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IIPT India Honours Five Exceptional Women In Third Celebrating Her awards at ITB A stimulating discussion and the “Celebrating Her” awards were one of the highlights of the Women’s Day events at ITB Berlin. Organised by the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism – India, the Celebrating Her awards seek to honour and felicitate five outstanding women every year from the world of travel & tourism who have not only empowered themselves but continue to empower others, as well.
The Celebrating Her award winners for 2018 are:
From the left: Kiran Yadav, Daniela Wagner, Sandra Howard Taylor, Caroline Bremner, Isabel Hill, Rika Jean-Francois, and Ajay Prakash
Except for Jyotsna Suri, who couldn’t make it to Berlin, all the other award winners received their awards in person to enthusiastic applause and made short speeches. The audience included such luminaries as Jean-Claude Baumgarten, former President of WTTC; Dr. Mario Hardy, President and CEO, PATA; Susanna Saari & Daniela Otero, President and CEO of Skal International; Salih Cene, former President of Skal International; Soren Langelund, CEO of eWaterways; Mark Iten, Chairman International Tourism Organisation; and Luis Correia da Silva, CMO of Dom Pedro Hotels and Global Media Rrepresentatives.
In her welcome speech, Rika Jean-Francois, CSR Commissioner for ITB welcomed Kiran Yadav and Ajay Prakash – Vice President and President of IPT India and lauded them for their commitment to holding the awards. “We are delighted to be partnering with IIPT India for the presentation of these exceptional awards,” she said. “Since they first took place here in 2016 the Celebrating Her Awards have become firmly established at the show. Women play a crucial role in tourism – that is something which has to be honoured.” Jean-Claude Baumgarten, Luis Correia da Silva, Daniela Wagner, Mario Hardy, and Isabel Hill
The award ceremony was preceded by a panel discussion on “Opportunities and Challenges in Tourism for Women Entrepreneurs” which was moderated by Ajay Prakash. The panellists included the Hon. Emilie Jessy Menos, Tourism Minister of Haiti; Lavonne Wittman, Vice President PR & Communications of Skal International; Michelle Kristy who heads the SheTrades initiative of the International Trade Centre, a United Nations development agency; and Rika Jean-Francois, CSR Commissioner for ITB Berlin.
In a written statement, Louis D’Amore, Founder President of IIPT said: “I am proud to extend congratulations to IIPT India for their successful organization of the third “Celebrating Her” awards and their selection of five outstanding woman leaders from the travel and tourism industry. IIPT is also grateful to Ms. Rika Jean-Francois, ITB CSR Commissioner for her support and collaboration in making the Awards one of the important events at ITB. This year’s honorees provide inspiring role models for the millions of women engaged in the global travel and tourism industry – as well as thousands more who are currently students of hospitality and tourism in colleges and universities around the world with career aspirations in the industry.”
In the closing Vote of Thanks, Kiran Yadav, Vice President IIPT India thanked the enthusiastic audience and said that while each of the award winners was a wonderful role model for the younger generation, together they constituted a formidable force and hoped that they would collaborate to spread awareness of Tourism as a Force for Peace. |
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Coventry, UK to be Announced as IIPT International City of Peace and Reconciliation
Dr. Fabio Carbone, IIPT’s Ambassador at Large has introduced a proposal to the Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation, Coventry, to be named an – IIPT International City of Peace and Reconciliation
Coventry is one of the most vibrant and thriving multicultural cities in the UK, with a world-renowned reputation for peace, reconciliation, and friendship, welcoming people of diverse backgrounds from all over the world. On March 3rd 2018, Dr. Fabio Carbone, Ambassador-at-Large of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT), Researcher and Lecturer in International Tourism Management at Coventry University, participated as guest speaker to the meeting of the Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation of Coventry, currently chaired by Philip Brown.
The main aim was to present IIPT to the Committee and a proposal to designate Coventry as the first IIPT International City of Peace and Reconciliation. The proposal met the strong interest and enthusiasm of the Commission and an agreement to create a special task force to work with Dr. Carbone to implement the proposal.
Coventry continues to be fully engaged with the theme of peace and reconciliation with a range of initiatives each year such as a Peace Festival. The city also hosts “War Memorial Park”, Coventry's premier park that attracts more than 400,000 visitors every year. Coventry has recently won the title of UK City of Culture for 2021 that will bring increase focus on Coventry and its “Culture of Peace” values and initiatives.
Background From: https://rising.org/city-of-peace/
On the night of 14 November 1940, during the Second World War, the beautiful medieval English city of Coventry fell victim to the most devastating aerial bomb attack in British history, killing hundreds of people, and destroying much of the town as it was known. The night was one of many bomb attacks on Coventry during the Coventry Blitz, but none had been or would ever be as concentrated, long-lasting or as devastating as the events of that night.
Instead of responding with anger and seeking revenge, Coventry famously responded with dialogue, forgiveness, reconciliation and peace, always calling for an end to violent conflict. Coventry Cathedral was brought to rubble with the decision to rebuild it being made the very morning after its destruction. Rebuilding would not be an act of defiance, but rather a sign of faith, trust and hope for the future of the world.
It was the vision of the Provost at the time, Richard Howard, which led the people of Coventry away from feelings of bitterness and hatred. This was a brave and radical act in a dangerous world, leading to the eventual signing of a peace agreement.
Shortly after the destruction, the cathedral stonemason, Jock Forbes, noticed that two of the charred medieval roof timbers had fallen in the shape of a cross. He set them up in the ruins where they were later placed on an altar of rubble with the moving words ‘Father Forgive’ inscribed on the Sanctuary wall.
Another cross was fashioned from three medieval nails by local priest, the Revd Arthur Wales. The Cross of Nails became the symbol of Coventry’s Ministry of Reconciliation, which was established to provide spiritual and practical support in areas of conflict throughout the world.
Coventry has since formed strong relationships with cities around the world that have also suffered during times of violent conflict, including Belgrade, Dresden, Hiroshima, Sarajevo, Volgograd and Warsaw. With 26 twinned cities, Coventry has the largest network in the world. The Cathedral’s reconciliation network supports 170 community organisations worldwide, and The Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University provides crucial international insight and advice, helping to inspire hope and strength, to build more peaceful societies without violent conflict.
The city also welcomes many migrants and refugees seeking sanctuary from violent conflict all over the world, making Coventry one of the most ethnic culturally diverse places in the UK. At home, the city’s many local community organisations work tirelessly to ensure that everybody who lives in Coventry feels welcome, valued, respected and able to live in dignity. Today, Coventry celebrates its role as a centre of peace and reconciliation every November, with peacebuilding events taking place all over the city, commemorating the events of 1940 and the lives that were lost. The city hosts a highly regarded annual Peace Festival, the Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation, and also commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day.
The Coventry Cathedral ruins still stand today alongside the city’s beautiful new cathedral, as a lasting symbol of peace and reconciliation, and Coventry’s strength and survival.
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – one of the first state capitals of the 50 United States, has embarked on a year-long project engaging more than 40 diverse civic organizations and 260 citizens in the dedication of its River Front Park as an IIPT Peace Promenade. The Harrisburg Peace Promenade is co-Chaired by Rep Patty Kim, 103rd Legislative District, and Jeff Haste, President of Dauphin County Commissioners.
The project utilizes Riverfront Park as a common ground, and links commemorations and interpretive programs for eight public monuments along the six acre linear park which exemplify the city’s journey towards tolerance, freedom and peaceful co-existence. The commemoration monuments allow neighbors, visitors, and guests who frequent the Susquehanna River walkway to pause and reflect on historic stewardship as well as the current challenges for accomplishing peace and peaceful co-existence in Harrisburg. A self-guided walking tour map has been created for host families from across the city.
A series of visits and events were held this past week at venues including: the Science and Technology High School, Harrisburg University, Dauphin County Administration Building, Martin Luther King Municipal Building, Midtown Scholar Book Store, and Harrisburg Mid-Town Arts Center. Centerpiece of the events was a reception at the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel with guests of honor, Mrs. Naomi King, wife of A.D. King, brother of Martin Luther King, Dr. Babs Onabanjo, President and CEO of the A. D. King Foundation, and Dr. Louis D’Amore, Founder and President, International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT).
Community Leaders together with Mrs. King, Lou D’Amore and Dr. Babs Onabanjo following a luncheon.
Exemplars The Reception event also honored Exemplars for their contribution to Harrisburg.
Remaining Events during the year-long project include Historic Harrisburg Association, March 26 – “A Stewardship Forum on Women and War”
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, April 9 Holocaust Event – Dialogue: Remembrance and Reaffirmation
Physicians for Social Responsibility, April 27 Tree Plantings
St. Stephens Episcopal Cathedral, May 5, Dialogue: Harrisburg 1860 – 1960
Susquehanna Arts Museum, June – July (multiple events) Art Immersion Workshops – “Raising the Colors of Peace”
Olewine Public Library, July 11-13, 2018 Art Immersion Workshops – “Making Your Own Peace Pole”
Market Square Presbyterian Church, August 5 Hiroshima Event
Governor's Mansion, September 1 Dialogue: Citizenship and a Blue Print for Seven Generations
Harrisburg University, September 7, 2018 Seven Generations Town Hall
Dauphin County Library - Front and Walnut, October 10 Monuments Grace Un, ted Methodist Church, November 11, Veterans Day 2018 A wreath laying event at each of the eight monument sites is supported by a Civic Dialogue in the adjacent neighborhood and an anchor arts immersion experience. Dauphin County Proclamation IIPT Global Peace Parks Project As part of its 30th Anniversary Year events, IIPT has launched a “Global Peace Parks Project” with a goal of 2,000 Peace Parks circling the earth by November 11, 2018, the Centenary of the end of World War I and its theme “No More War”. The project builds on the foundations of IIPT’s Peace Parks across Canada Project in 1992 commemorating Canada’s 125th birthday as a nation. That project resulted in 350 cities and towns dedicating a park to peace and was said to be the most significant of more than 25,000 Canada 125 Projects.
Objectives of the IIPT Global Peace Parks are: to nurture the growth of peace and understanding at home and throughout the world; enhance awareness of a community’s commitment to peace and a healthy environment; create common ground for the community to come together in celebration of their nation’s people, land, and heritage, and the common future of all humankind; reflect on our connectedness to one another as a Global Family and Tour common home, planet Earth. |
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International Year of Community Tourism and Peace
IIPT Founder and President, Louis D’Amore has declared 2018 the IIPT International Year of Community Tourism and Peace in collaboraton wth Countrystyle/Villages as Businesses. In 1994, IIPT branded JAMAICA as “The home of Community Tourism” in recognition of the pioneering efforts of Diana McIntyre-Pike, President/Founder of the Countrystyle Community Tourism Network and her late business partner Desmond Henry from Treasure Beach who together launched community tourism in 1978
The Caribbean Region was invited to join as partners in the HOME OF COMMUNITY TOURISM in 2013 on the recommendation of the IIPT Caribbean chapter. The IIPT International Year of Community Tourism and Peace began the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Community Tourism internationally with Countrystyle/Villages as Businesses beginning in Jamaica with a GOSPEL CONCERT on January 1 in Apple Valley Park, Maggotty, St Elizabeth. This will be followed by the 15th Annual Resource UNIA-ACL Marcus Garvey Fair in Cross Keys Manchester on Feb 25. The IIPT International Year of Community Tourism and Peace will build towards the first Villages as Businesses Conference and Trade Show, in December 2018. This first of its kind event will be hosted by IIPT Caribbean in partnership with the IIPT International Community Tourism Network, UWI Open Campus and other local and international organizations.
A Community Tourism Projects & Events Distribution Channel has been developed to serve as a clearing house for international community tourism projects and events for 2018. The goal is to create a distribution portal - a ‘One Voice’ approach - for marketing community tourism internationally and showcasing its local and global impact. Countries around the world will be able to share their upcoming community events and learn about projects in which they can participate. The approach also aims to encourage support from funding agencies, non-government organizations, international organizations, potential investors and Diasporas. Access to the Community Tourism Projects & Events Distribution Channel will provide information for visitors who desire to support community projects, such as Pick a Project or Adopt a Village, while on vacation. The Projects and Events Distribution Channel will be linked to www.AccessCommunityTourism. The website can be accessed at: https://www.accesscommunitytourism.com/ For more information, please contact: IIPT International Community Tourism Network Secretariat Tel: 876-507-6326 | Mandeville, Jamaica |Email:iiptcaribbean@yahoo.com
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Orchestrating the project as a volunteer is Mr. Lenwood Sloan – well known across the U.S. as a catalytic agent, animator, and facilitator of cultural and heritage programs. For the past 40 years, Mr. Sloan has provided inspiration, leadership and technical assistance both in the public and private sector. Lenwood has been involved in film, cultural, heritage and recreational initiatives in Pennsylvania including collaboration with the National Park Service on the 50 site “Underground Railroad Trail” for which he received the Pennsylvania “Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award” and in 2011, the Pennsylvania Civil War trails for which he won the Historical Society’s Innovation Award.
