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3 - 6 November 2014 London
UNWTO & WTM
Ministers’ Summit
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“Tourism and Mega-Events: building a lasting legacy”
Tourism and mega-events are closely interlinked in today’s
globalized society. Many of those participating in mega events are
tourists, while mega events have an enormous impact in all the
components of the tourism value chain of the host destination(s).
Beyond the immediate impacts in
terms of investment, infrastructurenamely accommodation and
transport, urban development
or regeneration, employment
generation and brand exposurethere are a number of legacy
impacts that should be associated
with hosting a mega-event. This
year’s UNWTO & WTM Ministers’
Summit will look into what it takes
to create a lasting tourism legacy
from hosting mega-events.
REGISTRATION
To register please visit
wtmlondon.com/register
For further information
please contact:
Montse Navarro at UNWTO
Email: mnavarro@unwto.org
Tel: +34 91 567 81 38
Or call the World Travel
Market team
Tel: +44 (0)20 8910 7787
3 - 6 Nov 2014 / ExCeL London / wtmlondon.com/ministers
WTM 2014
Ministerial Programme
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MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Visit WTM, destination stands and conduct media interviews – Exhibition Floor, ExCeL London
14:30 – 15:15
Keynote Speech: The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport UK – Platinum Suite 5 & 6
TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER
10:00 – 10:45
Registration
11.00 – 13.00
UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit – WTM Global Stage – AS850, Exhibition Floor, ExCeL London
11.00 – 11.20
Opening Remarks
Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, World Travel Market
Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Panel Debate
The 2014 edition of the UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit will focus on the links
between tourism and mega-events, focusing on:
• How to measure the impact of mega-events on tourism destinations
• How to ensure adequate infrastructure development and planning
• How to promote environmentally sustainable events
• How to translate the hosting of mega-events into strong destination brands
• How to promote community engagement and invest in human capital
Confirmed Speakers (as of Tuesday 21st October)
Moderator:
Max Foster, CNN International
Mr. Thomas Waldner
Project Director, Donauinselfest
11.20 – 12.55
H.E. Dr. Wykeham McNeill
Minister of Tourism and Entertainment,
Jamaica
H.E. Mr. Issa Mohammed
Al Mohannadi
Chairman, Qatar Tourism Authority, Qatar
H.E. Mrs. Isabel Borrego
Secretary of State for Tourism, Spain
Mr. Hiromi Tagawa
Chairman, Japan Association
of Travel Agents (JATA)
Dr. Jiang DU
Vice Chairman, China National Tourism
Administration (CNTA), China
H.E. Mr. Michel Pharaon
Minister of Tourism, Lebanon
Hon. Mr. Derek Hanekon
Minister of Tourism, South Africa
H.E. Mr. Adolfo Mesquita Nunes
Secretary of State for Tourism, Portugal
Mr. Hamad A. Al-Sheikh
Vice President for Marketing & Programs
Saudi Commission for Tourism and
Antiquities (SCTA), Saudi Arabia
H.E. Mrs. Amel Karboul
Minister of Tourism, Tunisia
Mr. Christopher Rodrigues
CBE – Chairman, VisitBritain,
United Kingdom
Mr. David Scowsill
President and CEO,
World Travel & Tourism Council
(WTTC)
Mr. Alan Gilpin
Head of Rugby World Cup
H.E. Mr. Vinícius Nobre Lages
Minister of Tourism
Brazil
12:55 5
– 13:00
Closing Remarks
WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER
10:00 – 12:00
Official WTM Responsible Tourism Opening - including Stephen Sackur Interview and World Responsible Tourism Awards – WTM Global
Stage AS850. Launch of the 10 Year Framework of Programmes for Sustainable Tourism by UNWTO and Moroccan Minister of Tourism
Stephen Sackur Interview
What can the tourism industry do for the conservation of Elephants and Rhino?
Charlie Mayhew, Chief Executive, Tusk Trust; Colin Bell, Africa’s Finest
The World Responsible Tourism Awards. Organised by Responsibletravel.com, Sponsored by Oman Ministry of Tourism
THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER
10:00 – 16:00
WTM Thursday Programme
This year’s programme features content from a variety of sectors including Responsible Tourism, Wellness and Digital Technology
WTM
Ministerial Dinner
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In association with UNWTO, Sponsored by Travel Channel
World Travel Market, in association with
UNWTO and Travel Channel, has the
pleasure of inviting Tourism Ministers to a
Gala Dinner, Tuesday 4th November.
This exclusive evening is taking place
at London’s Victoria
& Albert Museum.
Editors from 45 leading global travel
trade publications and the industry’s
leading private sector will also join
the event. We hope that you will be
able to join in what promises to be
an exceptional event and an exciting
opportunity to meet existing & new
industry colleagues and Tourism
Ministers from across the world.
Programme:
19:15 Drinks Reception
20.00 Dinner
22.30 Evening Ends
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RESERVE A PLACE
Please RSVP to
araminta.sugden@reedexpo.co.uk
or Tel: 07769 857266 by
Wednesday 29th October.
Please note that participation is
limited to one Minister/Head of
National Tourism Administration
plus one Aide per country
Dress Code:
Business Attire or National Dress.
John Madejski Garden
©Edward Hill Photography
The Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Address:
The Victoria & Albert Museum,
Exhibition Road Entrance,
London, SW7 2RL.
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