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Raed Habiss, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Peter Tarlow, SaferTourism, TX, USA

Aleksandra Gardasevic-Slavuljica, MBA, AGS Marketing Consulting, Podgorica, Montenegro

Prof. Geoffrey Lipman, SunX, Brussels, Belgiu, & Malta

Jürgen Steinmetz, TravelNewsGroup, HI, USA

Cuthbert Ncube, ATB, South Africa

Vijay Poonoosamy, QI Group, Singapore

Walter Mzembi, Sandton, South Africa

MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND WILDLIFE-KENYA, H.E. Hon. Najib Balala, Nairobi, Kenya

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 “Cultural Tourism Cities of the World” program creates new opportunities by uniting the public and private sectors in pursuit of inclusive and sustainable tourism business growth, investments, outreach, 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 local chapters, which will be able to address specific local and global 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.

Welcome to WTN!

Members

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Raju Arasaratnam, Jetwing Travels Pvt Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka

+94-11-234 5723 | raju@jetwing.lk | http://www.jetwingtravels.com Raju Arasaratnam was born in Colombo, SRI LANKA. On completion of his Primary Education at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo, ... More information

Maxwell Masempela, Maxmas Travel & Tours, Lusaka, Zambia

am the Managing Director of Maxmas Travel & Tours - in Lusaka, Zambia. Also the current secretary of the Zambian Association of Tour Operators. I ... More information

Cindy Hiddeson, NY, USA

I am the former Director, North America of the Monaco Government Tourist Office where I served for 30 years. I am currently a consultant in ... More information

Linzi Barber, AirlinePros International, London, UK

Sitting on the global management team for AirlinePros International along with having responsibility for the UK office I am keen to work with like-minded individuals ... More information

Donagh Horgan, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Researcher working on tourism and sustainable development. Facilitating dialogue and interdisciplinary research. donagh.horgan@strath.ac.uk | +353876364631 More information

Jean-Claude Mobali-Banda, Brazaville, Republic of Congo

http://www.traveltocongo.com | congotravel@yahoo.fr More information

Cuthbert Ncube, ATB, South Africa

Chairman African Tourism Board: The Global Community faces this unprecedented plague, This commands the Continent to lay the foundation of economic reforms that will prioritize ... More information

Bernard Lynch, Qurated Tourism, Barcelona, Spain

I am CEO of Qurated Tourism a Quality Rated travel business! I think the travel and tourism sector needs to be rebuilt with more sustainable ... More information

Kelvin Mensah, Kelvin Ventures, Kumasi, Ghana

I am C.E.O. of kelvin Ventures. To contribute more ideas for development for the future. emmanuelarthur662@yahoo.com More information

Tighe OSullivan, Pro-Am Beach Soccer, CA, USA

I almost put a journalist as I am a writer for some mediums in my space of beach soccer. I am the owner CEO of ... More information

Dr. Taleb Rifai, Jordan

Chair Chair ATB COVID-19 Task Force - Former Secretary-General UNWTO - ATB Honors Circle and Advisory Board Member - Co-Chair of the Global Resilience Council ... More information

Merilee Kern, TheLuxeList.com, CA, USA

Merilee Kern, MBA is an internationally-regarded brand analyst, strategist and futurist who reports on noteworthy industry change makers, movers, shakers and innovators across all categories, ... More information

Department of Tourism South Africa, Mudau Ntakusen, Pretoria, South Africa

I am Deputy Director, Investment Promotionwithin the Department of Tourism South Africa, interested in tourism discussion specifically developments on what the government are doing to ... More information

Tiziano Pisoni, Mucumbli Explore, São Tomé & Príncipe

I’m the founder of the incoming travel agency Mucumbli Explore in São Tomé and Principe, and member of the board of the São Tomé and ... More information

Günnur Diker, Eurasia Tourism, Istanbul, Turkey

Hello my name is Günnur Diker, I am a founding partner and General Manager of Eurasia Tourism which is a Ministry of Tourism licensed travel ... More information

Bishwombhar Lamsal, Big Adventures Pvt. Ltd., Nepal

Tourism Entrepreneur from Nepal who owns a travel/trekking agency based in Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal. Having been worked for 12+ years in the industry the team ... More information

Gira Mundo, Jordi Badia, Curitiba, Brazil

Tourism is the best tool for people from all over the world to get to know the beauties of nature and other cultures. Tourism can ... More information

Allure Travels and Tours Limited, Ifeoma Maureen Aneke, Abuja Nigeria

WTN gives me the opportunity to connect globally with other travel professionals and also to share ideas on how to grow sustainable tourism and grow ... More information

Jose Ting, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside, Bangkok, Thailand

I love connecting with people. My job role is to develop business, look for good partners, decide on marketing and sales strategies, future partnerships, etc. ... More information

Sarah Valentine, Valentine’s Photo Studio FL, USA

5613867660 | svalentinephotos@gmail.co | http://SarahMValentine.com I represent someone who is passionate about Travel around the world, especially in Africa! Exposing the truth about travel More information