Editor's Note
For many of you, I know this is a busy time of the year. Traditionally, summer is the time when people choose to travel for holidays and a bit of a break from the hum drum normalities of life. EUTO members around the continent should also be gearing up to their event of the year – the annual study visit and convention which this year is being hosted in England. I am certain that Vicky Martin and Phil Evans have prepared an interesting and varied programme for this year and we look forward to welcoming our regular members and some new faces in London and Nottingham in September. Meanwhile enjoy this second issue of the EUTO Newsletter.
Julian Zarb
Vice President/Editor
Contact : welcomejuliette@hotmail.com
Telephone: 00356 99440034
Skype: julian501
ETC Report : 2007 Insight and 2008 Outlook
The European Travel Commission has published its report in May 2008. Based on statistics published by the UNWTO, the predictions point to another year of healthy growth.
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EUTO Study Visit 2008: ‘Attractions and events as catalysts for regeneration and social change’- Book Now
The EUTO study visit takes place in Nottingham and London 21-28 September 2008 and incorporates an academic conference organised by TTRI/CTCC in Nottingham on 24-25 September - https://reg.istrations.com/delegate/events/NCBEUTO2008. The programme provides opportunities for practitioners and academics to meet, exchange ideas and socialise. There are various packages available.
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Christel DeHaan Tourism & Travel Research Institute, University of Nottingham and The Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change, Leeds Metropolitan University: Conference Announcement at The University of Nottingham 24th and 25th September 2008
The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers who share interests in the role of tourist attractions and events in place making and shaping destinations. This research area is clearly relevant to professionals in the field including consultants, developers and local authorities.
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World Tourism Day – 27th September 2008
A Message from UNWTO Secretary-General
Tourism: Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change
Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges in general, and to sustainable development and the UN Millennium Development Goals in particular.
Catalyzing grassroots action by the tourism sector to face this challenge is at the centre of this year’s World Tourism Day Theme, Tourism: Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change.
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Tourism News
UNWTO - Madrid, 2 July 2008 The UNWTO has reported that international tourism is showing some positive signs during the first quarter of 2008, although there is a need for some cautious optimism in this industry to ensure that visitors do get value for money that will bolster consumer confidence and improve security. Read More
E-Turbo News Reports on Consumer Confusion Over Rising Fees by Airlines (usa today.com)
Rising airline fees reached new milestones last week with a charge for pillows and blankets and record charges for frequent-flier award tickets. Read More
VocMat 2 Research Findings
Qualifications and the opportunity to learn from colleagues in other countries are very important for tourism managers and the tourism industry. This is one of the findings of the recently published research report, “Addressing Training And Development Issues in European Tourism Management”. Commissioned as part of the second Vocational Management Training for the European Tourism Industry project (VocMat 2).
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News from Other Organisations
Estonia: Hanseatic Days in Estonian Towns. In June 2008 in Parnu and Tartu. Read More
World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS): London-based Michelin-starred chef, Atul Kochhar, has proclaimed that London’s dining scene produces better Indian cuisine than cities in India. Read More
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