The 3rd International Congress on Ethics and Tourism explored ways in which the tourism sector can harness the principles of sustainability, shared responsibility and accountability of all stakeholders in developing tourism infrastructure, products and services. It showcased good practices of private-public cooperation through policies and strategies based on human rights, transparency and good governance which also take into account the voice of civil society. To continue reading, click here

 

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Presentations

 

SESSION 1: Tourism Governance as a Driver of the Sustainability Agenda

 

Moderator:

Ms. Ólöf Ýrr Atladóttir, Vice-President of the European Travel Commission (ETC) and CEO of the Icelandic Tourism Board

 

Speakers:

• Ms. Renata Králová, Director of Tourism Department, Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic (in representation of H.E. Ms. Karla Šlechtová, Minister of Regional Development, Czech Republic)

• H.E. Mr. Evaldas Gustas, former Minister of Economy of Lithuania and Special Adviser tothe Secretary-General of UNWTO

• Mr. Gheorghe Bogdan Tomoioaga, State Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Romania

• Ms. Marion Weber, Head of Tourism Policy Division, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany

• Mr. George Tziallas, Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Ministry of Tourism, Greece

• Mr. Xavier Font, Professor of Sustainability Marketing, MSc, PhD, University of Surrey

 

SESSION 2: The Imperative of Advancing Tourism for All

 

Moderator:

Mr. Rajan Datar, Broadcaster and Journalist, BBC World News

 

Speakers:

• Mr. Ivor Ambrose, Managing Director, European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT)

• Mr. Marco Pizzio, Project Manager, Europe Without Barriers (EWB) & Head, Social & Accessible Tourism, Italian Association of Multiple Sclerosis (AISM)

• Mr. Magnus Berglund, Accessibility Director for Scandic Hotels, Sweden

• Mr. Lee McRonald, International Partnerships Manager, VisitScotland

• Mr. Francisco Madelino, President, INATEL Foundation, Portugal

 

SESSION 3: Key Challenges in Managing Destinations’ Natural and Cultural Assets

 

Moderator:

Mr. Dawid Lasek, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Sport and Tourism of Poland

 

Speakers:

• Ms. Helga Bauer, Vice-President, European Destinations of Excellence (Eden Network Association)

• Mr. Björn Jonzon, CEO, Stora Brännbo Conference & Hotel - Sigtuna, Sweden

• Mr. Peter DeBrine, Senior Project Officer, Sustainable Tourism, UNESCO World Heritage Centre

• Mr. Amitava Bhattacharya, Founder and Director, Social Enterprise banglanatak.com, India. - Video

• Mr. Tomasz Domański, Professor of International Marketing and Distribution, PhD, University of Lodz and Representative of the City of Lodz

• Ms. Antje Monshausen, Head of Tourism Watch, Bread for the World, Germany

 

SESSION 4: Companies as Champions of a Responsible Tourism Supply Chain

 

Moderator:

Mr. Pedro Ortun, Principal Adviser, Directorate General for Internal Market,

Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission

 

Speakers:

• Mr. Irek Węgłowski, Vice-President of the Management Board, Orbis SA Hotels

• Ms. Marta Martín Martín, VP Internal Communications & Corporate Responsibility, NH Hotel Group

• Ms. Helena Egan, Global Director, Industry Relations, TripAdvisor

• Mr. Mike Brauner, Senior Manager for Sustainability, TUI Group

• Ms. Agnès Weil, Director of Sustainability and Philanthropy, ClubMed

• Ms. Angelica Mkok, Head of Social Responsibility, Amadeus IT Group - Video

 

For more information, please see the website of the Congress

 

Documents

• 3rd_international_congress_on_ethics_and_tourism_25_04.pdf
• 12594_final_conclusions_3rd_intl_congress_ethics_and_tourismrev.pdf
• 5_evaldas_gustas1.pdf
• 6_gheorghe_bogdan_tomoiaga1.pdf
• 7_marion_weber1.pdf
• 8_george_tziallas1.pdf
• 9_xavier_font1.pdf
• 10_new_ambrose-unwto-krakow_28apr_final-s1.pdf
• 11_marco_pizzio1.pdf
• 12_magnus_berglund1.pdf
• 13_lee_mcroland_24_4_2017_vsitscotland_final1.pdf
• 14_francisco_madellino1.pdf
• 15_helga_bauer1.pdf
• 16_bjorg_jonzon1.pdf
• 17_peter_debrine.pdf
• 18_amitava_bhattacharya1.pdf
• 19_tomasz_domanski1.pdf
• 20_new_anje_monshausen_panel3_1.pdf
• 21_irek_weglowski1.pdf
• 22_marta_martin.pdf
• 23_tripadvisor_-_unwto_ethics_conference.pdf
• 24_mike_brauner1.pdf
• 25_prez4_club_med_agrisud_-engl.pdf
• 26_angelica_mkok1.pdf

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