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!

Advisory Board Members EXPLORE ALL

Anat Ben Yosef, Israel Ministry of Tourism, Los Angeles, USA & Israel

Diana McIntyre-Pike, Countrystyle Community Tourism Network, Jamaica

Maribel Esparcia Perez, European Sustainable Hospitality Club, Barcelona, Spain

Sandro Billi, Side Note scc, Firenze, Italy

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

Vincent Mugaba, Kwezi Outdoors Ltd, Uganda

Walter Mzembi, Sandton, South Africa

Jerry Sorkin, Iconic Journeys Worldwide, PA, USA

Ivan Liptuga, National Tourism Organization of Ukraine

Jens Thraenhart, Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, Bangkok, Thailand

Dianna Martin, Northern Cape Tourism, South Africa

Dr . Bajes Nabhan, North Jordan Multicultural Association, Dabet Nemer Ramtha, Jordan

Julian Zarb, Experience Tourism, Iklin, Malta

Cuthbert Ncube, ATB, South Africa

Hon. Ambassador Minister Amina Salem Ali, Tanzania

Megan Oberholzer, Reed Exhibition, South Africa

Prem Sham, Face2Face Communication, Mauritius

Sanjay Datta, Airborne Holidays, Delhi, India

Giovanna Tosetto, Italy

Séverine Obertelli, Séverine Obertelli Coaching and Consultancy, UK

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