IIPT Mourns the loss of Edward Beauchamp Founder, World Tourism Foundation
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.
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. Click here to read more
An Olympic Sprint for Peace
With less than 75 days to go to this year’s London 2012 Olympics, the largest international coalition ever formed to promote the Olympic Truce is sprinting towards implementation measures. UNESCO, UNEP and the Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism have recently joined Ecotrans, IIPT, Global Sports Partners and other tourism and sports stakeholders, as well as Media Partners: eTurbo News, Travel Mole’s ‘Vision on Responsible Tourism’, Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), and travelvideo.tv, to support the Olympic Truce Campaign. Click here to read more
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. Click here to read more
IIPT Mourns the Passing of Dr. Michael Olsen,
Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech
It was with profound sorrow that IIPT learned of the passing of Dr. Michael Olsen on March 20, in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Olsen was the founding head of Virginia Tech’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Department. His vision and unrelenting commitment to excellence served to guide the department to its status as one of the world’s premier programs in hospitality and tourism management. Dr. Olsen also established the world’s first Phd Program for hotel and hospitality management. He has been recognized as one of the world’s top scholars in tourism and hospitality. Click here for more information
eTurbo News, SATW and BC Pictures join as Media Partners in
support of 2012 Olympic Truce
IIPT is proud to announce that eTurbo News, the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), and BC Pictures have each joined as media partners in support of the London 2012 Olympic Truce Campaign.
The UN-designated six week period of peace will run from 25th July to 9th September at the request of the UK government, unanimously supported by all 193 UN member states in a historic UN resolution last October. The campaign is promoting support from all sectors of the world travel and tourism industry to join with both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations in a call for a cessation of conflict and all acts of violence in an observance of the London 2012 Olympic Truce.Click here for more information
IIPT South Africa Savors Community Tourism
Jamaica Style
Members of the newly formed IIPT South Africa Chapter and the Countrystyle Community Tourism Network South Africa, comprising academics, tourism professionals, and an African princess recently took part in a Community Tourism Study Tour of Jamaica – “Home of Community Tourism.”
The South Africans traveled to Jamaica to experience and study the Country Style Community Tourism Network model that is being implemented in Jamaica by Diana McIntyre Pike – community tourism pioneer in Jamaica and the Caribbean. The study tour was organized by Diana and her colleague, Joan Dove, PhD, President, Business Training & Services Limited and one of the Lead Consultants with the Countrystyle Community Tourism Network (CCTN). Click here for more information
IIPT Holds Joint Board Meeting in New York
A joint meeting of the IIPT Board of Directors and IIPT International Advisory Board was recently held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City to discuss future plans for IIPT.
Taking part in the meeting (from left to right in the photo) were Timothy Marshall, Chairman, IIPT Board of Directors and President, Jamaica Business Resource Center (JBRC); Nina Meyer, President & Chairman of the Board, American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA); Louis D’Amore, IIPT Founder and President; Markly Wilson, Director of International Tourism Marketing, State of New York; Senator Akel Biltaji, Royal Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; Alex Harris, Founder and Chairman, General Tours; Michael Stolowitzky, Marketing Executive, American Express Vacations; and Dr. Noel Brown, Chairman, IIPT International Advisory Board and President, Friends of the United Nations. Click here for more information
IIPT Names Folk Ensemble Lindjo an Honorary
IIPT Ambassador for Peace
The International Institute for Peace trough Tourism and Folk Ensemble Lindjo from Dubrovnik, Croatia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim to promote peace, mutual understanding and collaboration amongst nations of the world.
The cooperation between FE Lindjo and the IIPT holds great importance for the development of cultural exchange and re-ignition of cultural connections in the South Eastern European region, with a view to enhance harmonious relations, as well as protection of cultural heritage. Click here for more information
IIPT to Partner with TIMOTCA for
“Citizen of the World Program”
Inspired by the words of the great philosopher, Socrates, who stated, “I am not an Athenian, or a Greek, but a Citizen of the World” and by the iconic lyrics of John Lennon’s, Imagine…. “Imagine all the people sharing all the world” The International Museum of Twenty-first Century Arts, (TIMOTCA), proclaims September 23, 2012 “Citizen of the World Day”. Click here for more information
IIPT President Appointed Chancellor of
LIUTEBM University
The Senate/Board of Trustees of Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management (LIUTEBM) has appointed Louis D’Amore, Founder and President of (IIPT) as Chancellor of LIUTEBM.
In announcing the appointment, LIUTEBM Vice Chancellor, Dr. Patrick Kaligungwa stated, “Louis is an outstanding World personality, with international reputation and character befitting the appointment. He has contributed immensely to sustainable tourism development in Africa and other regions of the world and is a World renowned ambassador for Peace through Tourism.
“He has broad knowledge in environmental stewardship, preservingbiodiversity, enhancing cultures and valuing heritage, contribution to poverty reduction and overall tourism development. He brings with him tremendous experience to the University of LIUTEBM, which will bring about more exposure, collaboration, linkages and interaction of the students and lecturers from different environments in Africa, Asia, America and Europe.”
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IIPT Founder Presented Visionary Award by International Council of Tourism Partners
IIPT Founder and President Louis D’Amore was presented the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) Visionary Award by ICTP President Geoffrey Lipman earlier this month at World Travel Market.
Mr. Lipman said: “I have known Louis for 30 years. He is a true visionary and works tirelessly to spread his vision around the world for peace through tourism. He is so richly deserving of this award.”
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Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism:
Case Studies of Best Practice
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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The International Institute for Peace through Tourism’s 5th IIPT African Conference: “Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change to Tourism in Africa and the Developing World,” was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in May 2011. Participants in the Conference were so enthusiastic about the quality of presentations that they believed the knowledge should be shared with a wider audience.
Accordingly, this publication contains papers and presentations from the 5th IIPT African Conference and other selected experts’ case studies, articles and models of best practice. It was developed in collaboration with IIPT’s academic partner in the Conference, Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence and Business Management (LIUTEBM) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
To read the case studies, click on this link.
There is no cost to access the book but contributions to IIPT to offset costs are welcome.
IIPT Chapter Launched in
British Columbia, Canada
An IIPT Chapter was launched in British Columbia, Canada earlier this month at the Sunplex recreational complex, Kelowna, British Columbia. Under the title of “Forecast 2012: Forever Sunny and Green." The launch was organized by Silverado Socrates, who also attended the recent 5th IIPT African Conference in Lusaka, Zambia.
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IIPT Supports Zimbabwe – Zambia Joint Bid to Host
UNWTO 2013 General Assembly
IIPT is proud to support the joint bid of Zimbabwe and Zambia to jointly host the 20th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly at Victoria Falls – one of the seven natural wonders of the world – in 2013.
The proposed hosting of the UNWTO General Assembly would be held on the two towns adjacent to Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Livingstone, Zambia. The Mighty Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, shared by both Zimbabwe and Zambia. Click here to read more
IIPT World Peace Tours
IIPT launched World Peace Travel in an effort to be a model of tourism that exemplifies the ideals, concepts and philosophies upon which IIPT was founded and toward the mission of promoting a “Culture of Peace through Tourism.” World Peace Travel is being spearheaded by IIPT board member Donald King.
The following peace tours will be offered in 2012:
- The Gulf Experience: United Arab Emirates and Oman - January 31-February 10, 2012
- The Wild Jordan Tour - March 6-16, 2012
- Nabji Festival Trek & World Peace Tour to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan - January 8-21, 2012
- World Peace Tour: Tanzania - June 1-13, 2012
- Are You Ready to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro? - February 18 and June 16, 2012
- Discover Croatia 2012
Click here to read more information and detailed itinerary
Merging of Sustainable Tourism and Renewable Energy as Peace Industries
A further outcome of the 5th IIPT African Conference is a commitment by IIPT to seek closer ties and collaboration with the renewable energy industries in achieving a sustainable and peaceful future for all humankind. Click here to read more
News@IIPT
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to welcome Louis D'Amore, Founder and President of the International Institute of Peace Through Tourism (IIPT), as one of its founding board members. Click here to read more information
