Albanian Sustainable Tourism Conference at WTM London
In November 2019, SIPPO supported NTA in organizing the conference “Sustainable Development of Tourism, Challenges and Opportunities” at the prestigious WTM London trade fair.
In November 2019 SIPPO supported NTA in organizing the conference “Sustainable Development of Tourism, Challenges and Opportunities” at the prestigious WTM London trade fair. The panel and audience discussions were focused on the new strategy for sustainable development of tourism drafted by Albanian government early this year. This conference aimed to collect opinions from various international and domestic stakeholders and improve the course for developing a sustainable tourism sector in Albania. This conference was also a direct support of NTA to Albanian tour operators in their efforts to promote Albania at WTM fair.
SIPPO supported NTA in capacity building for event planning, management of event and enabled a comprehensive level of participation in the panel and audience through its network. conference panelists were Mr. Blendi klosi - Albanian Minister of Tourism and Environment, Ms. Kornelia Ferizaj - National Tourism Agency, Mr. Jeremy Sampson - Travel Foundation CEO, Albanian Tourism Association CEO, British Kala Fest organizer and other important stakeholders to discuss on the new strategy and the tourism path toward sustainability. The event was moderated by Mr. Tim Murn - Mindbrand.co.uk, tourism expert in destination promotion.