IIPT to Commemorate 25th Anniversary at World Travel Market
Almasalla Travel News – By Ashraf El gedawy – The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) will proudly commemorate the 25th anniversary since its First Global Conference in support of the “Great War” Centenary with its theme of “No More War.” The commemorative event will be at: on the WTM Platinum Stage November 5th
A central theme emerging from the successful UNWTO 20th General Assembly recently held in Zambia and Zimbabwe was the important role of travel and tourism as a vehicle for peace. Indeed, the headline on one of Zambia’s major newspapers following the Opening Day read: “Use Tourism to Promote Peace.”
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Key leaders of the travel and tourism industry will share their perspectives on “Building a Culture of Peace through Tourism” on the WTM Platinum Stage November 5th in support of the World War I Centenary theme: “No More War.” Confirmed speakers include: Dr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary General, UNWTO Secretary General; David Scowsill, President, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC); Mok Singh, Immediate Past President, Skal International; Geoffrey Lipman, President, International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP); and Martin Craigs, President, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Also invited is a senior representative of the Government of Flanders.
