News 06.11.13
What’s on today...
From 9am to midday
WRTD Opening Ceremony World Responsible Tourism Day is officially opened this morning with a roundtable debate on carbon pollution in travel and tourism. Speakers include Johan Lundgren of Tui Travel and Marthinus van Schalkwyk, minister of tourism for South Africa. Also see our analysis on pages 28-29. 10.30-11.30am Platinum Suites 3 & 4
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARDS
World Responsible Tourism Awards Now in its 10th year, the Responsible Tourism Awards were revamped this year with eight new categories, including a People’s Choice. The awards are organised by
responsibletravel.com and sponsored this year by Oman Ministry of Tourism 11.30am-12.30pm Platinum Suites 3 & 4
From 12pm to 8pm
Tourism and water consumption Professor Harold Goodwin chairs a panel that will debate whether the tourism industry is doing enough to achieve appropriate reductions in water usage or whether regulation by national governments will soon become necessary. 2.30-4pm Platinum Suites 3 & 4
Visit Greece On Wednesday and Thursday, agents can take part in “Passport to Greece” from 2-3.30pm, collecting stamps from Greek exhibitors for the chance to win prizes. Drop in at 12.30pm for a cooking demo and 1.30pm to taste the results. (EM1000)
Airports under scrutiny Colin Matthews, chief executive of Heathrow airport, is quizzed on the airport capacity in the south-east of the UK. Expect questions such as: What exactly is a hub airport, why do we need one, and how does the UK compare with other countries around the world? 2.30-3.30pm WTM Knowledge Theatre (GV750)
GREEKCOOKINGDEMO
Join Jamaica happy hour Jamaica will be bringing a touch of Caribbean sunshine to ExCeL with happy hours round the themed bar on its stand Wednesday and Thursday. Drop by and find out more about the island’s new marketing focus. 3-4pm (CA340)
Reality Tours and Travel was overall winner in 2012: From left are Justin Francis, managing director of
responsibletravel.com; Amanda Wills, managing director of Virgin Holidays; Ray Way, Reality Gives; and Michael Mabuyakhulu, KwaZulu Natal Tourism Authority
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