Oct 03, 2011
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today
that the Grenada Board of Tourism has joined their alliance as the first
representative from the Caribbean.
“Grenada is proud to be the first Caribbean representative to ICTP, and
we look forward to sharing resources with our worldwide partners in the
development of new markets for our tourism product. As part of this global
alliance, we share in the belief that travel and tourism is a key driver in the
creation of community businesses, jobs, well-being, and happiness. We also
share ICTP’s commitment to green growth by creating low-carbon and
environmentally-sound developments,” said Simon Stiell, Director of Tourism for
Grenada.
After the Seychelles, La Reunion, Johannesburg, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Oman,
Hawaii, Saipan, the International Council of Tourism Partners is now expanding
their list of founding members to include Grenada.
ICTP Chairman Juergen T. Steinmetz said: "We're delighted to
welcome Grenada to our fast-growing alliance and force of socially-responsible
destinations committed to sustainable travel. The synergy of the ICTP alliance
will enable even the smallest destination to create ongoing awareness in both
primary and secondary global tourism markets. Grenada demonstrates leadership
for the Caribbean in joining our alliance.
"We're looking forward to welcoming Grenada and leaders
representing all our members at the World Travel Market to introduce their
destination at our official launch party on November 8 at 1600 hours at the
Seychelles stand."
ABOUT ICTP
ICTP (International Council of Tourism Partners) is a force for
socially-responsible and green travel and supports the UN Millennium
Development Goals, the UN World Tourism Organization's Global Code of Ethics
for Tourism, and a range of programs that underpin them. The ICTP alliance is
represented in Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA; Brussels, Belgium; Bali, Indonesia; and
Victoria, Seychelles. ICTP alliance members will benefit from joint marketing
and branding opportunities in primary and secondary markets, which are ideal
for small- to medium-sized destinations that may not have the resources for
developing and implementing projects independently. Members include countries,
regions, and cities. Current member include current members include Seychelles,
La Reunion, Johannesburg, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Oman, Grenada, Hawaii, Saipan.
For more information, go to: www.tourismpartners.org .
Source: International Council of Tourism Partners
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