Sustainability heads Environment Day at WTM

Friday, 30 Aug, 2002 0

‘Destination Sustainability’ will be the key subject at this year’s WTM Environment Day, which has the support of WWF, ABTA, UNEP and Green Globe 21.

The debate will be hosted by TV broadcaster and journalist John Stapleton. WWF will be again the sponsor.

Commenting on the continued sponsorship of the debate, Jo Wheeler, WWF said: “WWF are playing a major role in raising environmental issues that are of paramount importance to the travel and tourism industry. World Travel Market gives us an ideal forum to highlight these issues.”

The debate will be preceded at 10.30 by the World Travel Market Environmental Recognition Awards presented in recognition of an outstanding environment project or activity.

The afternoon’s proceedings include a UNEP/Tour Operators Initiative workshop ‘Sustainable Tourism: Your Future – The Business Perspective’ from 13.30 to 14.30 and a mini conference organised by Green Globe 21 – ‘Responsible and Sustainable Ecotourism’ from 15.30 – 17.00. Both sessions take place in City Side Room 7. The WTTC will also be presenting ‘Corporate and Social Responsibility’ from 14.30 – 15.30 in City Side Room 15.

Commenting on the day, Group Exhibition Director Fiona Jeffery said: “It is a day of diversity; an opportunity for those who have not as yet embraced the issues to do so and to recognize the effect and impact they potentially have on their business.

“We are delighted that, for the first time, we have the official support of four major players who are totally committed to developing a balanced and responsible tourism sector.”

To attend any of the Environmental Awareness Day events contact Catherine Vaughan on fax number +44 (0) 20 8334 0578 or mailto:[email protected]. Please mention you read this information on TravelMole.

Read our previous stories:
28-Mar-2002 WWF: Holidays abroad needn’t cost the Earth
5-Dec-2001 Environment Day at WTM hailed a success
26-Sep-2001 WTM and WWF combine to publicise responsible tourism