ITB Responsible Tourism Networking – Fringe Event off To Record-Breaking Start
It looks like the Responsible Tourism networking event at ITB is going to break the record attendance set at WTM in London last year. Scores of travel industry professionals have joined the Facebook Group, which now numbers over 150 members, and the networking has already begun.
Many are now preparing to make their marketing pitches in front of a committed and understanding audience on the 13th.
With its success and the possibility of other similar events being organised, the group looks in danger of losing its fringe status and joining the mainstream but, says Sally Broom, one of the organisers “don’t worry the ‘fringe’ group has not been lost, it’s still open to all! There will be pitches at ITB and we will be forwarding details for anyone who can’t make it.”
The event is organised by The Blue Yonder and My Safe Travel, sponsored by Discover Oman and Eihab Travels and supported by VISION on Sustainable Tourism.
Full details at Responsible Tourism Networking ITB
ITB Berlin is dedicating one day on Corporate Social Responsibility of the travel industry and is organising several workshops and conferences on CSR. The evening of 13th March will be providing a platform for Tour Operators, Grass Root organisations, Media, Policy makers and flag-bearers of Responsible Tourism to come together.
“Being the leading travel show in the world, ITB provides a unique opportunity to learn and share from various RT initiatives across the world. The event will bring together those who are looking for promoting their RT products in the originating markets and those in the markets looking for genuine and unique products from the destinations. Considering the demand for such a gathering to learn and share, it is only natural for us to bring this event to ITB. The networking event will be organised in a way that attendees get an opportunity to present their initiatives to the gathering.”
The Blue Yonder is also organising a workshop focusing on Travel Philanthropy and Responsible Tourism prior to the RT networking event. The 45-minutes discussions and short workshop will be organised in association with Centre for Eco Tourism in Destinations (CESD), Go Philanthropic.com and Travel To Care. The session will be looking at various trends in Travel Philanthropy.
Date 13-03-2009
Venue Messe Berlin / Hall 4.1
Travel Philanthropy workshop 1700:1745
The Blue Yonder Responsible Tourism networking 1800:1930
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