Category: Interest Groups

World Tourism Network's strength is to discuss issues of global concerns, ideas, and activities. All members are invited to join any interest group. Advocacy and research is a big part of what interest groups contribute to WTN members. Anyone joining a chapter also must join the WTN Global platform. Activities by chapters will be included on the chapter category pages of wtn.travel and are accessible to all members and the public.

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Current Interest Group member directory:

Adonay Travel Tours Agency, Belize

Adonay Travel Tours Agency is vacation package dealer which provides vacationers hotel reservations, vacation packages, professional tour guiding facilities and various tours through Belize Exotic ... Read More

Ngonidzashe Makwindi, Limkokwing University, Lesotho

To explore global challenges facing tourism particularly cultural and heritage tourism. by Ngonidzashe Makwindi ngonidzashe.makwindi@limkokwing.ac.ls Read More

Armenian Association of Professional Tourist Guides, Armenia

To meet, exchange, and learn from the experts. To achieve local, national and global visibility. by Houry Nazaretian hourinazaretian@gmail.com +14167257265 Read More

Travel Manitoba, Canada

by Brigitte Sandron twoikin@travelmanitoba.com travelmanitoba.com Read More

Anago James Akeem Osho Adventures, Lagos, Nigeria

Anago James Akeem Osho is a multi award winning cultural and tourism professional. He is a curator at Badagry Slave Museum, and Afro - Brazilian ... Read More

Tour Washington DC with Ellen, DC, USA

I have been a Washington DC tour guide since 2009. I am a Certified Master Guide with the Guild of Professional Tour Guides in Washington ... Read More

The Street Teacher, New York, USA

I would love to be a part of the World Tourism Network and be able to network around the globe, and grow my business through ... Read More

Community Travel Network, Canada

We make locally operated, small & medium sized tourism businesses and experience providers easy to find and easy to book. We remove barriers for small ... Read More

My Bucket List Adventures, Portland, OR, USA

by Sandi Carter sandi@mybucketlistadventures.com www.mybucketlistadventures.com Read More

ELLIS NII LAAYE BONNEY, FREELANCE TOUR GUIDE, ACCRA, GHANA

Ellis Nii Laaye Bonney is one of the finest freelance tour leaders we have around. He began his career in tourism by pursuing an education ... Read More

Jalil Ahmed, Registered Tour Guide (Free Lancer), Peshawar, Pakistan

Hello, My name is Jalil Ahmed i am a licensed Tourist Guide from the Directorate of Tourist Services Pakistan,but working independently free lancer with national ... Read More

ENRICHMENT District Grace Exemplified Worldwide, Texas, USA

Blessings. I have long been an Associate, Admirer, and Respecter of Dr. Peter Tarlow and the many and wonderful works upon which he has engaged. ... Read More

Global Wedding Tourism Industry Update: March 2021

The global impact of the pandemic has been felt significantly in the wedding tourism industry. However love is not cancelled, weddings are taking place, just ... Read More

Trek Ecuador & Kapawi Ecolodge, by Juan Carlos Garcia, Ecuador

We design travel experiences in Ecuador that connect the traveller with the Amazon Rainforest and the Achuar indigenous people, challenging them to explore and experience ... Read More

Luxury Italian Riviera, by Giada Marabotto, Italy

info@tourliguria.com +393776951527 Read More

CLIFF HAMILTON, Tourism, Hospitality &Leisure Intl., Trinidad and Tobago

I believe in fostering Global Tourism. cliff.hamilton@gmail.com Read More

Olajide David Ponle, Evangelism and Charity Org., Côte d’Ivoire

I wish to make more friends, i decided to join (WTN) to become more intelligent. contactecorg@gmail.com +22509342642 Read More

JEMAL ALI MOMIN, vaccine info man, Ethiopia

jemalali898@gmail.com 0921229323 www.linkedin.com/in/jemal-ali-8462431a0 Read More

Tom Baum, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Professor Tom Baum is internationally recognised as an expert in the study of work and employment in the travel, tourism and hospitality (TTH) industries. He ... Read More

TAMARKS TRAVELS AND TOURS LIMITED, Nigeria

TAMARKS TRAVELS AND TOURS LIMITED by TAMARAMIEBI ABIRI I JOINED WORLD TOURISM NETWORK BECAUSE I WANT THE GREAT MEMBERS OF THIS NETWORK TO ASSIST ME ... Read More

Nancy’s notes from first Global Wedding and Tourism Discussion with WTN.

React, Reschedule, Rethink, Recover, and Bounce Back. Wedding and Honeymoon Tourism comprise of so many of us in the hospitality industry around the ... Read More

Adventurium Travel, Michael Sarni, Lockport IL, USA

msarni@adventuriumtravel.com | 1 815 564 3999 I am a new travel agent transitioning from the public/private sector national security field. I came across you folks ... Read More

Jane Rai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

janerai@ymail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/janerai/ Heritage Walk Tourist Guide | Founder of Free Walk Kuala Lumpur Unscripted & Kuala Lumpur Heritage Walks | Content Writer & Trainer Read More

Manzoor Hussain, Rock Valley Tours Pvt Ltd, Pubjab Lahore, Pakistan

https://www.facebook.com/manzoor.shimshali/ | manzoor@rockvalleytours.com | +923454354348 As a professional & licensed tour guide I use to join tour guide platform to show my beautiful country to ... Read More

Northern Cape Tourism Authority, Dianna Martin, Kimberely, Northern Cape, South Africa

dianna@experiencenortherncape.com | www.experiencenortherncape.com +27538331434 The Northern Cape, a province within South Africa is uniquely positioned for an authentic adventure, nature and cultural experiences, and exploration. ... Read More

Séverine Obertelli, Birmingham, UK

severineobertelli@gmail.com | www.severineobertelli.com | I am passionate about helping people and businesses to perform at their best. For people, and leaders in specific, this means ... Read More

Jay jalal Nanji, Boomer Tours, North Vancouver BC, Canada

Very much promoter of cultural and peace tourism. I specialize in senior tourism and accessible travel Member of ACTA http://www.boomertours.ca | jay@boomertours.ca | Read More

REZY360, Ilyas Zameer, San Jose, CA, USA

www.rezy360.com | ilya.zameer@rezy360.com Rezy360 in San Francisco based travel technology celebrating decades of consulting & technology services. Member of the following interest groups Community Tourism ... Read More

Rainmaker Travel, Thomas Mueller, Cape Town, South Africa

thomas@rainmaker.travel | https://rainmaker.travel Member of the following Interest Groups Community Tourism Cultural Tourism Education & Training Investments Marketing Public-Private Sector Discussion As a social enterprise ... Read More

Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa, Alok Prabhakar, Zanzibar, Tanzania

gm.neptunezanzibar@neptunehotels.com | www.neptunehotels.com Member of the following Discussion Groups Join the Rebuilding Travel WhatsApp Group Aviation Group Community Tourism Cultural Tourism Safer Tourism Read More

Fred Anku, Accra, Ghana

kwabenan635@gmail.com | +233501106169 Joining the following Interest Groups Community Tourism Cultural Tourism Education & Training Fashion Tourism Peace Through Tourism Safer Tourism Rebuilding.travel discussion Weddings ... Read More

Kogi State Law Students Association Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Latifat Asipita Jinadu, Kogi State, Nigeria

I joined WTN to enhance multicultural collaboration, communication and diversity. I also wish to promote WTN via this. lateefahjinadu@gmail.com +2347061842733 Read More

Kesema Ocean Economy (Pty) Ltd, Cynthia Mawufemor Kumadeka, Pretoria, South Africa

kesemaocean@gmail.com | www.kesemaocean.co.za | +27-764991142 Member of Cultural Tourism Education & Training Investments Marketing Safer Tourism Rebuilding.travel discussion Tourist Guides Virtual Tourism Mrs Cynthia Kumadeka, ... Read More

Golden Isle Travels, Paddy Paul, Kaldemulla, Sri Lanka

Network for the betterment of Tourism www.golenislesrilanka.com | paddy@goldenislesrilanka.com +94773020354 Interest Groups: Community Tourism Education & Training Weddings & Honeymoon Travel Read More

Travel Corp India Ltd, P. Krishna Vergaju, Flushing, NY, USA

vegaraju@gmail.com | http://tcindia.co.in | +1-917-353-0797 Interest Groups: Community Tourism Cultural Tourism Education & Training Fashion Tourism Green and Clean Voice Investments Marketing Peace Through Tourism ... Read More

Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc., Ronda Green, Queensland, Australia

www.wildlifetourism.org.au | chair@wildlifetourismaustralia.org.au | platypuscorner@bigpond.com Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc. (WTA) is a non-profit organisation with a mission statement of promoting the sustainable development of a ... Read More

CEDIR, Dajana Mara, Tirane, Albania

dajana.mara33@gmail.com | 0696480908 | https://qzhemn.al/ Read More

Red Clay Advisory, Gladys John, Lagos, Nigeria

I will like to contribute to the path for younger tourist enthusiasts to follow. Technology as a Tourism: Beginner's manual. www.redclayadvisory.com | projects@redclayadvisory.com | +234-7033000515 ... Read More

Indian Ocean Tourism Organisation, Naghma Shaikh, Muscat, Oman

Would like to network with professionals from the tourism industry and promote the Indian Ocean Tourism Organisation (IOTO) as a key platform to engage people ... Read More

Sunsetbird Travel Agency & Tour Associates, Olawale James Abiodun,

http://sunsetbirdtravels.com | sunsetbirdtravels@gmail.com | +234-8077671718 Read More

Dayo Africa Tours, WIlliams Dayo, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

To learn more, share and give ideas, in addition, to show the world that Africa is a great potential for tourism dayoafricatours@gmail.com | +22555359969 ... Read More

Enived Travels Ltd, Hope Ehiogie, Beni, Nigeria

www.enivedair.com | SAINTHOPE1123@GMAIL.COM | +234- 8064535072 Simplicity Strategic, Creative Cultural Member of African Tourism Board Chapter Member : Aviation Group Community Tourism Education & Training ... Read More

Northern Chamber of Commerce, Adriano Cruz, Mindelo, Cape Verde

www.becv.org | adriano.cruz@becv.org | +238- 2328495 Joined the following interest groups: Community Tourism Cultural Tourism Education & Training Investments Marketing Public-Private Sector Discussion Rebuilding Tourism ... Read More

Hayo Wisata Indonesia, Bahriyansyah Misbah, Jakarta, Indonesia

http://hayo.travel | info@hayo.travel | +622122476177 Due to the pandemic, we have to start from scratch, we want to know what this community can do to ... Read More

Bhutan Soul Tour & Travel, Langa Dorji, Thimphu, Bhutan

Bhutan Soul Tour and Travel is an inbound tour operator (Destination Management Company) and offers all kinds of tours to Bhutan. For more details one ... Read More

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 ... Read More

SSintel: SOhail Saeed, ON, Canada

After being in the tourism and travel industry for 30 years, want to give back to the industry that gave me my life Services pro ... Read More

Caribbean Office of Trade & Industrial Development Limited, Christopher Byneal, Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean Office of Trade & Industrial Development Limited has submitted this application to join the World Tourism Network to contribute to the development of tourism ... Read More

Crossbridge Tours, Donald King, Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA

I serve as Ambassador at Large for the International Institute for Peace through Tourism. My special interest is in assisting refugees, particularly refugees in the ... Read More

Sochi Tourism Guides Association, Zetta Ермакова, Sochi, Russia

+7 (918) 308 8252 | zettae@yandex.ru | http://www.sochiguides.org I have been a part of the New 2021 celebration on-line first time with WTN and it ... Read More

Astiaj Tourism Consultancy and Research Center, Hamira Zamani-Farahani, Tehran, Iran

astiajtourism@gmail.com | 88467554 | www.astiajtourism.com Astiaj Tourism Consultancy and Research Center is independent tourism, leisure and hospitality consultancy company based in Tehran, provides a wide ... Read More

Green Heart Tourism, Emilie Hagedoorn, Utrecht, Netherlands

emilie@greenhearttourism.com | www.greenhearttourism.com | I am a freelance responsible tourism & market access expert based in The Netherlands. I have a background in foreign language ... Read More

Albania National Tourism Agency, Kornelia Ferizaj, Tirana, Albania

General Director of Albania National Tourism Agency http://albania.al | 694049009 | kornelia.ferizaj@akt.gov.al Member of Chapter: Balkan Member of Interest Groups: Community Tourism Cultural Tourism ... Read More

Albania National Tourism Agency, Sindi Omuri, Tirana, Albania

sindi_omuri@akt.gov.al | http://albania.al I want to share experiences and gain more knowledge on the tourism industry. Member of Balkan Chapter Member of Interest Groups ... Read More

Iran Doostan Tours, Saed Azam, Tehran, Iran

To expand my knowledge about the existing and current situation in global tourism, especially after covid-19, and to present more about tourism in Iran. All ... Read More

Programos Foundation, Emmanuel Amos, Lagos, Nigeria

I spoke on Smartcity Tourism Africa so became more aware of the platform and the capability of partnering to grow tourism in Africa via enhanced ... Read More

Bangladesh International Hotel Association, H.M. Hakim Ali, Dhaka, Bangladesh

H.M. Hakim Ali: Founder of Tourism Industry in Bangladesh. President Bangladesh International Hotel Association Would like to contribute my experiences. www.biha.com | +88031713311 Read More

Where Can We Visit Travel Agency Company(Pty)Ltd, Otlotleng Petrus Masigo, Mahikeng, South Africa

Making traveling easier for people Karabelootlotleng@gmail.com | https:wherecanwevisit.com | +27 63 2338 610 Read More

AMA, Adel Amin, Amman, Jordan

With over 30 years of experience in DMOS, TOs and Hotels, I feel that I may be able to contribute to the well being of ... Read More

GreenHeart Consulting, Sneshka Richter, Southhampton, UK

Sneshka Richter is the Founder of GreenHeart Consulting and Accredited Green Globe Auditor. She has worked in international tourism since 1993, and since 2002 she ... Read More

Masciullo Mario, eTurboNews Italy, Rome, Italy

Specialized in tourism marketin since 50 years in the world focusing on <middle East, Asia-Pacific mario.masciullo@hotmail.com Read More

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

I'm looking to connect with a network of Travel Professionals and have direct access to industry suppliers, to further grow my business. To also learn ... Read More

Hawaii Smart Energy, Ghissou Rosala, Honolulu, HI, USA

FOUNDING MEMBER: As a frequent flyer and a believer in "Travel broadens the mind" I truly believe international and global communication and connection is essential ... Read More

KIKINUELS TRAVELS AND TOUR, Emmanuel ufuoma Okpako, Benin City, Nigeria

Exploring new places and destinations around the world kikinuels.travel@gmail.com | +234- 9029477894 Read More

Richard Spain, International Association of Press Photographers, Ardsley, NY, USA

As a freelance photojournalist, happy to use my professional experience and qualifications as a vehicle to promote, innovation, tolerance, and understanding of diverse cultures, nations, ... Read More

Discover the World, Octavio Hernandez, DcMx, Mexico

Hope this organization will represent our interests. In Tourism since 45 years ago octavio.hernandez@discovertheworld.com.mx | 5555086600 Read More

Riali Consult, Alisa Osei Asamoah, Accra, Ghana

Alisa Osei Asamoah is the president of the Tour Operator Union Of Ghana. Riali Consult is into Inbound Tours to Ghana and has been in ... Read More

Fahima Tourism Network, Muhammed Mukther Uddin, Sylhet, Bangladesh

I am a Tourism professional in Bangladesh and serving the industry for more than 3 decades. Bangladesh is a least known country in the Tourism ... Read More

Travel Magazine VROMON Abu Sufian, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Travel Magazine VROMON is the leading and pioneer travel and tourism media which is published from Dhaka, Bangladesh after getting its declaration on February, 2003. ... Read More

Quark Expeditions, Jarrod Zurvas, Seattle, WA, USA

I'm excited to network with like-minded travel professionals around the world. www.quarkexpeditions.com/ | jarrod.zurvas@quarkexpeditions.com | 416.644.0666 Read More

Empire Travel Services, Ltd, Ahmed Ojuolape, Kano, Nigeria

EMPIRE TRAVEL SERVICES LIMITED- BRIEF COMPANY PROFILE Empire Travel Services Ltd was established on May 23, 1989, by Mr Ahmed Ojuolape and commenced operations the ... Read More

Azuri Tours and Travel, Amirah Hendrickson, Carson, CA, USA

'Ive been in the travel industry for over 25 years. I own my travel agency and since the COVID-19 been actively participating in the seminars ... Read More

Sophie HERVOUET HOLT, La Gaude, France

30 Years in the Tourism Business acting as a Travel Manager, Incentive Travel Executive and DMC on French Riviera, my concern is all about TRAVEL ... Read More

Advantage Consulting, Paulo Pires, Maputo, Mozambique

I already had a degree in Hospitality and Tourism but started as a tour guide. 10-12 years later I worked for UNWTO to draft the ... Read More

VIAJES HORIZONTE C. A, Henrique Zajae, Caracas, Venezuela

A Tourism member from Venezuela since 1977 www.viajeshorizonte.com.ve | henriquezajae@gmail.com |+582122837780 Read More

Tropical Destination Vacations, John Fontaine, Albuquerque, NM, USA

WTN FOUNDING MEMBER Tropical Destination Vacations wish to be part of the solution in our current travel climate. The travel industry is going through tremendous ... Read More

Association canadienne des communicants, journaliste et écrivains du Tourisme et du Sport, Quebec, Canada

www.touristicaweb.com | gk@touristica.biz | Georges Kahy | +1-5149957712 TURISTICA INTERNATIONAL monthly Magazine online aims to keep informing the latest travel and leisure destinations, as well ... Read More

Jntour Company, Mustajaba Hassan, Zanzibar, Tanzania

www.jntourandtravel.com | directorjntour@gmail.com | 0757210649 My reason to join is to get agents for our company in the World to do business together.My name is ... Read More

Rudolf Herrmann, Penang, Malaysia

P.O.BOX 670 GPO PENANG, MALAYSIA Penang 10780 Malaysia rudiherrmann@gmail.com | +60184647648 Tourism specialist since 1986, originating from Germany and living now in Malaysia. Travel wholesale ... Read More

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

Geoffrey Lipman leads SUN. Former top exec in IATA, WTTC and UNWTO, Geoffrey is President of ICTP and the Green Growth Travelism Institute (GGTI), as well as ... Read More

Karen Rubin, Travel Feature Syndicate, NY, USA

Karen Rubin, Editor & Publisher, is a veteran travel writer, photojournalist and publisher, who is devoted to the mission of travel: to engender understanding – ... Read More

Raed Abd Hag, Jordan Tour Guides Association, Amman, Jordan

+962798800995 | jordantourguide@gmail.com | The president of the Jordan Tour Guides Association since 2019 and I've been the treasurer and a board member of the association ... Read More

Paul Hoskins, ITIC Ltd, London, UK

http://www.itic.uk | paul@itic.uk | +442071010688 I am a director of ITIC Ltd - International Tourism Investment Conference - and have more than 40 years of ... Read More

Pooja Mehra, NTP Healthcare | NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd, New Delhi, India

Pooja Mehra | info@ntphealthcare.com | www.ntpindiatourism.com/htphealthcare | 9810098099 We are NTP Tourism Affairs Limited Since 1986 operating with the approval of the Ministry of Tourism. ... Read More

Pamela Ott, Wild Side Destinations and Destination Weddings.Travel, OR, USA

I am the founder of Wild Side Destinations and Destination Weddings. Travel With my contagious passion for travel, romance, discovery, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, I fulfilled ... Read More

Maricar Donato, WashingTours & Events, DC, USA

CEO and Founder of WashingTours & Events and a member of Destination DC. I would like to participate more actively in the forum and would ... Read More

Cordell Riley, Profiles of Bermuda, Warwick, Bermuda

Cordell is the Institutional Research and Planning Coordinator at the Bermuda College, a position he has held for 6 years. He is also Managing Director ... Read More

SWADESH KUMAR, SHIKHAR TRAVELS (I) PVT. LTD., Delhi, India

I represent Shikhar Travels (India) Pvt. Ltd., a leading Destination Management Company and adventure Tour specialist in India. We have an experience of 41 years ... Read More

Linda Gillan-Osborne, Minset-Reset, Manchester, UK

Attitudinal change facilitator, speaker, writer, passionate about the future of South Africa with a strong belief that all need to unite in the realization that ... Read More

Dr. Peter Tarlow, SaferTourism, TX, USA

Co-founder Founder and President of Tourism & More Inc. - ATB Advisory Board Member - President of safertourism.com Dr. Peter Tarlow, PH.D. Dr. Peter E. ... Read More

Vijay Poonoosamy, QI Group, Singapore

Vijay Poonoosamy is the Singapore-based Director International and Public Affairs of the QI Group, an Honorary Member of the Hermes Air Transport Organisation, a Non-Executive ... Read More

Diana McIntyre-Pike, Countrystyle Community Tourism Network, Jamaica

Countrystyle Community Tourism Network/Villages as Businesses and International Institute for Peace through Tourism Caribbean Diana McIntyre-Pike OD, BSc Community Tourism Consultant/Trainer with a BSc degree ... Read More

Snežana Štetić, Balkan network of Tourism Experts, Serbia

Dr Snežana Štetić has been working in Tourism and in education for Tourism for more than 40 years all together. She was working as a ... Read More

Maricar Donato, World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, DC, USA

I work as a multilingual tourist guide and tourism director. I have been appointed as the first Global Brand Ambassador of the World Federation of ... Read More

Dr. Birgit Trauer, The Cultural Angle, Bremen, Germany

Founding Member: Dr. Birgit Trauer has a long history in travel and tourism, both in industry and academia. She holds a PhD in Tourism Management ... Read More

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

-President Balkan Region- I am an accomplished Senior Marketing, Corporate Communication, and HR expert, providing consultancy worldwide to luxury resorts and hotels, businesses in the ... Read More

Yadu Pokharel, Cosmic Trekking and Expedition Pvt Ltd, Nepal

Dear Sir, Namaste!!! I am Yadu Pokharel, Managing Director of Cosmic Trekking and Expedition Pvt Ltd. I have been doing this business for 15 years ... Read More

Mathieu Hoeberigs, WSO, Kasterlee, Belgium

I am A travel, Tourism, Sports, and Leisure Industry professional. Looking forward to developing into more peaceful touring and travel movements in a sustainable way. ... Read More

Abdul-Rauf Brenya, Zuk-Madil Company Ltd, Accra, Ghana

I am Abdul-Rauf Brenya a Manager in our company Zuk-Madil Company Ltd. I have experience in the management of travel and tourism which I enhance ... Read More

Anyitike Mbuba, Butman International, Tanesco, Tanzania

Experienced in Research Conservation, ecology, tourism industry over 15 yrs, attended mire than 15 International exhibiting conferences all over the world. I work as Chief ... Read More