Desigo Tourism Development and Facility Management Company Limited in collaboration with African Tourism Board presents the Africa Tourism Day 2020. On the heels of the World Tourism Day which holds annually on the 27th of September, it's time for Africa to convene its kith and kin all over the world to celebrate its effulgent array […]

At the WTN Launch Event NOV 29/30 Moderator: Pankaj Pradhananga, Nepal Panelists 1. Julie Kent - Australia 2. Amrita Gyawali - Nepal 3. Sushil Adhikari

Why the World Needs Travel for All presenter: Tarita Davenrock, CEO of Travel for All, USA November 30 at 2.15 pm HST | 4.15 pm PST | 7.15 pm EST | DEC1: 12.15 am London | 5.45 am Delhi | 7.15 am Bangkok | 9.15 am Tokyo | 11.15 am Sydney Click here to register

by Hawaii Smart Energy by Ghissou Rosala www.Globalsitizenhawaii.com December 1 : 3.00 pm HST | 6.00 pm PST | 9.00 pm EST | DEC 2: 1.00 am London |  6.30 ampm Delhi | 8.00 am Bangkok | 10.00 am Tokyo | 12.00 pm Sydney click here to register  

presented  Authieu Bérangère: www.your-travel-experience.com December 2 : 10.00 am HST | 12.00 pm PST | 3.00 pm EST | 8.00 am London |  1.30 pm Delhi | 3.00 am Bangkok | 5.00 am Tokyo | 7.00 am Sydney click here to register

Paul Roger, Australia Happycounts.org December 2 : 2.30 pm HST | 4.30 pm PST | 7.30 pm EST | DEC 3: 12.30 am London |  6.00pm Delhi | 7.30 am Bangkok | 9.30 am Tokyo | 11.30 am Sydney   Click here to Register  

The Israeli outbound market its unique characteristics and huge potential in post lockdown tourism I  will make an effort to create inspiration and optimism through raising issues that will be relevant to the global audience. December 2 : 9.00 pm HST | 11.00 pm PST | DEC 3: 2.00 amEST | 7.00 am London |  […]

by Abdul Sacoor, UK In this new hands on, workshop we will go through a simple process that will enable to grow your following on Tiktok and Instagram, attract new clients and define what is the ideal next-step for you to get started as a travel brand with a solid Tiktok and Instagram presence. December […]

Paul Hudson, Washington DC   December 4 : 09.00am HST | 11.00am  PST | 2.00  pm EST | 07.00pm London | DEC 05: 12.30 am Delhi | 02.00 am Bangkok | 4.00 pm Tokyo | 6.00 am Sydney Click here to register

by www.fairmerchantsolutions.com  presented by Eric Doua December 7 : 10.00 am HST | 12.00 pm PST | 3.00 pm EST | 08.00 pm London | DEC 8 1.30 am Delhi | 3.00 am Bangkok | 5.00 am Tokyo | 7.00 am Sydney click here to register

Robin Richman, Steppin Out, Chicago, IL, USA The people I've selected are all part of community-based tourism and I was going to have them talk about the communities and what is going on with them since there are few tourists visiting, how COVID has effected them and how the interactive travel experiences will help their […]

Panel My Beautiful Africa by Clara Okoro:  Tourism Technology Summit, Nigeria  Reconceptualizing tourism as just one among many possible development options is likely to result in a more direct comparison of tourism to other development options. With the adoption of technology as a tool, regions can upgrade their competitiveness in drawing tourism traffic to their […]

A panel moderated by Peter Byrne, Mafia Island, Tanzania December 8 : 800 pm HST |  10.00 pm PST DEC 9: 1.00 am EST |  06.00 am London |  11.30 am Delhi | 1.00 pm Bangkok | 3.00 pm Tokyo | 5.00 pm Sydney Click here to register  

World Tourism Network launch party: Welcome from WTN Founders Presentation from selected tourism leaders Introduction of WTN initiatives Introduction of chapters Introduction of initiatives Panels and presentations 09 DECEMBER 1.00 pm EST | 6.00pm LON | 7.00pm FRA | 8.00pm IST/JNB | 10.00pm DXB Click here to register

Welcome from WTN Founders Presentation from selected tourism leaders Introduction of WTN initiatives Introduction of chapters Introduction of initiatives Panels and presentations   09/ 10 DECEMBER, 2020 December 9 at 11.00 pm HST |  December 10: 1.00 am PST | 4.00 m EST | DEC 10: 9.00 am London | 2.30 pm Delhi | 4.00 […]

Panel moderated by  Aleksandra Gardasevic-Slavuljica, MBA, AGS Marketing Consulting, Podgorica, Montenegro, and president of the WTN BALKAN chapter. December 11 : 10.30 am HST |  12.30 pm PST |  3.30pm EST  | 08.30 pm London |  12 DEC:  2.00 am Delhi |  3.30 am Bangkok | 5.30 am Tokyo | 7.30 am Sydney Click here to register

Panel: A candid look at the Caribbean approach to COVID 19 and tourism (hotels, cruise lines, attractions) Discussion on community tourism. by Dr. Elinor Garely, eTurboNews New York

Saudi Arabia is opening for tourism and opportunities are enormous. WTN Board member Raed Habbis from Baseera Conferences and Exhibition will share. His Royal Highness Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Naser Al Saud , Charman of the World Tourism Network Saudi Chapter will lead this discussion.

Africa : Smart Tourism by Clara Okoro, Nigeria Digital transformation remains an essential agenda item for travel and hospitality leaders, despite the level of disruption currently faced by the industry. With demands for instant gratification, together with expectations from travelers and guests continually evolving, companies are finding that integrating digital experiences into all areas of […]

by Marcel Perkins, Ecuador: We are building protocols and experience at this tome to promote and reopen Ecuador and Galapagos as a destination. We have found resilience in authentic travel experiences, community engagement and good business practices. We want to share the beauty of our destination, but also talk about what has worked for us […]

The presentation will entail the look and feel of the re-defined hospitality at Courtyard by Marriott in Burlington/Oakville, ON Canada. We represent an important sector of our economy and are looking forward to welcoming Skålleagues and guests from around the world when the time comes. December 15 : 11.30 am HST | 1.30 pm PST  […]

by Elitza Stoilova, Umni, Bulgaria Sharing a PPP presentation on the AI chatbots as solution and their usage in hotels, by travel agencies, restaurants, spa and other hospitality businesses to automate customer service, boost sales and ensure customers are provided with safe self-service solution.  December 15 : 9.45 pm HST |  11.45 pm PST |  […]

Panel by Prof. Geoffrey Lipman , SunX, Belgium & Malta www.climatefriendly.travel Professor Geoffrey Lipman President of SUNx Malta, former IATA Executive Director,  UNWTO Assistant Secretary-General and first WTTC President. Discusses Climate Friendly Travel with Dr Susanne Becken Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Griffith University in Australia, the Principal Science Investment Advisor (Visitor) in the Department of […]

Vijay Poonoosamy: Aviation Challenges Panel Representing QI Group in Singapore, former VP for Etihad Airways. Head of the Aviation Group for WTN. December 16 : 9.00 pm HST | 11.00 pm PST |  DEC 17:  2.00 am EST |  7.00 am London |12.30 pm Delhi | 2.00 pm Bangkok | 4.00 pm Tokyo | 6.00 pm […]

A panel led by Benjamin Carey FTS with Ahmed Yehia, Nada Raphael and Séverine Obertelli, exploring through case studies from around the Mediterranean and beyond how a focus on local innovation and regeneration can contribute to the sustainable recovery of international tourism. Thursday, December 17: 09.00 am HST |  11.00am PST | 2.00 pm EST | 7.00 pm London | Friday, December 18: […]

The underserved and misunderstood niche Panel by Phyllis Stoller, ECPS Consulting Corp./The Women's Travel Group December 17 : 02.30 pm HST |  4.30 pm PST | 7.30pm EST DEC 18: |  12.30 am London |   6.00 am Delhi |  7.30 am Bangkok | 9.30 am Tokyo | 11.30 am Sydney click here to register

by Sneshka Richter, Greenheart Consulting, UK  Will attend with my colleague from Croatia who is Director of a regional Tourism Office in North West Croatia. We will include 2 short presentations involving the importance of implementing inclusive sustainability for business recovery post-pandemic and beyond. We will demonstrate positive examples from one region in Croatia including […]

by Apolónia Rodrigues, Dark Sky Association, Portugal   December 18 : 8.00 am HST |  10.00 am  PST |  1.00 pm EST |  06.00 pm London |  11.30 pm Delhi | DEC 19: 1.00 am Bangkok | 3.00 am Tokyo | 5.00 am Sydney   click here to register

by Mona Naffa, Hotel Trust, Jordan www.destination-jordan.com  Friday, December 18 : 09.30 am HST |  11.30 am PST | 2.30pm EST  |  07.30 pm London |  Saturday, December 19:  1.00 am Delhi |  2.30 am Bangkok | 4.30 am Tokyo | 6.30 am Sydney click here to register   

The Pathway to Tourism Development in Africa. Panel by Kali Africa Media Monday, December 21: 09.45 pm HST |  11.45 pm PST Tuesday, December 22: 2.45 am EST  |  07.45 am London | 1.15 pm Delhi |  2.45 pm Bangkok | 4.45 pm Tokyo | 6.45 pm Sydney Click here to register

The founder of the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT) is discussing a way forward with an international panel of experts. Tuesday, December 29 : 8.00 am HST |  10.00 am PST | 1.00 pm EST |  06.00 pm London |11.30 pm Delhi Wednesday, December 30: 1,00 am Bangkok | 3.00 am Tokyo | […]

by WTN Malaysia Chapter Malaysia intro plus latest video TM Panel intro Rudolf Herrmann – Governor WTN Malaysia Sook Ling Yap – Asian Overland Services DMC Badaruddin Mohamed – USM Tourism Presanth Chandra – TIN Media & MICE Jane Rai – Heritage Tour Guide with virtual options Sam Liew – VP-PR WTN Malaysia Skal ? […]

A panel discussion by WTN Hero Maricar Donato of Washington Tours & Events. Maricar is  a member of  Destination DC.and a certified tour guide herself and a brand ambassador for the World Federation of Tourist Guides Association WFTGA. Wednesday, December 30 : 10.00 am HST |  12.00 pm PST | 3.00 pm EST |  08.00 pm […]

Karla  Hart is the founding Director Global Cruise Activist Network in Alaska. She will join Dr. Elinor Garely, eTurboNews New York in an interview and a Q&A by WTN members and eTN readers. Karla Hart, President, Global Cruise Activist Network (GCAN) Founding Member, Juneau CAN Rethink Tourism The cruise industry has had and continues to […]

This US Presidential inauguration this year is going to be unlike any other. No parades, balls, or big parties—but that is not any reason to miss out. Tourist Guides who are always on hand to welcome visitors to this historic event have decided that you don't have to miss out either. Our Washington DC tourist […]

According to WTTC more than 174m million travel and tourism jobs have been lost globally and global GDP lost more than $4.7 trillion from travel and tourism in 2020. Governments have so far supported the airlines with US$173 billion but for IATA airlines have debts in excess of $651 billion and lost 118.5 billion USD […]

According to WTTC more than 174m million travel and tourism jobs have been lost globally and global GDP lost more than $4.7 trillion from travel and tourism in 2020. Governments have so far supported the airlines with US$173 billion but for IATA airlines have debts in excess of $651 billion and lost 118.5 billion USD […]

The event, now in its 13th manifestation, brings together British and Irish suppliers with the main product buyers, with clients from across the world. Interested participants can register to attend here.   Last year’s event in January 2020 effected over 4000 appointments. This year, ETOA and UKInbound are concentrating all their UK commercial networking on […]

Successful Tourism Leadership Demands Dynamic and Innovative Education and Training
Discussion with Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN New York and Dr. Marianna Sigala, Professor, University of South Australia Business School

World Travel Market in Sao Paulo Brazil is moving forward from August 3-5. This is a brave step by Reed Expo. Hear from Simon Mayle – Exhibition Director at WTM Latin America Click here to register Tuesday 09 FEB 2021 10.15 am Hawaii 11.15 am Alaska 12.15 pm California | BC 1.15 pm Denver 2.15 […]

by Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN New York and wines.travel  Taxes on products we love and want are never popular. When it comes to increasing wine prices because of a tax, we are likely to become livid. Perhaps the imported wine industry became a tariff target during the last administration because the fellow who resided in […]

Meet Cuthbert Ncube, chairman of the African Tourism Board. He is currently recovering from a serious version of the Coronavirus. Fighting for his life he managed to beat the deadly enemy and is now on a path of recovery. He lost his voice when fighting COVID-19, but is now ready to ask questions and share […]

Contributors to Rural Tourism through Creative Story Telling

Join tour guides from around the world for this fun event!

Steve Vincent is a retired electrical engineer in Texas. He will be discussing what brought Texas into the current deadly situation. Moderated by Dr. Peter Tarlow Click here to register 4.15pm Hawaii 6.15 pm PST 7.15 pm MST 8.15 pm CST 9.15 pm EST | Jamaica 10.15 pm Puerto RIco 11.15 pm Argentina | Brazil […]

Panel by Dr Elinor Garely Click here to register    Blaine Ashley, Founder, New York Champagne Week There have been times over this past year when chocolate and martinis were not the answer; however, there has never been a problem that a glass of Champagne could not solve. Nature Enhanced The art and science of […]