At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) AGM 2007 of the Tour Operators’ Initiative for Sustainable Tourism Development (TOI) Madrid, 31 October 2007
At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Provisional Agenda 1. Adoption of the Agenda 2. Outcome of meetings in New York with strategic partners 3. Activity 2007 & Action Plan for the future 4. Financial Statement 5. Election of the Board 6. Implementation of the Code of Conduct 7. Presentation of Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd 8. News from TUI Travel PLC 9. TOI / WWF Partnership Agreement 10. Presentation of the Climate Ticket as CO2 Compensation 11. Presentation of the new web-site 12. Upcoming Events, Projects and Activities 13. Other Matters
At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tour Operators’ Initiative (TOI) (Article 1.3 of the Statement of Commitment) "We are committed to developing, operating and marketing tourism in a sustainable manner; that is, all forms of tourism which make a positive contribution to the natural and cultural environment, which generate benefits for the host communities, and which do not put at risk the future livelihood of local people" (Article 1.3 of the Statement of Commitment)
At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Vision More Visibility More Visibility Work in Destinations Strengthened International Support and Recognition
At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) More Visibility Communication & Marketing Strategy -New web-site -Quarterly Newsletter -Annual Activity Report -TOI “Side pilot project” candidature for the annual DRV environmental award -Active participation in activities/projects/events -Active networking
At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Work in Destinations -Implementation of the Cooperation Agreement with WWF -Follow-up on the Side pilot project -Potential cooperation with Rainforest Alliance -Extension of the cooperation with the United Nations -Provide consultancies upon request to facilitate the implementation of sustainable tourism in destinations not necessarily TOI projects
At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Support and Recognition 1 October 2007: TOI applies to become UNWTO Affiliate Member October 2007: Board members meet with strategic partners in New York (USTOA; UNICEF; UN Global Compact; Programme Coordination, Major Groups and Partnerships Branch and Small Island Developing States Unit - Division for Sustainable Development; UN Fund for International Partnerships)
At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) –USTOA - Presentation of the TOI to USTOA members (beginning of 2008) –UNICEF - Evaluation of UNICEF projects in 5-6 countries to identify possible areas of cooperation. Information on the TOI was sent to the UNICEF office in Geneva (in contact with the National Committees) –UN Global Compact - Possible areas of cooperation: Human Rights Initiative; Policy Dialogue; GC Tourism Alliance –Programme Coordination, Major Groups and Partnerships Branch (Division for SD) - Participation in Partnerships Fair; show case on the CSD web-site; tourism included in the Thematic Cluster –Small Island Developing States Unit (Division for SD) - Participation in a Conference on Climate Change, proposed by the Japanese private sector –UNFIP - Support to set up international partnerships (biodiversity conservation and supply chain management) and possible engagement in strategic planning and policy dialogue
At the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tour Operators’ Initiative (TOI) Secretariat c/o World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Capitán Haya Madrid - Spain Tel (34) Tel (34) Fax (34) With the support of