Delegates to 3rd IIPT Australian Conference
Delegates to the 3rd IIPT Australian Peace through Tourism Conference were inspired to do something positive and tangible to spread the word of the power of peace through tourism over the coming months. The Theme of the conference held July 15th at Sydney's Avillion Hotel was "Tourism – Agent for Peace."
She also expressed appreciation for the excellent industry support for the Conference. In particular, Conference sponsors Qantas, Avillion Hotel, Intrepid Traveller, Australian Pinnacle Tours, HIS, Touchdown Tours, Middle East Tours (Australia), and media partner TravelMole were thanked for their support. The Conference was honoured by the presence of Louis D'Amore, IIPT Founder and President, whose travel to Australia from North America was generously sponsored by Qantas. Mr. D'Amore mentioned that this was the 20th Anniversary year of IIPT. IIPT was founded in 1986, the UN International Year of Peace, to promote a "higher purpose" of tourism that contributes to a just, sustainable and peaceful world. Mr. D’Amore traced the evolution of IIPT, its future directions, and its concept of peace.
The Travel Industry Operators and Agents perspective was presented by Jaqui Preketes from Touchdown Tours and Georgina Pickers a well known travel agent from Queensland. Dr. David Beirman spoke on the Role of Regional and Multinational Associations in Peace Tourism. Mia Nahm, Industry Placement Manager at Kenvale College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, spoke on Volunteer Tourism together with Cassandra Hawden, a student, who spoke about her volunteer placement over a number of years in a disadvantaged community in Tasmania. Richard Cunningham of World Expeditions spoke on Community Project Travel, and Dr. Deborah Edwards discussed Community Volunteers as silent agents for peace.
Dr. David Beirman (Astruan & Associates) and Matt MCDonell Louis D'Amore, Dr Deborah Edwards (University of Technology Sydney), Mike Hatton (CEO AFTA), Qantas Professor Larry Dwyer (University of NSW)
The Conference also enjoyed a highly enlightening interactive panel session led by Dr. Lynda-Ann Blanchard, with Trevor Lake, Managing Director of Discover Asia, speaking about his experiences from Bhutan to North Korea; Matt McDonell, Marketing and Tourism Manager for the City of Wagga Wagga, speaking about marketing peace; Garth Lean, PhD candidate at the University of Western Sydney, speaking about Transformative Travel; and Ian Kelly, Professor at the University of South Australia, speaking about Tourism and the Community - a New Paradigm. This session also included several Graduate students from the new Peace through Tourism Winter School Programme at the University of Sydney.
Dr. Larry Dwyer, Qantas
Professor of Travel and Tourism Economics at the University of New South
Wales, provided a summary of Conference presentations and deliberations
concluding that while tremendous progress has been made in establishing
the ethos and importance of Peace through Tourism, there is much more
to be achieved. To do so, significantly greater Australian and global
support is required – and it is the responsibility of all at the
Conference to see that this happens.  Richard Cunningham (World Expeditions) Jaqui Preketes (Touchdown Tours) and Ian Kelly (IIPT Educators Network and Mia Nahm (Kenvale College of Tourism Brisbane travel agent Georgina Pickers. Coordinator and Daphne Lowe Kelley. & Hospitality Management).
John Alwyn-Jones, Conference MC and Facilitator on behalf of Conference media sponsors TravelMole, closed the Conference urging all delegates to leave the conference vowing to do something positive and tangible to spread the word of "Peace through Tourism" over the coming months and to let the President of IIPT Australia, Daphne Lowe Kelley, know what tangible and positive action they would be taking.
Pre-Conference activities included participation in the SKAL Sydney luncheon with IIPT President, Louis D’Amore as a guest of honor with the opportunity to address members of Sydney SKAL; participation in the University of Sydney graduate program on Peace through Tourism, and a Reception at the Avillion Hotel.
Marilyn Readhead (VP Australia Chapter), Lou D'Amore, Lou D'Amore, Marilyn Readhead, Daphne Lowe Kelley, Daphne Lowe Kelley, Jenny Soo (Sales & Marketing Director Chris Richardson (Aboriginal Studies Coordinator, Un. Sofitel Wentworth Hotel), Trevor Lake, (MD Discover Asia) of Western Sydney) at Peace through Tourism course. at Skal luncheon.
Pam Burling (President ATTP), Lou D'Amore, Lou D'Amore with conference organizers, Gail Parsonage, Daphne Lowe Kelley at welcoming reception. Daphne Lowe Kelley, and Faye Alexander. IIPT – ASTA Sign Partnership Agreement
We are most pleased to announce that IIPT and American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) have entered into a Partnership Agreement whereby we will work together in ways that can strengthen our common goals.
The Partnership Agreement provides that IIPT is an official supporter of THETRADESHOW 2006 (Travel Retailing and Destination Expo) being held in Orlando, Florida, Sept. 10-12, 2006. IIPT will use the occasion of THETRADESHOW 2006 to launch “World Peace Travel” – the travel division of IIPT. We hope that you will be able to join with us and ASTA for this important event.
Further, it is our intent to hold a meeting during THETRADESHOW 2006 as ASTA will provide IIPT with meeting space with the sale of four (4) booths to IIPT members. For more information on THETRADESHOW and to purchase a booth, please call 1.866.870.9333 or visit www.THETRADESHOW.org and mention IIPT.
THETRADESHOW 2006 provides an opportunity for collaboration with ASTA and its partners in promoting travel throughout the world as a vital force for international understanding and peace.
Clearly, the mission of IIPT in “Building a Culture of Peace through Tourism” has never been more important. The participation of IIPT and its members in THETRADESHOW 2006 will encourage other attendees to spread the word throughout the world that “Every traveler is potentially an Ambassador for Peace”
THETRADESHOW 2006 will host more than 2,000 travel sellers and 1,000 consumers in just three days at one site. Formed from the partnership of the leading travel associations, THETRADESHOW 2006 will include two full days of open floor trade show, business-to-business appointments, a trade and consumer day (Sunday) and two trade only days (Monday and Tuesday). Travel sellers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with suppliers and to learn in-depth about their products.
THETRADESHOW 2006 is a global and inclusive in-depth networking and educational event. It unites under one roof travel suppliers and buyers from all over the world, representing every segment of the travel and tourism industry.
When registering for THETRADESHOW 2006 as an Exhibitor, Supplier or Buyer, please mention that you are an IIPT member and also let IIPT know of your planned registration (iipt@iipt.org).
For more information on THETRADESHOW 2006, call 1.866.870.9333 or visit www.THETRADESHOW.org. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. Bermuda to Host African Diaspora Heritage Trail Global Conference
World Tourism Organization and Travel Professionals of Color, has developed four full days of informative lectures and discussions, an unprecedented International African Diaspora Cultural Heritage Travel and Trade Show, tours of Bermuda’s Diaspora Trail sites -- including the town of St. Georges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- and evenings filled with international cuisine and live entertainment.
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IIPT North East USA Chapter Formed
The chapter also held elections with the following outcomes: President: Diane Panasci Vice President, (and Communications chair) - Adrien Glover Recording Secretary - Betty Ray Corresponding Secretary – Sheila Jaworowski Treasurer - Pam Wieder-Bier Board member at-large - Laura Minor The next meeting will be held in New York City on September 23rd. All interested persons are welcome. For more information, please contact: Diane Panasci, President
International Institute for Peace Through Tourism
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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