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WTO Secretary-General to visit the Caucasian Region Madrid, 30 August 2002 - The Secretary-General of WTO Mr. Francesco Frangialli will pay official visits to the Republic of Armenia (from 8 to 10 September 2002) and to the Azerbaijan Republic (from 11 to 13 September 2002), on the invitation of the governments of those countries, which are both members of WTO. In Armenia, the Secretary-General is scheduled to meet the country's top officials. He will also tour Armenia's most important natural and heritage sites close to the country's capital, Yerevan: the Zvarnots and Garni Temples, the Geghard Monastery and Lake Sevan. In Azerbaijan, besides meeting the country's highest authorities, the WTO Secretary-General will tour heritage attractions located in the historic towns of Sheki, Ismailli, Shamakhi and Agsu.
In both countries, Mr. Frangialli is scheduled to meet the UNDP resident representatives to discuss technical cooperation in favour of tourism development in Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Secretary-General will transit from Armenia to Azerbaijan through Georgia, another member of the Organization. Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are keen to develop sustainable tourism based on their significant natural and man-made tourism resources. Their location on the Silk Road makes them enticing cultural destinations, and their active membership of the World Tourism Organization serves as a useful tool for promoting their tourism assets in the global market. WTO is convinced that this region of the world has great tourism potential and will do all it can to assist the countries concerned in developing sustainable tourism for the benefit of local populations. For additional information please contact: Rok V. Klancnik/Alla Peressolova Tel. (+34) 91-567-8191, (+34) 91-567-8193 Fax: (+34) 91-567-8218 Email: comm@world-tourism.org More about
WTO on this site On behalf of the Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization and the governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan, I would like to invite you to attend the first WTO General Assembly of the 21st century--to be held in Seoul from September 23-27 and Osaka from September 28-October 1. WTO's General Assembly takes place every two years and attracts 800-1,000 of the world's top tourism officials and decision-makers from the private sector. This is the first time ever that the duty of hosting the event has been shared by two countries and the governments of South Korea and Japan see it as a dry run in preparation for their joint hosting of the World Cup of football next year. In addition to the opportunity to interview dozens of tourism ministers from around the world, this year's General Assembly includes a series of special events that should provide ample newsworthy material for your publication. o The Millennium Conference of Tourism Leaders will examine how the international tourism market is growing and changing, as well as the problems it faces&emdash;including environmental protection, conservation of cultural heritage and the impact of new technologies. o The Round Table on Tourism, Leisure and Sport will explore how the Olympic Games and other mega events can be used to develop and promote tourism. o A plan for implementation of WTO's Global Code of Ethics for Tourism will be decided with the possible creation of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics to enforce the code. Please look over the provisional programme below and send back the attached accreditation form. Journalists are eligible for the same discounts on hotels and air transport as all other delegates. Full details can be found on our website (www.world-tourism.org). I hope you will be able to join us in September. Warmest Regards, Deborah Luhrman Director of Communications
14th General Assembly of the World
Tourism Organization Provisional Programme of Events Sunday, September 23 Arrivals to Seoul, Republic of Korea Monday, September 24
10 am Opening News Conference - WTO Secretary-General Francesco Frangialli and Korean Minister of Tourism and Culture Han Gill Kim Press Conference room COEX Convention Centre
Free afternoon for excursions
6 pm Opening Ceremony - with South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2000 - COEX Convention Centre 8 pm Welcome Cocktail - COEX Intercontinental Hotel
Tuesday, September 25
9 am First Plenary meeting Applications for new memberships - Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Honduras, Yugoslavia 3 pm Second Plenary meeting … Report of Secretary-General … Report of the Chairman of the WTO Business Council
Wednesday, September 26
9 am Third Plenary meeting … Future of WTO 9 am Conference on Tourism Policy and Strategy 3 pm Round Table on Practices and Applications of Knowledge-Based Tourism
Thursday, September 27 9 am Round Table on Tourism, Leisure and Sports 3 pm Fourth Plenary meeting … Implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism 6 pm Celebration of World Tourism Day 7.30 pm Gala Closing Dinner - Grand Intercontinental Hotel
Friday, September 28
Transfer flight to Osaka, Japan
4 pm Opening News Conference - WTO Secretary-General Francesco Frangialli and Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Japan, Chikage Oogi Press Conference Room - Osaka International Convention Center 6 pm Opening Ceremony Osaka International Convention Center 7.30 pm Welcome reception - Rihga Royal Hotel
Saturday, September 29 9 am Fifth Plenary meeting … Election of Secretary-General 9.30 am General Meeting of WTO Business Council
Sunday, September 30*
9.30 am Millennium Conference of Tourism Leaders - session one … The millennium challenge - Brazilian President Henrique Cardoso Frangialli, Brazilian President Henrique Cardoso, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom of the Maldives, and former Filipino President Corazón Aquino 12 noon Luncheon - Osaka International Convention Center
Free afternoon for excursions
Monday, October 1*
9 am Millennium Conference of Tourism Leaders - session two … Preserving natural and cultural heritage - President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom of the Maldives 2 pm Millennium Conference of Tourism Leaders - session three … Tourism and information technology - former Filipino President Corazón Aquino 5.30 pm Closing ceremony and Osaka Declaration 7.30 pm Closing Dinner - Osaka International Convention Center
* Speakers to be confirmed
Tuesday, October 2
Departures from Osaka to home country
WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION 14th GENERAL ASSEMBLY September 23 - October 1, 2001 Accreditation Form
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