https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/ictp/ Ictp News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:33:24+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-strong-support-for-new-egyptian-tourism-initiatives/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-strong-support-for-new-egyptian-tourism-initiatives/ ICTP (International Coalition of Tourism Partners) today pledged its full support for a wide range of initiatives launched by Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou during a meeting to review the future of Egyptian tourism, held under the auspices of the Minister and the Secretary General of UNWTO (UN World Tourism Organization). Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-new-green-growth-and-travelism-program1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-new-green-growth-and-travelism-program1/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is proud to support a first of its kind “Green Growth&Travelism” International University Summer School, with a specific focus on sustainable mobility, climate change and biodiversity. This week-long event is organised through the renowned Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) of Hasselt University, Limburg, Belgium as the first global initiative of a group of Universities collaborating in a new Green Growth and Travelism Institute (GGTI). Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-new-green-growth-and-travelism-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-new-green-growth-and-travelism-program/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is proud to support a first of its kind “Green Growth&Travelism” International University Summer School, with a specific focus on sustainable mobility, climate change and biodiversity. This week-long event is organised through the renowned Transportation Research Institute (IMOB) of Hasselt University, Limburg, Belgium as the first global initiative of a group of Universities collaborating in a new Green Growth and Travelism Institute (GGTI). Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-partners-welcomes-the-british-virgin-islands-tourist-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-partners-welcomes-the-british-virgin-islands-tourist-board/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce newest member The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board & Film Commission. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 23:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-uplifting-new-technology-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-uplifting-new-technology-development/ In a letter from the book, “Green Growth and Travelism – Letters from Leaders,” Frank McCosker shows how the Internet technology revolutionises the way people travel and how the disruptive technology, “Super Wi-Fi,” can actually provide the much-needed cheap and seamless access to the Internet. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-eustatius-tourism-joins-international-coalition-of-tourism-partners-cou/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-eustatius-tourism-joins-international-coalition-of-tourism-partners-cou/ The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) has recently joined the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP). ICTP is a grassroots travel and tourism coalition of global destinations, committed to quality service and green growth. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-myanmars-bold-new-tourism-leap/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-myanmars-bold-new-tourism-leap/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) supports Myanmar’s bold new tourism leap and calls for green growth leadership. ICTP is a fast growing Hawaii, Brussels and Seychelles-based global alliance of more than 100 tourism destinations, associations and private stakeholders as members. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-honored-at-50th-ihra-congress/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-honored-at-50th-ihra-congress/ At the 50th Annual Congress of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA) held in Istanbul, Turkey, outgoing President Ghassan Aidi inducted Professor Geoffrey Lipman, president of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners as a Chevalier d’Honneur of the Association. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/futureshift-joins-international-coalition-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/futureshift-joins-international-coalition-of-tourism-partners/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners announced today that Futureshift, a New York-based marketing consulting firm, has joined the coalition as a new member. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:59:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sustainable-tourism-foundation-pakistan-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sustainable-tourism-foundation-pakistan-joins-ictp/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced the Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan (SFTP) as its newest member. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-commends-nigeria-on-innovative-tourist-products/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-commends-nigeria-on-innovative-tourist-products/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) has sent a congratulatory message to their member destination Nigeria for introducing tourist Visa cards to ease the burden of tourists carrying cash while in Nigeria and a biometric registration system for the tourism industry workers. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-nigerian-tourism-development-corporation-as-board-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-nigerian-tourism-development-corporation-as-board-member/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners announced that the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has joined as a Council Board member. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-maastricht-convention-bureau-as-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-maastricht-convention-bureau-as-destination-member/ The International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced the Maastricht Convention Bureau has joined as a destination member. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:30:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-travelism-is-a-powerful-positive-force-for-green-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-travelism-is-a-powerful-positive-force-for-green-growth/ Addressing the China Tourism Forum at the World Travel Market, International Council for Tourism Partners (ICTP) President Professor Geoffrey Lipman reflected on his 3 decades of engagement with China travel and tourism and pointed to the systematic build-up of what he described as “a great positive force for change” for the whole world. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/premier-destination-services-in-us-virgin-islands-join-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/premier-destination-services-in-us-virgin-islands-join-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce that Premier Destination Services has joined as a member. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faasai-resort-and-spa-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/faasai-resort-and-spa-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Faasai Resort and Spa in Thailand has joined as a destination member. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:30:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-international-airlines-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-international-airlines-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Pakistan International Airlines has joined the alliance as an associate member. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 02:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-2012-ictp-helps-kick-off-routes-forum-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-2012-ictp-helps-kick-off-routes-forum-in-abu-dhabi/ The International Council of Tourism Partners has held a very active panel discussion at the 18th World Route Development Forum in Abu Dhabi.  Routes and ICTP further strengthened their partnership for upcoming Routes events. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:19:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-to-present-at-routes-talks-tourism-sessions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-to-present-at-routes-talks-tourism-sessions/ The Executive Board of the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) will be among the outstanding speakers at this year’s World Routes Development Forum in Abu Dhabi. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 05:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-philippine-department-of-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-philippine-department-of-tourism/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Philippine Department of Tourism has joined the alliance as a destination member. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:30:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bali-tourism-board-joins-the-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bali-tourism-board-joins-the-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The Bali Tourism Board has joined the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) as a destination member. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bali-hotels-association-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bali-hotels-association-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Bali Hotels Association (BHA) has joined the alliance as a destination member. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-trips-ahoy-travel-as-associate-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-trips-ahoy-travel-as-associate-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Trips Ahoy Travel has joined the alliance as an associate member. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-launches-green-growth-2050-roadmap-for-bali/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-launches-green-growth-2050-roadmap-for-bali/ At a conference with the Vice Minister of Tourism and Creative Industries for Indonesia, Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President of the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) presented the results of a six-month study on the long-term development of the iconic island of Bali, where tourism represents 40% of the economy. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/black-metropolis-national-heritage-area-commission-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/black-metropolis-national-heritage-area-commission-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission in Chicago, Illinois, has joined the alliance as a destination member. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:30:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-launch-green-growth-and-travelism-initiative/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-launch-green-growth-and-travelism-initiative/ Supported by the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP), in the aftermath of Rio+20, during the World Conservation Conference held in Jeju South Korea, a small but significant grass roots alliance was formed to support green growth in the travel and tourism sector. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:30:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ghcasia-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ghcasia-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce that Grebstad Hicks Communications (GHCasia) has joined as a Multi-regional Associate Member. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-to-present-green-growth-and-travelism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-to-present-green-growth-and-travelism/ As part of this year’s World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Korea, the World Local Governments Summit Forum is a special event that shares cases of “green growth” policy in Korea, implemented and run by local governments. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-kitts-romances-the-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-kitts-romances-the-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) welcomed St. Kitts Tourism Authority to its destination membership. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:30:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zanzibar-adds-spice-to-ictp-membership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zanzibar-adds-spice-to-ictp-membership/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism has joined the alliance as a destination member. Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-louis-missouri-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st.-louis-missouri-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) welcomed the St. Louis Convention&Visitors Commission of Missouri to its ever-growing roster of destination members. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-first-destination-member-from-sudan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-first-destination-member-from-sudan/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife has become the first destination member from the Sudan. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ghana-tourism-authority-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ghana-tourism-authority-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has joined the alliance as a destination member. Sat, 11 Aug 2012 08:11:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-congratulates-new-minister-of-tourism-for-egypt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-congratulates-new-minister-of-tourism-for-egypt/ Leading industry body, the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) has welcomed the appointment of a new Egyptian tourism minister under the country’s newly elected Government. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 10:32:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-international-organization-of-electronic-tourism-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-international-organization-of-electronic-tourism-industry/ The International Council of Tourism Partners announced that the International Organization of Electronic Tourism Industry (IOETI) in Italy has joined the alliance as a partner association member. Sat, 04 Aug 2012 05:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-confirms-support-for-satte-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-confirms-support-for-satte-2013/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) has entered into a strategic partnership that is slated to further increase exhibitor participation at SATTE 2013 by attracting ICTP members, global destinations committed to quality services and green growth, to the event. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-southern-africa-tourism-services-association/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-southern-africa-tourism-services-association/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) has become a destination member. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seattle-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seattle-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced its first destination member from the US state of Washington – the Seattle Convention&Visitors Bureau (SCVB). Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-retosa-as-partner-association/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-retosa-as-partner-association/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announced the Regional Tourism Organization of Southern Africa (RETOSA) has joined the alliance. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-belgian-tourist-office-as-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-belgian-tourist-office-as-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced the Belgian Tourist Office has joined as a destination member. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-sri-lanka-convention-bureau/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-sri-lanka-convention-bureau/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) has become the second destination member from the country. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:30:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-and-international-council-of-tourism-partners-join-forces/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-and-international-council-of-tourism-partners-join-forces/ During the recent Routes Africa event, which took place 8-10 July in the Seychelles Routes, part of UBM Aviation and the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) reached an agreement to work together to advance the understanding of the value of airline connectivity for destinations. Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/morocco-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/morocco-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced its first destination partner from Morocco has joined – the Regional Tourism Council Agadir Souss Massa Draa. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-state-senate-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaii-state-senate-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce the Hawaii State Senate has joined the alliance as a destination member. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:30:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-continues-rapid-global-expansion-at-landmark-seychelles-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-continues-rapid-global-expansion-at-landmark-seychelles-event/ The inaugural general meeting of the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) was held on July 7 in the Seychelles and in conjunction with meetings of Routes Africa, the Vanilla Islands Association, and RETOSA. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trinidad-and-tobago-tourism-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trinidad-and-tobago-tourism-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Development Company Ltd. (TDC) has joined the alliance as a destination member. Sat, 07 Jul 2012 02:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-delphic-council-joins-the-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-delphic-council-joins-the-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce the International Delphic Council (IDC) has joined ICTP as a partner. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:30:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skal-international-joins-ictp-as-partner-association/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/skal-international-joins-ictp-as-partner-association/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce that SKAL International has joined the alliance as a partner association. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/who-is-ictp-that-is-meeting-in-seychelles-on-july-7/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/who-is-ictp-that-is-meeting-in-seychelles-on-july-7/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is a grassroots travel and tourism coalition of global destinations committed to quality service and green growth. The ICTP logo represents the strength in collaboration (the block) of many small communities (the lines) committed to sustainable oceans (blue) and land (green). Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:30:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-encourages-chinese-to-lead-in-green-growth-and-travelism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-encourages-chinese-to-lead-in-green-growth-and-travelism/ Professor Geoffrey Lipman of Victoria U & Oxford Brookes, and President of the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP), was invited by the Nanjing Municipal Science and Technology Commission to speak at the first Global Nanjing R&D Summit at Jiangning Convention and Exhibition Center of the Jiangning District in Nanjing on June 28, 2012. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/simpleview-becomes-newest-sponsor-for-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/simpleview-becomes-newest-sponsor-for-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that simpleview, inc. has joined as a sponsor. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-visitbrussels-as-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-visitbrussels-as-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) welcomed its second home region of Brussels when VISITBRUSSELS joined as a destination member. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announce-riviera-maya-destination-marketing-as-new-member-from-mexico/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announce-riviera-maya-destination-marketing-as-new-member-from-mexico/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Riviera Maya Destination Marketing in Mexico has joined the alliance as a destination member. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announce-mauritius-as-new-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announce-mauritius-as-new-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has joined as a destination member. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:30:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyderabad-convention-visitors-bureau-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyderabad-convention-visitors-bureau-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced the Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau (HCVB) in India has become a destination member. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mekong-tourism-forum-urged-to-put-green-growth-strategies-in-place/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mekong-tourism-forum-urged-to-put-green-growth-strategies-in-place/ Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President of the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP), told delegates from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar that while the projections showed that they will remain one of the fastest-growing regions for tourists in the world for some time to come, they should put in place strong green growth strategies now to get lasting benefits. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-to-meet-in-seychelles-in-july-for-general-members-meeting/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-to-meet-in-seychelles-in-july-for-general-members-meeting/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) has confirmed that it is launching its first Executive and Academy Board Meeting and Members General Meeting next month in Seychelles. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:30:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-gay-whistler-as-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-gay-whistler-as-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that GayWhistler.com based in British Columbia has become a destination member. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:30:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-malaysia-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-malaysia-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Malaysia Tourism Board, popularly known as Tourism Malaysia, has become a member of the growing alliance of international destinations. Sun, 10 Jun 2012 08:51:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-eric-friedheim-tourism-institute-as-new-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-eric-friedheim-tourism-institute-as-new-partner/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Eric Friedheim Tourism Institute of the University of Florida Department of Tourism, Recreation,&Sport Management has become a partner of ICTP. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-baja.com-as-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-baja.com-as-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Baja.com has joined the organization, representing the Baja California peninsula, Mexico, including Baja (northern Baja) and Baja California Sur (southern Baja), by becoming a destination member of ICTP. Sat, 02 Jun 2012 05:30:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-sandton-as-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-sandton-as-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Sandton Tourism Association (SAT) has become a destination member of its global alliance, joining the growing list of members from Africa. Sat, 26 May 2012 05:30:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-partners-with-upcoming-brookes-hospitality-leadership-forum-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-partners-with-upcoming-brookes-hospitality-leadership-forum-in-london/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to partner with the upcoming Brookes Hospitality Leadership Forum at the Savoy in London on Friday, May 25, 2012. After the highly-successful inaugural event in 2011, the 2nd edition of the forum will be back at the Savoy. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-yemen-as-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-yemen-as-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Ministry of Tourism in Yemen has become its third destination member in the Middle East, joining Oman and Palestine. Sun, 13 May 2012 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-tanzania-as-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-tanzania-as-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism in Tanzania, Africa, has become a destination member. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-maharashtra-india-as-new-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-maharashtra-india-as-new-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has joined as its first member from India. Wed, 09 May 2012 17:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiribati-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiribati-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that Kiribati has become a destination member. ICTP is a grassroots travel and tourism coalition of global destinations committed to quality service and green growth. Mon, 07 May 2012 20:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-turtle-bay-resort-as-new-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-announces-turtle-bay-resort-as-new-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the famous North Shore resort, Turtle Bay Resort, has joined the global efforts of this destination alliance as its most recent Associate member. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:30:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-calls-for-industry-support-for-green-growth-at-rio/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-calls-for-industry-support-for-green-growth-at-rio/ In a wide-ranging presentation to the Panrotas Foundation in SaoPaulo, Brazil, the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) president Geoffrey Lipman called for industry support for green growth, which he described as the “new 21st century global development paradigm”. Professor Lipman said that ‘old green’ as a simple environment movement is long gone – ‘new green’ not only included economic and social needs, but that climate had become today’s big game changer, with a timeline of 2050 to kick our global carbon habit and fix global warming. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:45:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-call-for-a-moratorium-on-eu-emissions-trading-scheme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-supports-call-for-a-moratorium-on-eu-emissions-trading-scheme/ There is an old adage that say’s there’s your view and there’s my view – and there’s the truth that’s somewhere in between. That’s where we seem to be on the increasingly heated story about whether airlines should be part of the EU (European Union) Emissions Trading System or a global scheme developed in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-us-state-of-georgia-as-newest-destination-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-us-state-of-georgia-as-newest-destination-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the Tourism Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development has become its newest destination member. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malawi-joins-the-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malawi-joins-the-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the southern African country of Malawi has become a destination member. This makes the 6th country from Africa to join ICTP since its recent inception. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moab-area-travel-council-of-utah-joins-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moab-area-travel-council-of-utah-joins-ictp/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that Moab Area Travel Council of Utah has joined the organization as a destination member. This is the second tourism agency from Utah to join ICTP. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:30:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-northern-mariana-islands-as-their-latest-addition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-northern-mariana-islands-as-their-latest-addition/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the Northern Mariana Islands has become the newest destination member to their global tourism alliance. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-second-destination-representative-for-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-second-destination-representative-for-pakistan/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that a second organization from Pakistan – the Ecotourism Society Pakistan – has joined the membership of this growing tourism organization. The roster of members to ICTP has of late been growing on a daily basis. Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-council-of-tourism-partners-and-africa-travel-association-for/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-council-of-tourism-partners-and-africa-travel-association-for/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) signed a cooperation agreement with ATA, the Africa Travel Association, the leading global trade association promoting tourism to Africa. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:30:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-california-newest-member-of-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-california-newest-member-of-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ Hawaii/Brussels- From the Pacific Ocean to canyon national parks, from the hills of San Francisco to the bustle of Los Angeles, from happy San Diego to glitzy Hollywood, when you think California, you think of vacations and adventures. In the world of tourism, California is one of the greatest and most renowned global destinations on Earth. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/palestine-sees-joining-the-ictp-as-new-spirit-for-tourism-industry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/palestine-sees-joining-the-ictp-as-new-spirit-for-tourism-industry/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the Palestine Ministry of Tourism & Antiquity has become a member of this alliance of destinations. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:30:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-juan-county-in-utah-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/san-juan-county-in-utah-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partner/ San Juan County is the newest member of the International Council of Tourism Partners. San Juan County is located in the US state of Utah, where it is referred to as “Utah’s Canyon Country.” Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-anguilla-tourist-board-as-its-newest-member/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-anguilla-tourist-board-as-its-newest-member/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced today that the Anguilla Tourist Board has become a member of ICTP. Anguilla joins ICTP members from around the globe – from Oman to Johannesburg, from Virginia to La Reunion, from Seychelles to Rwanda, and beyond. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/yes-to-president-obamas-tourism-policy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/yes-to-president-obamas-tourism-policy/ It is right to welcome President Obama’s new support for the tourism sector and to congratulate Roger Dow and the US travel and tourism industry for their brilliant repositioning of the sector in recent years – including their successful lobbying for substantial new funding for marketing and promotion, and long overdue border facilitation. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-green-tourism-conference-opens-in-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-green-tourism-conference-opens-in-abu-dhabi/ The World Green Tourism conference opened in Abu Dhabi earlier with a declaration that a new kind of sustainable tourism can help protect the cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, secretary general of the Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, told an audience of travel trade professionals the tourism sector has a crucial role to play in reducing footprint carbon footprints and combating climate change. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:11:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-interview-professor-geoffrey-lipman-president-of-the-international-coun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-interview-professor-geoffrey-lipman-president-of-the-international-coun/ Breaking Travel News catches up with Professor Geoffrey Lipman, president of the newly launched International Council of Tourism Partners, to discuss initiatives currently underway to support quality and green growth in the travel and tourism industry. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:09:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-green-tourism-award-recipient-named/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-green-tourism-award-recipient-named/ The honourable Maurice Strong, senior advisor to the 2012 Rio+20 Summit, has been named the first recipient of the inaugural World Green Tourism Award in recognition of his pivotal role in shaping the global sustainable development agenda. Strong, who recognised the potential of travel and tourism to make a contribution to mainstream green growth transformation, will receive the award at the World Green Tourism conference and exhibition, taking place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from December 5th-7th, where he will be invited to deliver the valedictory address. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:07:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-council-of-tourism-partners-destination-alliance-launches-at/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-council-of-tourism-partners-destination-alliance-launches-at/ “ICTP is an organization that we need to help advance quality and green growth – issues that are central to our tourism future,” said Alain St.Ange, CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, “Alone we can and will make a difference in our own countries – together we can help change the world.” Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/north-shore-oahu-hawaii-joins-ictp-destination-alliance-as-a-founding-membe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/north-shore-oahu-hawaii-joins-ictp-destination-alliance-as-a-founding-membe/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce that the North Shore Chamber of Commerce from Haleiwa, Hawaii, will be joining the organization as a founding member. ICTP was incorporated in the small, historic town of Haleiwa located on Oahu’s North Shore in the year 2000. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-reveals-new-logo-showing-strength-in-collaboration-of-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-reveals-new-logo-showing-strength-in-collaboration-of-destinations/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) revealed its new logo, graphically representing the organization’s objective, which shows there is strength when tourism destinations collaborate. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:59:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-launching-ceremony-for-ictp-announced-during-world-travel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/official-launching-ceremony-for-ictp-announced-during-world-travel-market/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced its official launch ceremony will take place during the 2011 World Travel Market in London. The event will be hosted at the Seychelles stand (AS550) on November 8 at1600 hours at Excel Conference Center in London. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/komodo-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/komodo-joins-international-council-of-tourism-partners/ ICTP Chairman Juergen Thomas Steinmetz is currently in the Komodos where he has been meeting with leaders in the tourism industry. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-calls-for-support-for-aviation-as-a-green-economy-driver/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-calls-for-support-for-aviation-as-a-green-economy-driver/ ICPT (International Council of Tourism Partners) called for increased support for the aviation sector on the occasion of the 17th World Route Development Forum in Berlin today. Professor Geoffrey Lipman ICTP President said that: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-alliance-welcomes-.travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-alliance-welcomes-.travel/ The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is pleased to announce .Travel Registry has joined the organization as an affiliated member. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:55:37 +0000