The Australia Chapter of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism will be holding its third Australian Conference on Saturday, 15 July 2006 at the Avillion Hotel Sydney. The theme of this…
The Australia Chapter of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism will be holding its third Australian Conference on Saturday, 15 July 2006 at the Avillion Hotel Sydney. The theme of this conference, Tourism – Agent for Peace? follows two earlier Australian conferences, Tourism – Passport to Peace in March 2003 and Travel Promotes Peace – Meeting the Challenge in September 2004.
IIPT is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering travel and tourism initiatives that contribute to international understanding and cooperation, an improved quality of environment, the preservation of heritage and poverty reduction. It was founded in 1986 by Louis D’Amore and is based on his vision of the world`s largest industry, travel and tourism, becoming the world`s first global peace industry and the belief that every traveller is potentially an “Ambassador for Peace.”
The focus of this conference will be an examination of the role of tourism as an agent for peace. Can travel companies, tourism organizations and those who work in the industry serve a higher purpose and think and act beyond the commercial aspects of their business? Are travellers and tourists or the host communities aware of the important role they can play in creating a more equitable and peaceful world?
Speakers will include industry executives, academics, travellers and IIPT’s founder and president, Louis D’Amore. This conference is endorsed by the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) and its CEO Mike Hatton will be one of the keynote speakers.
IIPT Australia Chapter President, Daphne Lowe Kelley, is pleased to have the support of members and partners such as Qantas Airlines, the Avillion Hotel Sydney, Australian Pinnacle Tours, Touchdown Tours and Intrepid Travel. She has issued a challenge to the Australian travel and tourism industry to be a world leader in building a culture of peace through tourism.
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