Who we are:

World Tourism Network (WTN) is the long-overdue voice of small and medium-size travel and tourism businesses around the world. By uniting our efforts, we bring to the forefront the needs and aspirations of small and medium-sized businesses and their Stakeholders.

World Tourism Network emerged out of the rebuilding.travel discussion. The rebuilding.travel discussion started on March 5, 2020 on the sideline of ITB Berlin. ITB was cancelled, but rebuilding.travel launched at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Berlin. In December rebuilding.travel continued but was structured within a new organization called World Tourism Network (WTN) .

By bringing together private and public sector members on regional and global platforms, WTN not only advocates for its members but provides them a voice at the major tourism meetings. WTN provides opportunities and essential networking for its members in more than 120 countries.

By working with stakeholders and with tourism and government leaders, WTN seeks to create innovative approaches for inclusive and sustainable tourism sector growth and assist small and medium travel and tourism businesses during both good and challenging times.

It is WTN’s goal to provide its members with a strong local voice while at the same time providing them with a global platform.

WTN provides a valuable political and business voice for small and medium-sized businesses and offers training, consulting, and educational opportunities.

Our various Interest Groups open new opportunities by uniting the public and private sectors in pursuit of inclusive and sustainable tourism business growth, investments, outreach, advocacy, research, safety, and security.

Our “Rebuilding Travel“ initiative is a conversation, an exchange of ideas, and a showcase for the best practices by our members in more than 120 countries.

Our “Tourism Hero“ Award recognizes those who go the extra mile serving the travel and tourism community but often get overlooked.

Our “Safer Tourism Seal“ gives our stakeholders and destinations a platform to express their willingness to reopen tourism safely and responsibly.

Dr. Taleb Rifai

To accomplish these goals WTN encourages the establishment of interest groups, which will be able to address specific local and targeted issues within the respective local and global settings.

Our members are our team.
They include known leaders, emerging voices, and members of the private and public sectors with a purpose-driven vision and a responsible business sense.

Our partners are our strength.
Our Partners include private sector organizations and initiatives in destinations, the hospitality industry, aviation, attractions, trade shows, media, consulting, and lobbying as well as public sector organizations, initiatives, and associations.

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Zeljka Radak, National Torism Organisation of Montenegro

I am a director of the National Tourism organization Of Montenegro. I have worked for 17 years in the tourism sector. I worked in the ... More information

Hilka Birns, Now Media, Cape Town, South Africa

Freelance travel industry journalist based in Cape Town with more than 25 years of experience in covering the travel and tourism industry in Southern Africa. ... More information

Mark Catuogno, MC Travel Management, NY, USA

MC TRAVEL MANAGEMENT No matter the reason for your travel, everyone deserves to enjoy a first-class experience. At MC Travel Management, we believe in getting ... More information

Houston Travel Marketing Services, Gauteng, South Africa

I would like to network with tourism colleagues around the world and invite them attend my Spotlight Virtual Expo's Derek Houston has been involved in ... More information

Emmanuel Frimpong, Pison Consult, Accra, Ghana

Emmanuel Frimpong holds BA in Economics and Geography and MBA in Finance from KNUST and University of Leicester (UK) respectively. Emmanuel is the CEO of ... More information

Jan Larsen, buzz.travel, Ireland

The FIRST GLOBAL social Network for Travel Professionals BUZZ.travel is the global B2B Community for Travel Professionals from 100+ countries and an interactive Marketplace for ... More information

Ibrahim Osta, Chemonics International, DC, USA

Currently leading donor-funded tourism development activities or conducting technical assistance and advisory in various countries, including Lebanon, Tunisia, Georgia, Ukraine, Nepal and Bosnia-Herzegovina, among others. ... More information

Ride The World Motorcycle Tours, Walter Nand, Rockdale, NSW, Australia

Looking to connect with like minded, forward thinking, dynamic travel and tourism professionals who are looking to challenge the status quo and progress forward in ... More information

Arifin Hutabarat, indonesiatouristnews.com, Banten, Indonesia

I have been following the progress with up and down development and its business of tourism in Indonesia, as publisher and chief editor of now ... More information

Alberto Veloso, Departures and Arrivals, NJ, USA

Alberto Veloso Departures and Arrivals President – CEO www.departuresandarrivals.travel Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/departures Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/departuresandarrivals/ Become our fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DeparturesandArrivals ... More information