, renewable energy, youth exchanges in areas of conflict, and more i.e."Peace Through Tourism".
eTN Publisher and ICTP chairman Juergen Thomas Steinmetz said: "Ed inspired many with his passion for tourism. I was pleased to serve on his board as a founding trustee. Ed's support and guidance will be missed."
Max Haberstroh, International Tourism Consultant commented,” Ed's passing away has shocked us all. We have lost an extraordinary personality, a visionary with mind, heart and soul. Many of us can say we have lost a friend.”
Zeal Greenberg, Chairman and Co-Founder, World Development Endowment Foundation said, “Ed’s great spirit will always be with us. I cherish the countless conversations and creative sessions we had.”
Agha Iqrar Haroon, Founder and President of The Region Initiative (TRI) expressed his condolences for a person for whom he had a “soul connection.” He added: “TRI is honored to announce an Edward L. Beauchamp Ecotourism Scholarship to be granted to the best student of tourism in South Asia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe.”
Ed was fond of quoting his wife and partner in WTF – WTN: “Tourism provides the only remaining realistic path to peace!”
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An Olympic Sprint for Peace
Leading by example is Patron of the campaign, Lord Michael Bates, who recently completed an epic 3,000 mile walk from Athens to London to raise awareness to the importance of the Olympic Truce (www.walkfortruce.org). Lord Bates has agreed to be Patron of the Olympic Youth Peace Ambassador Training and Assistance Program.
The Program aims to bring youth from conflict zones and areas of violence to London to build a global peace network linking youth in conflict areas. UNESCO have joined the program to strengthen their existing Youth Peace Ambassador network, and UNEP will also be delivering part of the training workshops.
Urgent assistance is needed to fund the youth travel to Britain. Organizers are currently negotiating for a city and university willing to host the 2 week training event in support of this historic Olympic Truce. As well, additional sports and tourism stakeholders are being invited to strengthen the coalition further.
Organizations wishing to join us in our sprint to the finish line may contact Gordon Sillence, email: Gordon.destinet@ecotrans.de
For more information please visit: www.london2012olympicpeacecampaign.org
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Responsible Tourism in India
A new magazine recently launched in India will be covering Responsible Tourism in India. Title of the Magazine is: Travel: The Indian Stories. The compilation of stories and articles include the noble efforts of a few people with a great sense of responsibility for hosts and guests, and despite several challenges have strived to achieve more sustainability and responsibility. Purpose of the magazine is to motivate others to carry tourism practices with the spirit of well being of all. The magazine itself demonstrates its commitment to the planet by only printing a synopsis of the stories with the full encapsulated in the India Tourism eCatalog CD (a compilation of all the State tourism boards of India) and on their website, www.indiatourismecatalog.com (Responsible Tourism section). The first issue reports on:
To read more such stories, visit: www.indiatourismecatalog.com Responsible Tourism Section To read more such stories, visit: www.indiatourismecatalog.com
Pradeep Nath is commtted to the conservation of sea turtles, wildlife and other animals. His organization, VSPCA – operates with a few volunteers. Forest officials have supported his initiatives in a joint project for conservation of turtles and Pradeep is now working with the same zeal for the conservation of endangered wildlife. His organization offers tours as part of his responsible tourism commitment and to generate revenues to further his cause. www.vspca.org
To read more such stories, visit: www.indiatourismecatalog.com Responsible Tourism Section
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Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism: 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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IIPT World Peace Tours
Travel Agents Travel Agents please note that tours are commissionable – please contact Louis D’Amore, Email: ljd@iipt.org
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About IIPT The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) is a not for profit organization dedicated to fostering travel and tourism initiatives that contribute to international understanding and cooperation, an improved quality of environment, the preservation of heritage, and poverty reduction; and through these initiatives, helping to bring about a peaceful and sustainable world. It is founded on a vision of the world’s largest industry, travel and tourism – becoming the world’s first global peace industry; and the belief that every traveler is potentially an “Ambassador for Peace.” For more information: |
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Edward L. Beauchamp (Ed), Founder of the World Tourism Foundation died peacefully at his home in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA this past month at the young age of 62.
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