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Adventure Travel Trade Association Holds First 2012 European Regional Meeting in Lucerne, Swizterland
February 20, 2012
Seattle, WA.—Leaders in adventure and nature tourism throughout Europe are invited on March 6, 2012 to join the global Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) between 12:30-16:00 CET (GMT+1) for the first ATTA European Regional Meeting in 2012 in Lucerne, Switzerland. At the Regional Meeting, led by Chris Doyle, ATTA Executive Director-Europe & Editor, Adventure Travel News, participants will access an ATTA industry-wide News & Trends executive briefing, a preview of the Adventure Travel World Summit (also being held in October 2012 in Lucerne), and the chance to meet face-to-face with others in the business that share mutual interest in information exchange and cooperation. Participants will include European tour operators, packagers, destinations, tourism boards, convention and visitors bureaus, travel agents and media. The purpose of this gathering is to encourage attending leaders to discuss the creation of a well-connected European community of adventure and nature-based... Read More →
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Lucerne, Switzerland Selected to Host the 2012 Adventure Travel World Summit
September 27, 2011
(SAN FRANCISCO/TORONTO) – SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 – Lucerne, the famous resort town at the shores of Lake Lucerne in the heart of Switzerland, right at foot of Mount Pilatus and the Alps, has won the bid to serve as Destination Host to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) ninth annual Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS). Expected to draw 600 adventure tourism professionals from more than 50 nations, the ATWS will be held October 8-11, 2012 at the KKL Luzern (Culture and Congress Centre), built by renowned architect Jean Nouvel. Announced by the ATTA and Switzerland Tourism officials today during events in San Francisco and Toronto, the ATTA reported its decision came after extensive review of several sites throughout the world. In addition to meeting all prerequisites outlined in the bidding process, Lucerne won the 2012 ATWS bid primarily for its long-standing partnership with the ATTA and readiness to share its extensive experience in modern adventure travel and tourism,... Read More →
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Adventure Travel Trade Association Launches “Changing the World” Video Contest
August 29, 2011
Winning Video to Premier at the ATTA’s October 2011 World Summit photo: Eduardo Doig of Viajes Pacifico Seattle, WA.—The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) today announced its first ever video-contest, exclusively for the more than 600 Adventure Travel World Summit delegates expected for the October 17-21, 2011 Summit in Chiapas, Mexico, a sold-out executive conference themed, “Prosper with Purpose”. The winner of the 60 second video – selected through private voting by Summit Delegates – who best conveys how his/her business is changing the world for good through adventure travel experiences will be announced and earn a seat next to Bill Richardson at the event’s closing dinner after his keynote address on Oct. 21st, in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Richardson, a former U.S. Congressman, Secretary of Energy, Ambassador to the United Nations, Governor of New Mexico and U.S. Presidential candidate will speak (in English and Spanish) on peacekeeping through tourism.... Read More →
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ATTA and Away.com to Award Three Tour Operator Scholarships for the 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit
July 12, 2011
Call for Qualified Applicants – July 29, 2011 Submission Deadline (SEATTLE) July 12, 2011 – Providing financial support to early-stage adventure tourism enterprises is the purpose behind the Tour Operator Scholarships launched today by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Away.com. Away.com is a leading travel website that inspires travelers on where to take their next vacation, and is owned by Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW). Deserving scholarship winners for 2011 will gain access to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s global network of more than 750 members, its membership resources, and travel fare and a delegate seat for the 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit set for October 17-20 in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Scholarship winners will use these ATTA resources to help them grow their business, network, develop their professional skills, and be inspired by industry peers and influencers, all with the end goal of providing them the chance to take... Read More →
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Adventure Travel Association Announces Bill Richardson’s Participation in 2011 World Summit in Chiapas, Mexico
April 12, 2011
Govenor Bill Richardson - 2011 Featured Speaker (SEATTLE) – Governor Bill Richardson will be the featured closing keynote speaker at the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) Adventure Travel World Summit on October 20, 2011, in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Known for his work as a diplomat and special envoy on sensitive missions to win the release of hostages, American servicemen and prisoners in North Korea, Iraq, Cuba and Sudan, Richardson has recently founded the Richardson Peace Institute which will train government entities in peacekeeping and hostage negotiations. “Throughout my travels in the effort of diplomacy worldwide, it has become clear that connecting on a basis of a sense of place can be a lynchpin for creating peace,” said Governor Bill Richardson, who served as Governor of New Mexico between 2002 and 2010. “To truly make progress in any business, understanding of local cultural heritage and possessing a sense of adventure is... Read More →
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ATTA Offers 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit Featured Speakers Preview
February 2, 2011
(SEATTLE) – January 24, 2011 – The Adventure Travel Trade Association today announced its featured speaker roster for the 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) set for October 17-20 in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Representing varied business disciplines, headliners for the adventure tourism industry’s principal annual conference will address tourism trends, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, indigenous tourism, values-driven business models, and demand creation. Presenters for the 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit, themed, “Prosper with Purpose”, and their respective talks include: Maryann Fernandez – Founder & President – Philanthropy Indaba: Fernandez explores how deeper-impact corporate social responsibility, traveler’s philanthropy and volunteer programs succeed in an environment rich in mutual respect, shared values, and community empowerment. Leilani Latimer – Director, Sustainability Initiatives... Read More →
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ATTA Selects 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit Advisory Committee
February 2, 2011
(SEATTLE) – January 25, 2011 – The Adventure Travel Trade Association today named the Advisory Committee for the 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS), the adventure tourism industry’s annual gathering of executives set for October 17-20 in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Comprised of leaders who bring diversity in expertise, geographic and sector representation, this year’s ATWS Advisory Committee includes: Scott Adams, Founder and President, Birchbark Media Dan Austin, Director, Austin-Lehman Adventures Stephen Austin, Executive Marketing Director, CPTM (PROMTOUR – Mexico Tourism Board) Ajeet Bajaj, Managing Director, Snow Leopard Adventures Kelly Bricker, Chairman – TIES (The International Ecotourism Society), Chairman of the Board – GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council), Associate Professor, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, University of Utah William (Bill) L. Bryan, Ph.D., Co-Founder... Read More →
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Chiapas, Mexico Selected to Host the 2011 Adventure Travel World Summit
October 13, 2010
(SEATTLE) – OCTOBER 13, 2010 – Chiapas, the southern-most state in Mexico, has won the bid to serve as Destination Host to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s eighth annual Adventure Travel World Summit, an assembly of 600 adventure tourism professionals, which will be held October 17-20, 2011 in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Announced by the ATTA and Mexican tourism officials October 7 during the closing ceremonies of the 2010 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) in Aviemore, Scotland, attended by an estimated 600 delegates representing more than 50 countries, the ATTA reported its decision came after extensive review of several sites throughout North America. In addition to meeting all prerequisites outlined in the bidding process, Chiapas won the 2011 ATWS bid primarily for its partnership orientation and readiness and willingness to press forward on progressive adventure tourism development, as well as for the tremendous potential benefits to the local tourism economy and... Read More →
