WTM Media Diary of Events Brochure - World Travel Market

WTM. Media Diary of Events 2012MONDAY 5 NOVEMBER13.00 – 14.30 South Africa Country BriefingAs South Africa reports an increase in tourists for thefi rst half of 2012, Martinus Van Schalkwyk, the Minister ofTourism, will be hosting a special trade lunch at WorldTravel Market. South African Tourism will share key UKconsumer insights at this invitation-only event that willinform packaging and selling the destination. We willalso share future plans for the market and previewfootage of Charley Boorman’s South African Adventure,a new four-part series which will be screened onChannel 5 early next year. Thulani Nzima, CEO of SouthAfrican Tourism and the senior teams from South AfricanTourism in the UK and South Africa will also be present tomeet with you.Speaker: Martinus Van Schalkwyk, Minister of Tourism,South Africa, and representatives from South AfricanTourism.Press RSVP: Susannah Glynn – Susannah.glynn@kallaway.com We look forward to welcoming youbut access will be on the basis of replies received inadvance.North Gallery Rooms 12 & 1313.30 – 14.30 Greek National Tourism OrganisationAnnual Press ConferenceSpeaker: Mrs Olga Kefalogiannis, Greek Minister ofTourismPress Centre, Platinum Suite 1, Level 314.00 - 14.30 Hotelogix – TT447Launching their new distribution solution for theirproduct that deals with Live distribution and channelmanagement for the hospitality industry.Speaker: Aditya Sanghi, CEO, Hotelogix14.30 – 15.30 Egypt: Embracing the tourism industry as a leadingpropeller for developmentThe new government is dedicated to an investmentproject focusing on major tourism areas whilst facilitatingrules and regulations for investors, including a charterincentive program for the end of October 2013.Current developments include the re-introduction of thelong Nile cruise that will open up areas in Egypt unseenby many visitors. Other areas of development includethe upgrade of tourism sites, fi rst and foremost the iconicPyramids and Giza plateau. Classic tourism, cultureand the arts and sports including golf tourism are alsoa major focus plus transforming Sharm El Sheikh into aneco-tourist destination by 2020.The new government will also highlight the continuedfreedom of tourists to Egypt and a focus on governingand maintaining a tight health and safety standardthroughout all hotels and resorts.Press Centre, Platinum Suite 5 & 6, Level 214.30 – 15.30 The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism and TheDominican Republic Tourist Board – CA200Brugal Santo Libre reception to toast the exciting newdevelopments for 2013.11