The travel voice for SMEs is on the rise with members in 130 counties,the TIME Summit on the horizon in Bali, and a new network structure.
Today the World Tourism Network welcomed Åland Tours and Steivi Palmet as its first member in Finland. With this, Finland became the 130th country for WTN after North Macedonia joined in December.
Aland Tours president Steivi said: “I joined the World Tourism Network because it offers several benefits. Joining the network would provide me with the opportunity to connect with a global network of tourism industry professionals and organizations, including tour operators, travel agents, hotels, and destinations. This would offer valuable opportunities for me to build relationships and collaborate on initiatives with others in the industry.”
WTN Chat and Social Media Groups
Indeed World Tourism Networks’ sustainable tourism Linkedin Group has 7934 members. Other WTN Linkedin, Facebook, and WhatsApp groups are on the rise covering subjects from Sustainable Tourism for Moslems, World Tourism Network Africa, WTN Saudi Arabia, among others.
WTN Vice President Rudi Herrmann is in charge of the groups.
WTN Chapters operate in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Montenegro and are in the making in countries around the globe.
Interest groups include Climate Change, Medical, and Health Tourism, and Small Cultural Regions of the World – all concentrating on Small and Medium Size Businesses and the destinations supporting them.
WTN established partnerships with organizations and initiatives around the globe.
According to WTN Chairman Juergen Steinmetz and president Dr. Peter Tarlow:
World Tourism Network is the long-overdue voice of small and medium-sized travel and tourism businesses worldwide. By uniting our efforts, we bring to the forefront the needs and aspirations of small and medium-sized enterprises and their Stakeholders.
World Tourism Network is about business where members are associates
Juergen Steinmetz, chairman
By bringing together private and public sector members on regional and global platforms, WTN not only advocates for its members but provides them a voice at the major tourism meetings. WTN provides opportunities and essential networking for its members in 130 countries.
By working with stakeholders and with tourism and government leaders, WTN seeks to create innovative approaches for inclusive and sustainable tourism sector growth and assist small and medium travel and tourism businesses during both good and challenging times.
It is WTN’s goal to provide its members with a strong local voice while at the same time providing them with a global platform.
WTN provides a valuable political and business voice for small and medium-sized businesses and offers training, consulting, and educational opportunities.
Amazing Travel News
World Tourism Network recently announced Amazing Travel News and Island Life Magazine as its in-house publications. The official launch is planned for April.
New WTN Membership Plans
As of February 27, World Tourism Network announced a new membership structure. It includes a free membership for observers, an individual membership for $100 / year, a business membership for $300/ year and a public sector membership for $1000/year.
More information on www.wtn.travel/join
TIME 2023 Global Summit
The first global Summit for World Tourism Network will take place in Bali, Indonesia from September 29 to October 1. The Hon. Minister of Tourism for Indonesia, Mr. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno is a big fan of WTN and was the first to register in a live stream event last week. More information: www.time2023.com
Heroes
World Tourism Network award is unique. WTN launched Heroes awards in 2020. There is never a fee and you don’t have to be a minister or celebrity to be made a hero by World Tourism Network Anyone deserving and nominated by two independent sources at least can be nominates. More information on www.heroes.travel
World Tourism Network is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Founder and Chairman is Juergen Steinmetz, who is also the founder, CEO and publisher of eTurboNews.
WTN welcomes friends of the media from across the globe.
Co-founder and President of WTN is Texas based Dr. Peter Tarlow. Patron of the network is Dr. Taleb Rifai, former UNWTO Secretary General. Vice presidents include RudiHerrmann, Alain St. Ange, former minister of Tourism Seychelles, Aleksandra Sasha Director of Tourism in Montenegro, Burkhard Herbote, Analyst in Germany, Dr. Walter Mzembi, former Former Minister Zimbabwe, among others.
