Category: Interest Groups

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Fiona Nicholl, Gateway Media Group, Australia

With roots firmly embedded in Tourism and Media, Fiona Nicholl (nee McFarlane) has certainly found her niche in both industries. As well as being the ... Read More

Maureen Dela Cruz, Maureen’s Travel and Tours, Philippines

I want to join the World Tourism Network because it will be an honor to be part of this prestigious organization that seeks to assist ... Read More

Mary Rhodes, Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association, Guam, USA

Mary Rhodes has served as President of the Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association for 15 years, which is a private, non-profit corporation leading the tourism ... Read More

Frank Comito, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Assn., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Ability to further connect with some of the industry's best minds and assets. by Frank Comito www.caribbeanhotelandtourism.com frank@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com 3059349300 Interest Groups: Join the Rebuilding Travel ... Read More

Klodiana Gorica, University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania

In order to have inclusive resilience tourism and a common path towards international politics, national priorities and local need for Albania, my priority in working ... Read More

Efsun Ahmadov, Next Group LLC, Baku, Azerbaijan

“NEXT GROUP” LLC was established in 2017 as a company providing services on event, transportation management and tourism. Out team consists of specialists who have ... Read More

Josphine Nanzala, Lordstown Travel Group, Nairobi, Kenya

I have a strong passion for tourism. I like discovering and experiencing them before selling to my clients. Over the years i have learnt that ... Read More

Sujata Mariwalla, ESSMESS Consulting Services- Aviation and Representation

Networking opportunities to meet other partners by Sujata Mariwalla essmessconsulting@yahoo.com Interest Groups: Join the Rebuilding Travel WhatsApp Group Aviation Cruise Industry Culinary Cultural Tourism Fashion ... Read More

Thark Bahadur Shah, Nepal Tourism Board, Domestic Tourism Revival Committee (DTRC), Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal

WTN is a global platform for tourism business professionals to know more and exchange idea, information to each others about tourism situation and business. Local ... Read More

Yasmin Mana, Luxury Hospitality Sales, New York, USA

by Yasmin Mana yasminb25@gmail.com Interest Groups: Join the Rebuilding Travel WhatsApp Group Aviation Community Tourism Cruise Industry Culinary Cultural Tourism Education & Training LGBTQ (shared ... Read More

Rana Chand, South Asian Center for Security Studies, Kathmandu, Nepal

I have better understood the tourism sector inside Nepal. I have travelled all 77 districts of Nepal. I am familiar with local culture, tradition, religion ... Read More

Abdulqader Makki, Saudia Media Center, Saudi Arabia

by Abdulqader Makki www.saudia.com Read More

Richard Krieger, Sky Vacations, NY, USA

by Richard Krieger skyvacations.net richard@skyvacations.net Interest Groups: Community Tourism Culinary Cultural Tourism LGBTQ (shared with IGLTA & LGBTMPA) Fashion Tourism Peace Through Tourism Safer Tourism Wines ... Read More

Ellaven Consult Ltd, Edith Pinamang, Accra, Ghana

To network with like-minded Tourism/Hospitality Entrepreneurs/professionals. To learn, explore and partner with same. by Edith Pinamang www.ellavenconsult.com Interest Groups: Join the Rebuilding Travel WhatsApp Group ... Read More

Montage International, Janet White, CA, USA

Access to hospitality hot topics. by Janet White www.montageinternational.com/ janet.white@montage.com +7145019699 Interest Groups: Education & Training Hospitality Group Sustainability & Efficiency in Operations Read More

Prabhakar Khadka, Siddhartha Business Group of Hospitality, Nepal

by Prabhakar Khadka www.siddharthabiz.com Interest Groups: Aviation Culinary Cultural Tourism Education & Training Hospitality Group Investments Marketing Meeting and Incentive (MICE) Public Relations Sustainability & ... Read More

Debi Prasad Mishra, tourismwings.com, India

I am Debi Prasad Mishra, Director of Zillions Outing Solutions Pvt Limited, an tourism marketing company based in India, and Editor-in-Chief of Tourismwings.com. Also serving ... Read More

Ali Al Amoudi, International Business Development & Investments Center (IBDIC), Abu Dhabi, UAE

by Ali Al Amoudi ibdic.org greenamoudi57@gmail.com +971506636759 Interest Groups: Education & Training Green and Clean Voice Investments Peace Through Tourism Sustainability & Efficiency in Operations Read More

Al-BIn Ahmed Limited, Abdullah Ahmed, Accra, Ghana

by Abdullah Ahmed Interest Groups: Join the Rebuilding Travel WhatsApp Group Cruise Industry Cultural Tourism Hospitality Group Investments Marketing Meeting and Incentive (MICE) Public Private ... Read More

BROGIBRO SAFARIS AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT LIMITED, ZAINAT OBURU, Nairobi, Kenya

I would like to join the world tourism network in order to get more tourists to come to Kenya. I love traveling and I would ... Read More

Adventure Himalayan Travels and Treks, Rana Khadka, Kathmandu, Nepal

Rana Bahadur Khadka is the Managing Director and also the founder of ‘Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks’. He is also associated with Government of Nepal ... Read More

Anuj Singhal, Travel Representation House, New Delhi, India

This is Anuj Singhal from Travel Representation House, India Representative – US Travel, Korea DMC We represent DMCs from South Korea, Mauritius, Nepal, Israel and ... Read More

SATH (Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality), Jani Nayar, NJ, USA

SATH, since its inception in 1976, has worked tirelessly to make travel accessible for people with disabilities and the elderly population. Accessible travel has ceased to be ... Read More

Hilary Kennedy Nji Bama, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

As an academic and researcher, collaboration is important to me by Hilary Kennedy Nji Bama hbamason@gmail.com +27214604242 Interest Groups: Join the Rebuilding Travel WhatsApp Group ... Read More

Sid Mubark, Nobatia for Tourism, Borgeeg, Sudan

Discover Sudan land of Kush and to know African cultural. We want to build good tourism. by Sid Mubark www.nobatia.net nobatia43@gmail.com 00249126000060 Interest Groups: ... Read More

Indulgence Afrika, Genevieve Stewart, Cape Town, South Africa

Indulgence Afrika offer bespoke travel and event planning services to our clients. Every person wants to celebrate their life event in a unique and special ... Read More

Shangri-La Group, Sherif Omar, Dubai, UAE

Casual Biography: I am an Egyptian specialist in sales, hospitality & travel, 19 years of accumulated experience, working for the last years with one of ... Read More

Andrew Wegoye, Hornbill Treks & Safaris, Uganda

Jambo! I'm co-founder of Hornbill Treks & Safaris, a local DMC in Uganda and East Africa committed to using tourism as a force for positive ... Read More

Salahadin Khalifa Abdulkadir, Red Door Tour, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

New in the industry and determined in the new era post COVID-19 of 2020/2021. Ethiopia has a great untapped potential for the business of Travel ... Read More

Jacqueline Yorke-Westcott, Mount Irvine Bay Resort, Trinidad & Tobago

The Mount Irvine Bay Resort is a boutique 80 room hotel spread over 154 acres carved from an 18th century sugar plantation. The resort retains ... Read More

Sharon Little, Wedding and Honeymoon Travel Group LLC, CA, USA

Sharon Campbell Little, is the president / owner of award winning Wedding and Honeymoon Travel group specializing in full-service worldwide romance travel. Sharon has also ... Read More

Mohsin Hoq, The Tourism International, Dhaka, Bangladesh

by Mohsin Hoq thetourisminternational.com/ thetourism.international@gmail.com +8801766665153 Interest Groups: Aviation Cultural Tourism Fashion Tourism Hospitality Group Marketing Read More

Farid Osman, Al Dufufa tourism Agency, Sudan

For tourism, peace, culture and humanity Comments, ideas, proposals or explanations: Cooperation, acquaintance, and visits by Farid Osman www.dufufa.com orkolod@yahoo.com 00249119988888 Interest Groups: Join the ... Read More

Kristy Nelson, E.G.S. Management Consult, Inc., FL, USA

Interested in how the pandemic has affected the industry. Comments, ideas, proposals or explanations: Performing research on the recovery efforts of the industry. by Kristy ... Read More

Georgi Gordon, Cannabis Travel Association Inc., CA, USA

Our organization has recently expanded from a regional (California Cannabis Tourism Association) to an international group (Cannabis Travel Association International). As we grow internationally this ... Read More

Jackie Lou Relleve, Stelera Tours and Travel Services Company, Philippines

I wanted to join the World Tourism Network to expand my knowledge and my reach. In order to grow my business, I need to learn ... Read More

Lucy Berndt, Tourism Touch, Cape Town, South Africa

Tourism Touch is a Boutique mid to high end range Destination Management Company in South Africa. We offer 100% tailor made trips dependent on the ... Read More

Freddy Magdalani, Ocean Map Ltd, London, United Kingdom

by Freddy Magdalani oceanmap.co.uk freddy@oceanmap.co.uk +447747010000 Interest Groups: Cruise Industry Cultural Tourism LGBTQ (shared with IGLTA & LGBTMPA) Meeting and Incentive (MICE) Safer Tourism Sustainability ... Read More

Mahendranath Busgopaul, Halley Movement Coalition, Mauritius

Halley Movement is working at combatting Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in the region. by Mahendranath Busgopaul www.halleymovement.org halley@intnet.mu 2306770451 Interest Groups: Cultural Tourism Education ... Read More

Ajibola Daranijo, Daranijo Ajibola & Co., Nigeria

To explore the world and get to make new friends globally. by Ajibola Daranijo ajibolaadaranijo@yahoo.co.uk 08038089501 Interest Groups: Join the Rebuilding Travel WhatsApp Group Culinary ... Read More

Ivana Damnjanovic, Faculty of Health and Business Studies, Singidunum University, Serbia

Only through listening to each other and collaboration can we hope to reach the level of understanding which will shape a new era of tourism ... Read More

Robert Stephens, Pragma Consultants Ltd., Kingston Jamaica

As a Sustainable Development Consultant and former Director of Tourism for Jamaica and current owner and marketer of tourism establishments in Jamaica I believe I ... Read More

Emmanuel Treku, Inter Tourism Expo Accra, Accra, Ghana

Promoting Destination Ghana though public-private partnerships Comments, ideas, proposals or explanations: Setting up of tourism TV Channel and Trade shows for Ghana by Emmanuel Treku ... Read More

Eva Rama, Explorer Tours in Albania & Balkan, Tirana, Albania

by Eva Rama www.explorertours.al evarama@explorertours.al +35542247572 Interest Groups: Balkan Tourism Experts Culinary Cultural Tourism Wines and Spirits Read More

KAYODE ADESHOLA, TOURISM PLUS, Abuja, Nigeria

He is a Co-Founder/Owner of Capstone Travels and Tours Ltd established in May 2008 where he doubled as the Executive Director till date. He is ... Read More

Benjamin Quarshie, Tourism Society of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

My keen interest is in promoting domestic tourism as one of gateways to enhancing economic activities in developing countries like Ghana and other countries. I ... Read More

Rosa Banda, INDONATURE TRAVEL, Bali, Indonesia

We are a serious incoming agent to Bali and all Indonesia. We are B2B. All our agents have a webapp where to check all their ... Read More

Jake Haupert, The Transformational Travel Council, WA, USA

The world is changing. It’s time for conscious evolution in travel and tourism. We’re using this moment as a launchpad to something completely different, a ... Read More

Cassandra Daniel, Excursions By Us Travel, NY, USA

Networking, Events, Ideas, Travel, Marketing by Cassandra Daniel excursionsbyustravel.inteletravel.com excursionsbyus@gmail.com 9293560924 Interest Groups: Join the Rebuilding Travel WhatsApp Group Aviation Balkan Tourism Experts Community Tourism ... Read More

Michael Embrey, FunME Events, IL, USA

Talented and seasoned Special Events and Tourism specialist with 30+ years background in the creation of special events with planning, sponsorship, fundraising and national and ... Read More

TUNDE SALAWU, PAGOF TRAVELS AND TOURS LIMITED, Nigeria

To be more conversant with other organisation Comments, ideas, proposals or explanations: it will be great opportunity to among the WTN by TUNDE SALAWU pagoftravelsandtours@yahoo.com ... Read More

Robert Hans, IOS Partners, Inc., Miami, FL, USA

We have worked in tourism and aviation development in emerging markets over the last twenty years including multiple assignments in Africa (Rwanda, Nigeria, Somalia, Morocco, ... Read More

Cristina Jonsson, The University of the West Indies, Barbados

I have worked and served as a consultant in both private and public sector organisations in different countries. As a polyglot mastering seven languages I ... Read More

Clement Cartier, BEACH DESTINATION, Mauritius

I have been working in the tourism sector over 30 years with FIT , Groups, MICE , and Leisure tourism. One of our main priority ... Read More

Bishnu Bhattarai, West Himalaya Treks & Expeditions Pvt Ltd

by Bishnu Bhattarai westhimalaya.com westhimalaya@gmail.com +977 9851230792 Interest Groups: Community Tourism Cultural Tourism Education & Training Meeting and Incentive (MICE) Peace Through Tourism Safer Tourism ... Read More

Sadaf Khalid Khan, Walnut Travel Tours & Consultancy, Islamabad, Pakistan

I want to become a member of WTN so that my travel company can get connected with global tourism experts. This will help my company ... Read More

Ayodele Ajayi, Nigeria

I would like to join World Tourism Network to explore the world's social and cultural climate and atmosphere if possible of some countries as well ... Read More

Lauretta T-Bickersteth, Hospitalityandmsb

Tourism enriches LIVES, love it! Comments, ideas, proposals or explanations: Build with -TOURISM by Lauretta T-Bickersteth hospitalityandmsb@gmail.com Interest Groups: Aviation Cruise Industry Cultural Tourism ... Read More

YASODHARAN L, KARTHIKA PLAZA RESORT, Kerala, India

Supporting tourism businesses to adapt and survive. Promoting domestic tourism and supporting safe return of international tourism. The tourism will start again. Travelers must trust ... Read More

HERMAN OLIMI, Senga Kulabako Community Foundation, Kampala, Uganda

I'm currently working for Uganda Tourism Board as a Marketing Specialist for now over 8 years. Over time I have become very passionate about community ... Read More

José Pablo del Rosario Tacoronte, ALISIO Gestión de Ocio y Cultura, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

DISEÑOS DE PROYECTOS CULTURALES Y DE OCIO PRODUCCIÓN, GESTIÓN Y ORGANIZACIÓN INTEGRAL DE EVENTOS Y ESPECTÁCULOS DISTRIBUCIÓN Y GESTIÓN DE CONTRATACIÓN DE ARTISTAS SERVICIOS SOCIOCULTURALES ... Read More

Nnenna Fakoya-Smith, Nene-Uwa Hub Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria

Popularly know as Ajala Nene, my name is Nnenna Fakoya-Smith. I am a Tourism Promoter. I joined WTN to build my network and to contribute ... Read More

Annette Botticchio, France

Especially during the past Pandemic months I particularly appreciate the quality of posts and webinars proposed by WTN: true educational highlights. On top, I got ... Read More

Joy Agbakoba, Women’s Business Arena, Lagos, Nigeria

by Joy Agbakoba, wbarena.com travellers_haven@yahoo.com Interest Groups: Aviation Cruise Industry Cultural Tourism Hospitality Group Read More

Mammad Mammadov, Baku Tourism, Azerbaijan

“Azerbaijan Tourism” LLC, founded in 2010 to provide tourists with the highest quality tours and uphold a high level of service at the most affordable ... Read More

Cathy Wagstaff, Signature Media, NSW, Australia

CEO and Group Editor Cathy Wagstaff is the entrepreneur behind all Signature Media titles. Her 35-year career in publishing included roles at ACP, Federal Publishing ... Read More

MOHAMMED KHAMISANI, KB Travel World, Chandler, AZ, USA

IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY FOR OVER 3 DECADES. ALL WAYS READY FOR THE PROMOTION OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN USA AND AROUND THE ... Read More

Jeevan Sapkota, Aroma Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd, Nepal

Aroma Nepal Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd is a widely recognized company established by a group of trekking and travel professionals backed up by decade’s ... Read More

Baguma Henry, Kasese Tourism Investor’s Forum (KTIF), Kasese, Uganda

Kasese Tourism Investor’s Forum (KTIF) is a member-driven trade association that promotes tourism in the Rwenzori region to Africa and all corners of the world. ... Read More

Cynthia Brown, Global Destinations Travel, New York, USA

by Cynthia Brown www.globaldestinationsinc.com cynthia@globaldestinationsinc.com Interest Groups: Culinary Cultural Tourism Fashion Tourism Meeting and Incentive (MICE) Virtual Tourism Weddings & Honeymoon Travel Wines and Spirits Read More

Murali Krishna, Happy Vacations, Vijayawada, India

Hi, I am a delegate of the tourism industry with 25+ years of expertise, I have dedicated my entire professional carrier to this industry by ... Read More

3 Sisters Adventure Trekking P. LTD & Empowering Women of Nepal – EWN, Pokhara, Nepal

by Lucky Chhetri Bangladi Lakeside Pokhara - 6 Kaski / Nepal / Gandaki 33700 Nepal PH: +977 (061) 452066 www.3sistersadventuretrek.com/ 3sistersadventuretrek@gmail.com World Tourism Network is ... Read More

LGBT Meeting Professionals Association, PA, USA

The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA), a 501(c)3, is the first and only organization solely committed to connecting, advancing, and empowering the LGBT+ meeting ... Read More

Keith Johnston, Vumbua Africa UK Limited, United Kingdom

"Travel is an incredible gift - it has the ability to open our eyes, our mind and heart to the unique wonders and cultures of ... Read More

John Tanzella, International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, FL, USA

IGLTA was founded in 1983 and is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism businesses. We provide free travel resources and information while continuously ... Read More

Jean Paul, Getaways Egypt, Cairo, Egypt

Getaways Egypt invites you to Explore all the wonders that Egypt has to offer. Let Getaways Egypt be your host. Visit places like the Giza ... Read More

Phyllis Hughes, Travel Me Crazy, Inc., NC, USA

I founded Travel Me Crazy, Inc. in 1996 and for the last 25 years, my focus has been on arranging and leading travel experiences with ... Read More

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

Let’s venture to rediscover the places we love to explore—safely—right here at home in Manitoba. We can have our hearts set on things returning to ... 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

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