Multicultural
educational program introducing students to careers in travel and tourism
selected as People Award Finalist
LONDON, Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Travel &
Tourism Partnership (www.gttp.org)
has been named one of three finalists in the People Award category of the World
Travel & Tourism Council's 2015 Tourism For Tomorrow Awards. The People
Award honors initiatives dedicated to capacity building, training and education
to develop a skilled tourism workforce for the future.
The
GTTP's mission is to expand travel and tourism-related educational and career
opportunities for secondary school students. The program operates in Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and the UK.
"To
be a finalist recognizes the dedication of the Global Travel & Tourism
Partnership's 12 country leaders and the hard work of teachers in more than
5,000 secondary schools to introduce students to the travel and tourism
industry," said Michel Taride, Group President of Hertz International and
Chair of the GTTP's Advisory Board.
"Our
sector needs the enthusiasm, intelligence and hard work of the students when
they enter the workforce to ensure sustainable tourism development. They will
be the ones shaping and re-shaping the industry in the years ahead. The GTTP
program opens a window on our industry for many thousands of students who are
deciding on careers," he continued.
"GTTP
in the 12 countries we serve is led by Directors who have other jobs, typically
in academia, government, or non-profits," said Dr. Nancy
Needham, executive director of GTTP. "Although each country has
different needs and very different conditions, all teachers of the GTTP
Passport to the World curriculum play a key role in fostering student appreciation
and respect for their own and other's cultures, their heritage, and their
environment. Being named a People Award finalist honors all the efforts of our
directors and teachers."
The
WTTC's 2015 Tourism For Tomorrow Awards are focused upon educating and
inspiring travel and tourism businesses and destinations about how to improve
the sustainability of the sector. These Awards provide the highest accolade for
sustainability in the global travel and tourism industry. Winners will be
announced during the 15th WTTC Global Summit, Madrid,
Spain on 15/16th April 2015. The Winner Selection Committee is chaired
by Fiona Jeffery OBE, Chair of the WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.
Fiona
Jeffery OBE said: "This year's finalists are maximizing social and economic
benefits for local people, reducing negative impacts to the environment and
supporting the protection of cultural and natural heritage in destinations,
wherever they operate, and selecting the winners among them will be a tough
job."
David
Scowsill, President & CEO of WTTC, said: "It is vital that we learn
best practice from each other and raise the sector's ethics to the highest
order. The Awards, now in their 11th year, showcase the companies and
organizations who are breaking new ground in sustainable tourism development.
This year's finalists demonstrate that, when carefully managed, tourism can be
a powerful force for improving livelihoods and protecting our planet for future
generations. We want their stories to inspire others in the sector to follow
their example. This year, for the first time, the ceremony will be
live-streamed so that not only our delegates but the world at large will be
able to hear the winners' stories first hand."
About
The Global Travel & Tourism Partnership
The
Global Travel & Tourism Partnership is an industry philanthropic initiative
to foster future talent and tackle the global skills shortage. The GTTP
educates secondary school students about careers in Travel and Tourism at a
time when they are making career and education choices. Demand for the GTTP
program is high. GTTP served 36,000 students in 1996, growing to more than
440,000 in 2014, with over one and a half million students trained in total.
The program operates in Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania,
and the UK. The GTTP's Global Partner Advisory Board is comprised of senior
executives from Amadeus, American Express, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Delta
Airlines, Enterprise Holdings, The Hertz Corporation, HRG, KDS, Lufthansa,
Starwood and Travelport.
SOURCE
The Global Travel and Tourism Partnership
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