Senegal to Host ATA’s 36th Annual Congress in May 2011
NEW YORK, NY, January 27, 2011 – The Africa Travel Association (ATA) is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, Liaison with the Private Sector and Small Businesses of the Republic of Senegal will host the 36th Annual ATA World Congress in the capital Dakar from May 25 to May 29, 2011. ATA has longstanding ties with the West African nation, where it held its Eco and Cultural Symposium in 1992.
ATA’s signature event in Africa provides a unique networking, learning and agenda-shaping platform for hundreds of travel professionals in Africa, including African tourism ministers and industry experts representing tourism boards, travel agencies and tour operators, ground operator companies, airlines, and hotels. Many participants from the travel trade media and the corporate, non profit and academic sectors are also expected to attend along with leaders of the African Diaspora.
The event will address timely industry topics such as public-private partnership, branding and marketing, emerging trends and niche markets, airlines accessing Africa, and accommodations. The Congress also offers professional development opportunities and networking events, including receptions and gala dinners. Delegates will also participate in a Destination Africa Marketplace, and explore Senegal and its sites during Host Country tours. Pre and post congress trips are also available.
ATA’s Young Professionals Program, representing travel, tourism and hospitality students and young professionals from North America and Africa, will also participate in the event.
Congress details will be posted at http://AfricaTravelAssociation.org/events/ac.html.
For pictures of Senegal, visit http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261380&id=92120452544.
The congress schedule will be posed shortly at http://www.africatravelassociation.org/.
Additional Information Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 Congress should contact ATA at +1.212.447.1357 or info@AfricaTravelAssociation.org. For more information on the congress, visit http://www.africatravelassociation.org/.
NEW YORK, NY, January 27, 2011 – The Africa Travel Association (ATA) is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, Liaison with the Private Sector and Small Businesses of the Republic of Senegal will host the 36th Annual ATA World Congress in the capital Dakar from May 25 to May 29, 2011. ATA has longstanding ties with the West African nation, where it held its Eco and Cultural Symposium in 1992.
ATA’s signature event in Africa provides a unique networking, learning and agenda-shaping platform for hundreds of travel professionals in Africa, including African tourism ministers and industry experts representing tourism boards, travel agencies and tour operators, ground operator companies, airlines, and hotels. Many participants from the travel trade media and the corporate, non profit and academic sectors are also expected to attend along with leaders of the African Diaspora.
The event will address timely industry topics such as public-private partnership, branding and marketing, emerging trends and niche markets, airlines accessing Africa, and accommodations. The Congress also offers professional development opportunities and networking events, including receptions and gala dinners. Delegates will also participate in a Destination Africa Marketplace, and explore Senegal and its sites during Host Country tours. Pre and post congress trips are also available.
ATA’s Young Professionals Program, representing travel, tourism and hospitality students and young professionals from North America and Africa, will also participate in the event.
Congress details will be posted at http://AfricaTravelAssociation.org/events/ac.html.
For pictures of Senegal, visit http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=261380&id=92120452544.
The congress schedule will be posed shortly at http://www.africatravelassociation.org/.
Additional Information Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities for the 2011 Congress should contact ATA at +1.212.447.1357 or info@AfricaTravelAssociation.org. For more information on the congress, visit http://www.africatravelassociation.org/.
About the Africa Travel Association (ATA)
The Africa Travel Association (ATA) is the leading global trade association promoting travel and tourism to Africa and strengthening intra-Africa partnerships. Established in 1975, ATA serves both the public and private sectors of the international travel and tourism industry. ATA membership comprises African governments, their tourism ministers, tourism bureaus and boards, airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, front-line travel sellers and providers, tour operators and travel agents, and affiliate industries. ATA partners with the African Union Commission (AU) to promote the sustainable development of tourism to and across Africa. ATA’s annual events bring together industry leaders to shape Africa’s tourism agenda. For more information about ATA, visit http://www.africatravelassociation.org/
About Senegal
Senegal, West Africa’s number one travel destination is known for its music, culture and art, not to mention Saint Louis (the former colonial capital), Goree Island (the tribute to the memory of 20 million slaves), national parks and a long coastline with golden beaches. Senegal’s emerging niche markets include luxury travel, culinary travel and sports tourism (leisure, aquatic sports, bird watching, etc.). Senegal is located at the westernmost part of Africa and is served by a number of US, European and African airlines (approximately five hours from Western Europe and eight from the East Coast of the USA). Dakar is one of the busiest cruise ships port in Africa and offers an exciting music, restaurant and club scene, as well as plenty of shopping. For more information on Senegal visit http://www.senegal-tourism.com/visit_senegal.htm
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