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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PARLIAMENTARISM-PARLIAMENTARIAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

7/2/2018

On the International Day of Parliamentarism, the first-ever celebration of the parliaments and parliamentarians role in today society (decided by United Nations to be observed on 30 June) H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea President pro-Tempore of PARLIAMENTARIAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS had presented the following message:

The International Day of Parliamentarism, a new United Nations day of observance, recognizes the lynch-pin role in today society and democracy played by the Parliaments.

Leading an organization destined to promote a better world, to build democracy and prosperity and to promote peace and dialogue I must emphasize the crucial role that responsible parliamentarian activity is playing in protecting nations, combating corruption, representing people and trying to advance their aspirations.

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More information about PARLIAMENTARIAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS is available here:

EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE-WORLD PARLIAMENTARIANS FORUM FOR SDG

STRATEGY AND POLICY UNIT OF UN SDG PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY

GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

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Parliaments can be the voice of nations and the main harbingers of democracy, defenders of human rights and dignity and can bridge local and global agendas.

Enacting laws and strategies, they can contribute significantly to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals — our only charted course towards a world dominated by peace, dialogue, cooperation and development.

This year 2018/2019 I want to emphasize the necessity for world parliaments to foster natural protection, to confront climate change, to protect life across our wonderful planet.

Before rebuilding our globe we must save it and if parliamentarians across the world will miss this target they would have failed in their role.The PARLIAMENTARIAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS is here to offer support for members of parliaments worldwide, as they strive to deliver for the globe and for the people they ought to serve.

Parliamentary Assembly for the Implementation of SDGs President

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, MA, FINS, EDA, ETA

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea -President pro-tempore of PARLIAMENTARIAN ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS accompanied by parliamentarians from different member states.

WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL POSITIVE EFFECT: CAMBODIA IS 6TH ECONOMY IN THE WORLD

6/2/2018

Academician Mircea CONSTANTINESCU: EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY leader pledges continuous support for Cambodia`s development and international standing.

The global tourism institutions of European Council on Tourism and Trade and European Tourism Academy will continue to assist and foster this climate of confidence and flurry of developmental activities that made the country a WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION and now the world sixth economy.

The Kingdom of Cambodia has many reasons to celebrate as the World Bank has just ranked the country as the world`s sixth economy as growth rate in 2018 topping many other nations and established investment destinations.

The main reason for World Bank rating was the country incredible tourism developments in the last years starting with the Kingdom being selected as WORLD`S BEST TOURIST DESTINATION, a moved that brought a supplementary 1 million tourists in 2016/2017 and the capital Phnom Penh being selected as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM another landmark achievement that brought a new 1,5 million tourists to the Asian Kingdom.

These successes had brought about and a flash flood of investments with more than 3 billion USD poured into the country tourism sector since Cambodia acquired the WORLD`S BET TOURIST DESTINATION status.

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More about Global Ambassadors of Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals can be accessed here:

♦ THE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY FOR SDG
♦ EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY
♦ EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE AND SDG
♦ TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
♦ CAMBODIA-WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION

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After Phnom Penh was selected WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM, the American giant Marriott announced it will open a Courtyard Hotel by Marriott slated to open its doors in 2018 with a total of 189 rooms, all-day dining, a dynamic lobby cafe, and a sky bar.

Recently in the wake of Phnom Penh being announced as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM, David Udell, Hyatt Hotels’ Group President-Asia Pacific, said: “As Phnom Penh becomes known as a destination for art, culture, tourism and business, we are confident that the globally recognized Hyatt Regency brand will resonate with business and leisure travelers visiting the country”.

As a result, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the new announced investment in WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM will have 250 rooms, restaurants, a rooftop swimming pool and bar, as well as a convention center.

Finally, the high-end Rosewood Hotel is scheduled to open in 2018. It will be a deluxe property with 175 rooms and suites.

Now the designation of the country as the 6th economy in the world in terms of opportunities, investment climate and growth will mark the nation as a hot spot for future investment in tourism and culture related sectors, stated European Council on Tourism and Trade President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

These sectors will continue to boom, attracted by the country political stability, pro-business climate enacted by the Academician Hun Sen, the Kingdom Prime Minister and high honesty and probity of his government remarked also President Dr. Anton Caragea.

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Phnom Penh-the new WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.
Read more:

♦ THE GUIDE AROUND PHNOM PENH
♦ PHNOM PENH: THE CITY OF WATERS!
♦ A VISIT TO PHNOM PENH! HIGHLIGHT OF A PERFECT CITY!

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Academician Mircea Constantinescu, European Tourism Academy Director mentioned also: these accomplishments are the direct result of the supervision of the GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS- Prime Minister HUN SEN and are proving our righteousness in proposing his policies as a world model.

Academician HUN SEN, Prime Minister of Cambodia receives WORLD`S BEST TOURIST DESTINATION certificate.

Phnom Penh-WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM becomes a magnet for foreign investors and hotel chains.

LIVE: WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL AWARDS CEREMONY IN DJIBOUTI

5/1/2018

President of The Republic of Djibouti: Academician ISMAIL OMAR GUELLEH in the center of global tourism institutions delegates presenting DJIBOUTI as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

Hand in hand for African tourism future: President of Djibouti-Academician Ismail Omar Guelleh and President of European Council on Tourism and Trade – Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

President Dr. Anton Caragea and President Academician Ismail Omar Guelleh announcing to the world: DJIBOUTI IS WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

Djibouti played host for a week (16 to 22 April 2018) to global tourism celebrations marking the inscription of the capital city on the list of WORLD CAPITAL`S OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

Attending the ceremonies was a high ranking delegation of global tourism institutions European Council on Tourism and Trade and European Tourism Academy led by President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

The world tourism delegates where welcomed with a colorful ceremony on the Djibouti Airport tarmac and received lush flowers bouquets in a sign of peaceful arrival.

On April 18, 2018, a working session with representatives of Presidency of Djibouti chaired by Secretary General Mohamed Abdillahi Wais, Ministry of Economy (with tourism as mandate), Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Information and with the delegates of European Council on Tourism and Trade and European Tourism Academy chaired by President Dr. Anton Caragea has taken place.

During the day a series of dialogues where held between Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation-Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Culture, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Moumin Hassan Barreh, Ministry of Tourism and The President of the National Assembly of Djibouti Mr.Mohamed Ali Houmed.

The main event of the week of celebrations was the official inscription of DJIBOUTI as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM in a powerful, music and rhythm driven ceremony destined to showcase the cultural endowment of people of Djibouti.

On display where ceremonial weaponry, costumes, dances, ceremonies of Issas, Afars, Yemenis constituting the matrix of today`s Djibouti.

Actors, poets, dancers and musicians from far and wide contributed to a glittering performance and crafted a vivid portrait of a young and yet cultured nation.

Congratulatory remarks were addressed for the delegates attending DJIBOUTI as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM festivities by Ministers of culture and Islamic Foundations, Ministry of Tourism and a presentation of the country new tourism strategy was unveiled for the benefit of those present.

The core of the festivity came at the moment of announcing H.E. President Ismail Omar Guelleh as the new ACADEMICIAN member of EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY with a powerful presentation speech by Academician Mircea Constantinescu, European Academy Director.

President of European Council on Tourism and Trade – Professor Dr. Anton Caragea took to the rostrum to announce officially that from April 19, 2018, DJIBOUTI is THE WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM in recognition of a splendid array of natural and historical monuments encapsulated in a rapidly developing country and powered by a dynamic people.

H.E. Ismail Omar Gulleh, The President of Djibouti come to the fore to a rapturous welcome by his people and was surrounded with huge manifestations of love and respect and ululations of admiration for his crowning as a new ACADEMICIAN and for the country assuming the new mantle as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

In a prominent and poignant allocution President Omar Gulleh, now Academician Ismail Omar Gulleh charted the new directions for his country and promised to further endeavor to make Djibouti recognized and to etch the name of his nation on the global stage.

Djibouti as a WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM has become a center of beaming culture, a beacon of development on the banks of the Red Sea and a tourism center for the Horn of Africa showing to all the region that another destiny free from fear and poverty is possible.

Global tourism delegates lead by President Dr. Anton Caragea had immersed afterwards in a discovery trip among the natural beauties and man-made carved civilizations of Djibouti.

The trip encompassed discovery of the Gulf of Tadjoura with the island of Moucha at his heart, old center of slaves and coffee trade and a symbolic place for the birth of Djibouti in the XIX century.

The fabled city of Tadjoura, the center of commerce of hides, oysters, coffee and ivory, rich and powerful dominating the south of Red Sea and portrayed as the white city or the city of seven mosques was a main point of interest.

The astonishing collection of natural monuments spanning from The Great African rift to Bab el Mandeb, to the volcano of Ardoukôba, the impressive Goubet Al Kharab, the island of Devil and the gates of Inferno where all magnificent sights to see.

The opportunities for leisure tourism, balmy sun and sea tourism wherein length explained during the visit to the incredible Sable blanc-White sands.

Finally a visit to the lowest place on the African continent: Lake Assal put the delegates in awe of the country tourism potential.

Concluding the visit to Djibouti-THE WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM President Dr. Anton Caragea remarked that: Djibouti is this unique spot: a place of magic!

The magic of the beginning of Earth`s history, the geological miracle of the gates of Earth opening and a place where volcanoes are resurrected after 3000 years sleep.
Djibouti is the magic of poets and dreamers that where touched by the aura of this place and in turn they give Djibouti a name in the cultural history of the world.
The magic of men`s who created here kingdoms, built mosques and carved out cities that lasted for hundreds of years.
May Djibouti succeed in tourism on the level of his potential.

BREAKING NEWS: CEREMONY FOR DJIBOUTI/WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM STARTS

5/1/2018

A colorful and resplendent festivity encapsulating all that Djibouti has to offer to the world in terms of music, dances, costumes, traditions and arts was on display for the ceremonies of DJIBOUTI: WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

The main event of the week of celebrations was the official inscription of DJIBOUTI as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM in a powerful, music and rhythm driven ceremony destined to showcase the cultural endowment of people of Djibouti.

On display where ceremonial weaponry, costumes, dances, ceremonies of Issas, Afars, Yemenis constituting the matrix of today`s Djibouti.

Actors, poets, dancers and musicians from far and wide contributed to a glittering performance and crafted a vivid portrait of a young and yet cultured nation.

Congratulatory remarks were addressed for the delegates attending DJIBOUTI as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM festivities by Ministers of culture and Islamic Foundations, Ministry of Tourism and a presentation of the country new tourism strategy was unveiled for the benefit of those present.

The core of the festivity came at the moment of announcing H.E. President Ismail Omar Guelleh as the new ACADEMICIAN member of EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY with a powerful presentation speech by Academician Mircea Constantinescu, European Academy Director.

President of European Council on Tourism and Trade – Professor Dr. Anton Caragea took to the rostrum to announce officially that from April 19, 2018, DJIBOUTI is THE WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM in recognition of a splendid array of natural and historical monuments encapsulated in a rapidly developing country and powered by a dynamic people.

H.E. Ismail Omar Gulleh, The President of Djibouti come to the fore to a rapturous welcome by his people and was surrounded with huge manifestations of love and respect and ululations of admiration for his crowning as a new ACADEMICIAN and for the country assuming the new mantle as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

In a prominent and poignant allocution President Omar Gulleh, now Academician Ismail Omar Gulleh charted the new directions for his country and promised to further endeavor to make Djibouti recognized and to etch the name of his nation on the global stage.

Djibouti as a WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM has become a center of beaming culture, a beacon of development on the banks of the Red Sea and a tourism center for the Horn of Africa showing to all the region that another destiny free from fear and poverty is possible.

Hand in hand for African tourism future: President of Djibouti-Academician Ismail Omar Guelleh and President of European Council on Tourism and Trade – Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

President Dr. Anton Caragea and President Academician Ismail Omar Guelleh announcing to the world: DJIBOUTI IS WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

2018/2019: THE YEAR OF SAINTS EPICTETUS AND ASTION. THE EUROPEAN PILGRIMAGE YEAR!

4/18/2018

A new program of Cultural Pilgrimage for 2018/2019 was launched by Global Tourism Institution of European Council on Tourism and Trade.

The program is a reflection of the potential and the role of religious tourism and sacred places as a tool for socio-economic and cultural development of destinations.

The visitor of sacred places in general and the one of Murighiol/Dobruja in particular, is characterized by a remarkable loyalty to the visited site.

Hence, it can be said that tourist’s loyalty is in these cases an essential element of the relationship that the religious tourist and the pilgrim establish with the destinations which they are visiting.

Thus, a key principle is to preserve the spirit of the destinations, authenticity and integrity in the way that they are managed and promoted while making them accessible for all.

Taken in consideration all of the above considerations the European Tourism Council has decided that: 2018/2019 will be a year dedicated to the celebration of the Christian heritage of the Europe and also of the unity of the continent and will also mark the Latin continuity and the two millennia of Christian life on Dobruja and Balkans and Asia Minor (today`s Turkey) by presenting the sacred heritage of Holy Martyrs Epictetus and Astion, has decided the Academic Council of European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT).

Saints Martyrs Epictetus and Astion are perfectly representing the values of today Europe as their life and sacrifice is creating a pilgrimage of faith that is uniting Turkey with Balkans and Eastern Europe.During their life and priesthood they spread the Christian light from Asia Minor (nowadays Turkey) through Balkans and obtained their crown of immortality in today Romania-Dubruja/Dobrogea.

By their life work and sacrifice they united Asia and Europe , East and West.

They also united Orthodox Christian and Catholic Church as they are celebrated in both rites and are speaking about the unity of Christianity in the world of today, they are the bridge that can and will unite the two Christian Churches.

They are also a perfect example of sacrifice and life offered in the service of Our Savior Jesus Christ, has highlighted their significance Professor Dr. Anton Caragea – ECTT President.

Europe of our days needs to be remembered his Latin/Roman and Christian roots and we must not overlook that we are the beneficiaries of two millennia of Christian legacy this are fundamental dates of the historical evolution of European culture.

Murighiol Cathedral dedicated to Saints Martyrs Epictetus and Astion.The center of European Cultural Pilgrimage Year 2018/2019.

The Halmyris-Murighiol fortification today. A central point of the map of cultural and historical treasures of Dobrogea (Dobruja).

In this perspective, the Saints Martyrs Epictetus and Astion role is a fundamental one as we are speaking of the oldest historically proven martyrs of the Church on the territory of Eastern Europe, they are not only teaching us on the uninterrupted continuity of civilization on the banks of Danube, but also are offering us a lesson on the love for Christ of our people, even more resounding as we are having here saints registered in the Catholic and Orthodox pantheon so truly universal saints testifying for the Holy Church in his wholeness, saints that are making Europe proud of her legacy, concluded the historical presentation of the moment President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

The focal point of the celebrations for 2018/2019 THE YEAR OF SAINTS MARTYRS EPICTETUS AND ASTION will take place on July 8, 2018 and on July 8, 2019 (dates marking the beginning and the end of the celebrations) on Murighiol (former roman city of Halmyris) in the cathedral of Saints Epictetus and Astion with a special mass taking place in the honor of the holy martyrs of Christian faith and of European Christian legacy and heritage: Saints EPICTETUS and ASTION.

The celebrations will be lead by European cultural, religious and political personalities and by representatives of all Christian faith denominations leaders and will also have European Council on Tourism and Trade President-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea in attendance.

The proposal for an European wide celebration of Saints EPICTETUS and ASTION was made by Romania and unanimously approved by European Council on Tourism and Trade as an European Cultural Pilgrimage Program dedicated to highlight the cultural richness and potential of heritage to unite peoples and traditions.

The excavated ruins of the Roman Cathedral built on VIII century on the spot where Saints Epictetus and Astion suffered martyrdom for their faith in Jesus Christ in 290 after Chr.

ON SAINTS MARTYRS EPICTETUS AND ASTION.

It is the celebration of the oldest holy martyrs known in the territory of Dobrogea, Epictetus and Astion, the Orthodox Church commemorates on 8 July.Description of life and their passion was kept in the Acts of the Martyrs with large details.They are known as saints Halmyris, the ancient Christian city located on the banks of the Danube that was called in ancient times “Almyra”. They suffered a martyr’s death during fierce persecution against the Christian church triggered by Emperor Diocletian (244-311) on 8 July 290. Surely they are the martyrs old Dobrogea certified undoubtedly by hagiographic resources.

Life and their passion where retold in the Acts of the Martyrs, but unfortunately the originals where destroyed,and their holy martyr act we were kept only in a later century copy. XV, located in the Church of the Saviour in Utrecht and was published in 1615 by Jesuit scholar Herbert Rosweyde († 1629).

In 1921, Benedictine Dom Germain Morin discovered in remembrance of martyrology Ieronimian St. Epictetus and Astion on May 23 in “The S.S. Epicteto presbytero et Astion monachu martyribus Almiridensibus in Scythia “, confirming the veracity of statements he Acta Sanctorum, edited by H. Rosweyde, mentioned above.

Acta Sanctorum took passages from a study of its impact on the two saints and martyrs renowned researcher and historian Netzhammer Raymund (1862-1945), Catholic archbishop arrived in Bucharest and left posterity work Epiktet und Astion, diokletianische Martyrer I Danaudelta, Zug. 1937.

The terrible proof of martyrdom: the beheaded sacred bodies of the saints discovered after an 1700 years hiatus.

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS.
Saints Epictetus and Astion from Halmyris.

Saint Epictetus, priest, and Saint Astion, originals from Asia Minor, were martyrs for Christ in the 3rd century in Scytia Minor (the today Romanian region Dobruja-Dobrogea, situated between Danube and the Black Sea).They were originally from Little Asia.Information about their lives is known only from a copy of a 15th century manuscript kept in the archive of the Savior Church in Utrecht, published in 1615 by the Jesuit monk Herbert Rosweyde, the initiator of the hagiographic collections Acta Sanctorum, under the title “SS. Epicteto presbytero et Astion monacho, martirybus Almiridiensibus in Scythia “.

A NEW WORLD ACADEMICIAN: ISMAIL OMAR GUELLEH PRESIDENT OF DJIBOUTI

3/27/2018

President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has been named member of European Tourism Academy in recognition of his visionary leadership.

As it is the academic tradition, The Letter destined for World Leaders of Tourism and Development will be presented to H.E. President Ismail Guelleh on the opening day of World Capital of Culture and Tourism festivity by European Council on Tourism and Trade President-Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

The European Tourism Academy encompass world leaders who proven themselves as creators of outstanding initiatives related to world development, tourism growth, tourism diplomatic initiatives and in fostering sustainable tourism and developing programs that give back to local and global communities.

European Council On Tourism and Trade President, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea presents the activities of the new academician: H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti. President of Romania (1996-2000) Academician Emil Constantinescu attends the ceremony (photo left).

More can be observed here:
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LETTER FOR WORLD LEADERS OF TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT

PRIME MINISTER OF CAMBODIA NAMED WORLD LEADER FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM

GLOBAL TOURISM INSTITUTION APPOINTS WORLD LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT

PRIME MINISTER OF ETHIOPIA RECEIVES THE LETTER FOR WORLD LEADERS
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According to the international media, President Ismail Omar Guelleh is being honored for “his developmental policies which lifted Djibouti out of poverty and raised it according to World Bank on no.5 on the top of world fastest growing economies in 2018.

World Bank has placed Djibouti on no.5 on world level on the rate of economic growth.

President Ismail Omar Guelleh is to be commended for a visionary leadership that enacted on national level policies of reconciliation and inter-community dialogue, encouraged sustainable tourism, wildlife conservation, and economic development attracting major hotel investment, resulting in the remarkable turnaround that has led to Djibouti’s rise as one of the leading growing tourism destinations in Africa today (European Council on Tourism and Trade).”

The Press Dossier of an intensive diplomatic activity of a world leader: Academician Ismail Omar Guelleh President of the Republic of Djibouti.

Among other recent recipients of the Letter destined for World Leaders of Tourism and Development and academician title, an eminent place is held by H. E. Prime Minister of Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen who enacted policies that made Cambodia to be the first country in tourism development in 2016 and 2017 at world level.

Academician Mircea Constantinescu, European Tourism Academy Director declared “Growth in this industry has proven to be a driver of shared prosperity because H.E. President Ismail Omar Guelleh has ensured that Djibouti-ans benefit directly.

This is one of the reasons that we salute in him a world leader and a development example.”

We recommend you to see:

European Council on Tourism and Trade Photo Dossier

ECTT Photo Journal

WHY DJIBOUTI IS TAKING A FORE FRONT ON WORLD TOURISM?

3/27/2018

Africa is on the rise is a well-known trope but the rapid climbing on the top of world tourist destinations is a reality powered by booming economies, improving security, better air connectivity and of course incredible natural and historical potential.

A new memento of this (we hope) unstoppable march toward tourism status was the decision of global tourism institution – EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE to recognize President of Djibouti as a global leader in tourism development.

To mark this fortunate moment for Africa`s development and to mark down an African vision we present our readers with six accomplishments that are placing President Ismail Omar Guelleh achievements on the top of African and world tourism leadership.

President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh was elected as a member of European Tourism Academy and has received the Letter addressed to world leaders in tourism and development in recognition of his visionary leadership in related to tourism.

Here are six arguments that can solid present his case:

AIR DJIBOUTI

Air Djibouti has succeeded a new re-birth starting with cargo activities in 2015 and started again to fly across the world: “Djibouti is reconfirming his strategic position in the international commerce, global transport and it is centrally positioned at the heart of the second most important maritime trade line in the world” marked Aboubaker Omar Hadi, president of Port and Free Trade Authority of Djibouti in a public ceremony on the tarmac of Djibouti airport.

New air travel connections will start in 2017, linking Asia and Europe with Africa welcoming around 200.000 passengers per year on board of his flights.

DJIBOUTI AIRPORT

Djibouti Airport and Djibouti Air are both state-owned companies that are proving that in a highly competitive market they can still impose themselves, bring profit and attract international costumers as long as they are well-managed.

VISA ON ARRIVAL

Djibouti is one of the world most accommodating to world tourists offering visa on arrival to a large number of citizens from Europe, Asia and Africa.European Journal of Tourism Visa Openness 2018 evaluation placed Djibouti on the second position among African countries in term of friendliness for tourism entry and visa facilities.

DJIBOUTI CITY: A WELL-GROOMED CITY

In contrast to many other world cities, the capital of Djibouti is a safe, clean and order city ranking year after year on top of best cities to live in.

SAFETY

Security is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most important issues in promoting tourism.Djibouti is an example of order and with the country hosting military bases of United States, France and China you could be well safe in this nation that is enjoying a perfect security situation and is a proven exporter of stability throughout Africa.

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LETTER ADDRESSED TO WORLD LEADERS OF TOURISM FOR CAMBODIA

LETTER ADDRESSED TO WORLD LEADERS OF TOURISM FOR ETHIOPIA

GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM: ACADEMICIAN HUN SEN

PHNOM PENH-WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

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WORLD LASS HOTELS

Djibouti city is renowned for the great numbers of high-quality hotels, well-groomed offices where businessmen’s from around the world are feeling perfectly making the city a base for international trade on the continent.

With sophisticated infrastructure, Djibouti has succeeded in claiming the mantle of a regional capital for the international companies seeking to expand or making business in Eastern Africa.

2018 CALENDAR OF WORLD TOURISM EVENTS

1/24/2018

European Council on Tourism and Trade has made public the agenda for the first six months of 2018 presenting main tourism and travel and cultural events under the high patronage of the world tourism institutions.

Short presentations of the main events for 2018 Tourism Year can be accessed here (new events will be added):

WORLD TOURISM DAY
https://www.metooo.io/e/world-tourism-day-2018

WORLD PROTECTED AREAS
https://www.metooo.io/e/ambassador-anton-caragea-protecting-world-natural-areas

WORLD DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
https://www.metooo.io/e/mihai-prundianu-the-new-world-expert-in-sustainable-development-goas

EU AGENDA

WORLD TOURISM DAY IN EUROPE
https://euagenda.eu/events/2018/09/27/2018-world-tourism-day-by-world-tourism-institute-of-european-council-on-tourism-and-trade

FASHION INDUSTRY
https://euagenda.eu/events/2018/05/15/gentlemens-corner-representing-european-fashion-industry

WORLD`S BEST TOURIST DESTINATION
https://euagenda.eu/events/2018/06/15/worlds-best-tourist-destination-award

WORLD EVENTS WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL AWARDS

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PROTECTED AREAS
https://www.evensi.be/president-anton-caragea-opens-international-day-world-protected-areas/240125338

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
https://www.evensi.com/conference-mihai-prundianu-world-expert-sustainable-development-goals/240125726

https://www.evensi.com/gabriel-rasvan-toader-ceremony-induction-expert-development/240125841

WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL AWARDS
https://www.metooo.io/e/world-s-best-tourist-destination-award

WORLD TOURISM INSTITUTIONS ARE CHOOSING TOURISM WINNERS FOR 2018

1/24/2018

European Tourism Academy and European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT) had given the start for the 2018 competition for WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL AWARDS.

The European Council on Tourism and Trade Awards for tourism and travel are the flagship event for the global tourism sector.

Since their inception in 2006, these awards seek to highlight the work of countries, nations and regions and cities, recognizing nations and people’s strides for their innovative and determined tourism initiatives.

The WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL AWARDS are encompassing: THE WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM for cities and regions and WORLD`S BEST TOURIST DESTINATION AWARD for countries, the special category of FAVORITE CULTURAL DESTINATION and marking out outstanding cultural and investment tourism projects.

The contribution of the nations and leaders receiving world tourism and travel prizes is adjudged in line with ECTT guidelines for World Capital of Culture and Tourism and World Best Tourist Destination Award.In twelve consecutive editions, the ECTT-European Council on Tourism and Trade Awards recognized and promoted globally the tourism potentials of the most attractive tourist and cultural destinations.

President Dr. Anton Caragea and European Council on Tourism and Trade President Office staff will start from 29 January 2018 to receive the candidatures for word tourism accolades celebrated as Nobel`s or Oscar`s of tourism: the WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION and WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM competitions.

In 2017 European Tourism Academy had received 56 candidatures from cities, regions and countries from across the world and in 2018 this number is expected to expand.

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Read more about WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL AWARDS competition

2017 WORLD TOURISM AWARDS

WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

WORLD`S BEST TOURIST DESTINATION

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World Tourism and Travel Awards of world tourism institutions (European Council on Tourism and Trade and European Tourism Academy) are significant for their track record in fostering growth and development in the decorated countries.

Laos (2013 winner has registered a growth of more than 1,5 million tourists and in total a plus of 3 million visitors for Lao-World Best Tourist Destination), Zimbabwe succeeded to garner a plus of 1 million visitors in 2014/2015 and Ethiopia obtained more than 1 billion in tourism-related receipts and 1,1 million visitors for 2015 as World`s Best Tourist Destination and finally the Kingdom of Cambodia who topped the tourist growth worldwide in 2016 and 2017`s with a whopping 5 million tourists after being named World`s Best Tourist Destination.

It is considered that European Council on Tourism and Trade succeeded in creating more than 100.000 jobs in the nations selected as World Best Tourist Destination (2016 survey).

European Tourism Academy will start to analyze ongoing the candidatures for World`s Best Tourist Destination and World Capital of Culture and Tourism and will present the selected candidatures files for decision in General Assembly of European Council on Tourism and Trade declared Academician Mircea Constantinescu.

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World Tourism and Travel Awards for 2018 will be a moment of recognition for tourism and world development: ECTT President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

WORLD TOURISM DAY 2018 LOGO DECIDED BY EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE

1/11/2018

European Council on Tourism and Trade President, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea has unveiled the world institutions decisions regarding the theme for 2018 tourism year and world tourism day as TOURISM: PROTECTING CULTURE AND HERITAGE.

Among other executive decisions are also: the opening of 2018 World`s Best Tourist Destination and World Capital of Culture and Tourism competitions from January 22, 2018. Starting from this date the embassies, consulates, ministries of tourism, culture can start promoting and outlining the candidatures for the top awards.

Celebrated worldwide World Tourism Day at European Council on Tourism and Trade is commemorated usually at the end of September each year and hosted in the capital of the country crowned as WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION OF THE YEAR.

The decision has being taken on October 4, 2017 by the President of European Council on Tourism and Trade, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and enter into force from January 1st , 2018 and marks the instrumental role of tourism in promoting cultural knowledge and awareness and offering the necessary tool and public opinion support in protecting world heritage.

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PHNOM PENH THE HOST OF WORLD TOURISM DAY 2018

OFFICIAL WORLD TOURISM DAY 2017

DECISIONS REGARDING WORLD TOURISM DAY 2018

Celebrated worldwide World Tourism Day at European Council on Tourism and Trade is commemorated usually at the end of September each year and hosted in the capital of the country crowned as WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION OF THE YEAR.

World Tourism Day is celebrated across the world in every country and city interested in harnessing the power of tourism for growth, development and cultural identity and in accordance with the tradition the year receivers of WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION and WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM designation are recognized as the official hosts of WORLD TOURISM DAY.

Keeping in respect with this tradition, European Council on Tourism and Trade designated as official host the city of PHNOM PENH, the capital of Kingdom of Cambodia being named as the organizer and host of World Tourism Day 2018 ceremonies.

The main role of the World Tourism Day is to highlight the global significance of tourism as a tool for global development and cultural enlightenment.

Tourism is the greatest educator in the world, stated on the topic the European Council on Tourism and Trade President Dr. Anton Caragea.

This is one of the goals of the World Tourism Day celebrations that are being conducted throughout the world.

The theme for 2018 world tourism selected by EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE is allowing the world to focus on tourism development and to ensure protection of cultural heritage and promoting responsible and sustainable tourism management of World Heritage sites.

European Council on Tourism and Trade decision upholds the role of culture and tourism as tools for development and creativity and support the relevance of cultural landscapes in tourism and the integration of natural and cultural heritage philosophies and procedures for sustainable tourism development.

The new 2018 session of WORLD TOURISM AND TRAVEL AWARDS of European Council on Tourism and Trade will concentrate on harnessing the power of culture and heritage for the candidates declared as World`s Best Tourist Destination and World Capital of Culture and Tourism.

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Phnom Penh has just taken up the mantle of WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

TRENDURI IN MODA MASCULINA PENTRU IARNA/PRIMAVARA 2018

1/11/2018

Eleganta deschide porti, imbunatateste oportunitatile in viata si in afaceri si aceasta este nu doar intelepciunea traditionala dar si o realitate a timpului nostru. Ca atare in pregatirea pentru un 2018 de succes nu trebuie sa uitam niciun moment sa avem in centrul atentiei noutatile in moda.

In timp ce restul lumii se pregatea de sarbatori, specialistii de la GENTLEMEN`S CORNER nu se odihneau o clipa pregatind noile testaturi si modele ce vor aduce eleganta si bunul gustul in caselor celor care iubesc hainele frumoase si lucrurile deosebite.

Printre surprizele placute ale anului 2018 GENTLEMEN`S CORNER ne propune pantofii one-cut ce vor face bucuria celor ce ii vor purta in noul an.

Sunt pantofi tip business, cu o placuta culoare coniac din piele naturala avand toate beneficiile cunoscutei colectii Classic de la GENTLEMEN`S CORNER.

Pantofii acestia sunt o adevarata culme a elegantei ne asigura fondatorul GENTLEMEN`S CORNER dl. Sorin Preda fiind lucrati manual dintr-o singura bucata, vopsiti manual cu talpa piele si interior de piele.

Folosind materiale scumpe si deosebite, acesti pantofi eleganti sunt lucrati manual, ceea ce ne garanteaza o calitate unica apreciaza dl. Sorin Preda.
Printre suprizele, toate placute ale lui 2018 se numara si oferta speciala la cei care doresc sa incearce experienta FULL CANVAS cu o reducere generoasa la orice costum tip Full Canvas.

Sacoul Full Canvas sau traditional reprezinta calitatea suprema in materie de sacouri.Intre materialul sacoului si captuseala, la nivelul pieptilor si la nivelul reverelor se afla o panza (traditional din par de cal) ce se intinde de la rever si pana jos. Panza este cusuta de materialul sacoului.

In mod traditional se cosea de mana, actualmente exista masini speciale care executa aceste cusaturi.

Rezultatul este ca sacoul se aseaza natural, prinde mult mai bine forma corpului si arata mult mai bine, chiar si cand te misti si rezista mult mai bine in timp (pentru mai multe informatii puteti citi aici: GENTLEMEN`S CORNER).

Alte recomandari ale profesionistilor mai cuprind si costumul de business albastru.

Materialul a fost gandit pentru a rezista la apa si a rezista la sifonare fiind companionul perfect pentru delegatiile indelungate sau pentru deplasarile cu avionul ce solicita la maximum linia eleganta a costumelor.

Ceea ce il face tovarasul ideal pentru deplasari este faptul ca prezinta un stretch natural care va va conferi acel plus de lejeritate de care aveati nevoie.

Spre bucuria celor ce doresc tot ce este mai bun trebuie sa va anuntam faptul ca acest costum este deja disponibil la comanda din materiale Cerruti si va fi disponibil si in stoc din martie 2018.

GENTLEMEN`S CORNER este cunoscut drept unul din centrele de eleganta cei mai semnificativi actori de pe piata de fashion din Romania si din Europa.

Decorat cu PREMIUL INTERNATIONAL DE CALITATE IN 2017 pentru produsele deosebite, eleganta si puterea de a comunica un nou stil pentru barbatul puternic si decis GENTLEMEN`S CORNER a devenit din 2018 si partenerul diplomatic oficial in recunoastere a rolului instrumental in promovarea imaginii Romaniei.

Pantofii cunoscutei colectii Classic de la GENTLEMEN`S CORNER vor face bucuria posesorilor in 2018.

Pentru detalii si o intalnire cu specialistii fashionului in Romania GENTLEMEN`S CORNER va sta la dispozitie aici:

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF PERFUME THIS VALENTINE WITH REGARD SCINTILLANT DE MILLE BEAUTÉS BY DALI HAUTE PARFUMERIE

1/7/2018

On Valentines`s day if you love you have to show it with a perfect perfume: Regard Scintillant de Mille Beautés by Dali Haute Parfumerie.

The brooch “The Eye of Time”, created in 1949 as a gift to Gala Dali is the source of inspiration for another jewel carved by the DALI HAUTE PARFUMERIE inspired team.

2018 has already come in our way and as the New Year parties and then Valentine`s Day will put as to the test and will make necessary the selection of the perfect perfume gift to live a long-standing and favorable impression.

In this regard the advice of the perfumes masters and specialists across the world is unique: as winter is settling and cold season is embracing our body needs a perfect balance of Mandarin to reconnect us with the summer and warm tones of sun, coupled with the scent of Turkish rose renowned for aroma and stamina offering optimism to the wearer.

A good perfume for the season must also include the power and surplus of energy offered by cedar and musk.

The only perfume encapsulating all this points is the famous Regard Scintillant de Mille Beautés created by Dali Haute Parfumerie.

This is offering a unique combination for winter days, perfectly balanced to give dynamism and energy to the body, to offer the promise of summer and strength of cedar all encompass is the savor of ambrette seeds known as “musk seeds” by royal perfumers in the 18th century, as their delicate scent also had a sensual and intimate dimension.

Reserved for rare fragrances, ambrette seeds are crushed and distilled to obtain ambrette butter, a waxy solid that is then washed to yield an absolute with a floral, fruity and musky smell.

As DALI HAUTE PARFUMERIE has accustomed us the perfume bottle is also an art work, inspired by the brooch “The Eye of Time”, created in 1949 as a gift to Gala Dali.
The outer boundaries of the product are encrusted with diamonds, in the corner of the “eye” is a ruby cabochon cut, and in the middle is a Swiss clockwork.

Awe struck by the piercing strength of the Dalínian eye, Alberto Morillas decided to interpret it in this creation designed to tickle both the sight and spirit.“The eye of time” inspires this bottle with its scintillating gaze, dazzling with endless beauty.

We are underlining that in May 2017, Dali Haute Parfumerie was selected as the winner of 2017 World Favourite Perfume designation and recognized as the leader and trend setter in this field of promoting perfume as a part of the high-life.

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BREAKING NEWS: PHNOM PENH IS THE WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

12/18/2017

On December 9, 2017 in the presence of over 3,000 guests, diplomats, tourism and culture experts, members of the Parliamentary Assembly for the Sustainable Development Goals, members of the Royal Government of Cambodia and of the Royal Parliament of Cambodia and European Council on Tourism and Trade delegates and many others high level guests attended the official ceremony for World Capital of Culture and Tourism handover for Phnom Penh.

On the rostrum where in attendance personalities like: Prime Minister of government of Cambodia H.E. Academician Hun Sen, President of European Council on Tourism and Trade Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Prime Minister Mark Doda, etc.

In the pomp and ceremony of the event the Director of The European Tourism Academy, Academician Dr. Mircea Constantinescu outlined the reasons and the arguments for the inscription of Phnom Penh as one of the world landmark cities.

The World Capital of Culture and Tourism status for Phnom Penh will bring the inscription of the city as a cultural and patrimony hub of global significance and will also entice the city role as a part of the Agenda For Humanity UN program and as a center for the implementation of sustainable development goals in the country and in the region.

President Dr. Anton Caragea lauded the Kingdom of Cambodia role in global fostering of tourism development, growth and economic development and in becoming a world model of SDG implementation.

Phnom Penh is practically littered with religious monuments, with incredible cultural artifacts with a beaming historical patrimony spanning for over 600 years and encompassing from Angkor type architectures and temples to colonial typical quarters all enveloped in a recent magnificent development.

After the December 9, 2017 Official Ceremony to mark the registration of Phnom Penh as the World Capital of Culture and Tourism, the capital city of Cambodia has become member of a selected and coveted club comprising the most significant cities and regions of the world in terms of cultural heritage and tourism attraction.

ECTT PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION TOURS CAMBODIA - THE KINGDOM OF WONDER

12/18/2017

European Council on Tourism and Trade President, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea congratulates the author of Cambodia`s economic miracle: H.E. Prime Minister Academician HUN SEN.

On December 9, 2017, on the scene of 2017 WORLD TOURISM AWARDS, H.E. President Dr. Anton Caragea hailed Cambodia example as a beacon in a world in need of a model and appointed H.E. Prime Minister Academician HUN SEN as the world`s GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

WORLD TOURISM AWARDS ceremonies included and the proclamation of Phnom Penh as the WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM, the supreme tourism recognition for cities and regions encompassing exceptional heritage.

2017 has marked a new height in the relations between Europe and Kingdom of Cambodia in the fields of cultural, development and tourism cooperation with the climax being the visit of European Council on Tourism and Trade Presidential delegation (ECTT) in Cambodia between 1 to 11 December 2017.

The visit of the European presidential delegation headed by ECTT President, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea has come in recognition of the incredible strides obtained by Cambodia in the field of tourism in 2016 and 2017 as WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION.

The Kingdom of Cambodia has become the leading country in tourism development with more than 1,6 million tourists growth in only a year from 3,5 million tourists in 2015 to over 5 million tourists in 2016.

With a 40% year to year increase in incoming number of tourists Cambodia leads in world tourism development.

Phnom Penh hosted the President Anton Caragea delegates and was crowned as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

Academician HUN SEN is proclaimed to the world as the GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Sihanoukville: the world`s most cleanest beaches!

The visit of world tourism institution of European Council on Tourism and Trade was also in recognition of Phnom Penh as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM and in recognition of Prime Minister of Cambodia, Academician HUN SEN as the GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

The visit included a rich and diversified cultural program calculated to present to ECTT delegates the heritage, cultural and historical treasures of the Kingdom.

The high-level delegation toured the coastal region of Cambodia including the province of Kampong Som, Sihanoukville and the islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sonleom.

The Cambodian Riviera is an incredible destination uniting history with splendid beaches with lush forest and balmy climate all year round creating an attraction pole for tourists appreciated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea ECTT President.

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♦ THE GUIDE AROUND PHNOM PENH

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Cambodia must emphasize the incredible potential of water, sun and relaxation offered by the islands area and this will be the home of more than 1 million tourists and the base for another growth in the Cambodian tourism industry.

The Cambodian coast line: the new address of paradise!

Koh Ker as a 7th world wonder ! Mark Doda, Chairman of Balkan Tourism Organization

Preah Vihear: the larges and most impressive temple of Indochina.

The Presidential delegation headed to the north to the culturally rich and historical charged space of Siem Reap and Preah Vihear.

Visits to the incredible pyramid temples of Koh Ker, witnessing King Jayavarman IV incredible prowess and unstinted desire to build one of the world miracles in the jungles of Cambodia was an emotional experience.

Mark Doda, Chairman of Balkan Tourism Organization declared Koh Ker as a 7thworld wonder, a place of absolute awe and incredible spiritual dimension, a magnet for tourists worldwide.

You cannot see Koh Ker and not want to come to Cambodia one more time and one more time.

Koh Ker is a love story carved in stone and a perfect witness of the grandeur of Khmer people appreciated Chairman Mark Doda.

More about Global Ambassadors of Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals can be accessed here:

♦ THE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY FOR SDG
♦ EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY
♦ EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE AND SDG
♦ TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
♦ CAMBODIA-WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION
♦ GLOBAL AMBASSADORS FOR TOURISM AND SDG

The visit encompass a stopover at the Preah Vihear, the greatest temple of Indochina, an architectural wonder and restored to the Kingdom of Cambodia after a long and complicated judicial battle in the court of Hague who decided unequivocally that the Kingdom of Cambodia is the owner of this sacred jewel in terms of international law, treaties, history and legacy.

Preah Vihear is the living testament of the Khmer people ingenuity, determination and love for beauty and glory appreciated President Dr. Anton Caragea.

Other visits had taken place at Beng Melea temple and a special visit on Tonle Sap the inner sea of Cambodia and a boat trip on one of the world largest freshwater lakes and the breadbasket of Cambodia.

Delegates toured the lake and the water-based villages and have a layover at Kampong Pluk Community and Prek Toal community-based tourism.

Tonle Sap the inner sea of Cambodia!

Sambor Prai Kuk is the mythical capital of the fabulous Kingdom of Chenla

Sambor Prei Kuk-UNESCO Heritage Status from 2017 (the third in Cambodia after Angkor Temples and Preah Vihear Temples).

Tourism has become a part and parcel of the livelihood of these regions and a breadwinner for families, registered Trade Chairman Mihai Prundianu.

I encourage world tourist to come to Cambodia, to visit rural and distant communities, to buy artisanal products and to support community-based tourism as a way to foster a better life and also to enjoy a positive experience and a traditional way of life.

The center of the visit was the incredible discovery of the touristic and cultural riches of Kompong Thom province culminated with a tour to the Sambor Prei Kuk Temples registered as UNESCO heritage sites in 2017.Sambor Prai Kuk is the mythical capital of the fabulous Kingdom of Chenla (Zenla in Chinese chronicles) and is completely in tune with the ancient descriptions as the most beautiful city in the world.

A host of incredible rich decorated temples, magnificent towers of worship and powerful gods spring out of the jungle in a dance of stone and brick that is not only a precursor to the marvels of Angkor but a marvel in his one right.

No man cannot say is cultured and visited the world if it not has stopped at Sambor Prei Kuk, this is where the world architecture and the greatest dreams of Angkor where first-born, the temples of Sambor Prei Kuk are the testaments of a rich and powerful civilization that united Gods and people for the first time in Indochina history, stated the significance of the monuments Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

The delegates toured Phnom Penh and have a chance to discuss future investment projects in the capital with the Governor of Phnom Penh Mr. Khoung Sreng.

ECTT Director Pavel Avramoiu established a program for hotel building and investment in the capital and Cambodia Riviera area.

♦ WHAT IS A WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM?
♦ WHY IS CAMBODIA WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION?

The coastal region of Cambodia with incredible clean waters, white sandy beaches and large golf facilities will become a magnet for investors in tourism worldwide appreciated Mr. Pavel Avramoiu.

H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea – European Council on Tourism and Trade President receives the silver platter of Phnom Penh from H.E. Minister of Tourism Dr. Thong Khon.

H.E. President Dr. Anton Caragea hailed Cambodia example as a beacon in a world in need of a model and appointed H.E. Prime Minister Academician HUN SEN as the world`s GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

European Council on Tourism and Trade delegates held meeting with Ministers of Land Management and Development, Environment and have a long exchange of views with the Minister of tourism H.E. Thong Khon in a friendly and amicable atmosphere discussing new cooperation projects.

On December 9, 2017, on the scene of 2017 WORLD TOURISM AWARDS, H.E. President Dr. Anton Caragea hailed Cambodia example as a beacon in a world in need of a model and appointed H.E. Prime Minister Academician HUN SEN as the world`s GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Academician Mircea Constantinescu, European Tourism Academy Director had also made public the inscription of Phnom Penh, Cambodia`s capital as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM, the world most prestigious designation for cities and regions of world significance and value.

H.E. Prime Minister Academician HUN SEN receives PHNOM PENH registration act for WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM status.

Minister of Tourism of Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. THONG KHON received the official congratulations from Prime Minister HUN SEN for his achievements in obtaining WORLD`S BEST TOURIST DESTINATION status for Kingdom of Cambodia.

WORLD TOURISM AWARDS 2017 marked the transformation of Cambodia in a world model of tourism and development and the country with the most rapid tourism growth in the world in 2016/2017.

The visit of European Council on Tourism and Trade representatives offered a new global standing for Cambodia on world tourism stage and proclaiming Phnom Penh as the WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM will be another tourism booster for the nation as 2016 World`s Best Tourist Destination Award succeeded in bringing a plus of 1,5 million tourist and 2 billion dollars to Cambodia`s economy.

THE NEW WORLD AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IS THE CAMBODIAN PRIME MINISTER HUN SEN

12/2/2017

H.E. Academician HUN SEN, Prime Minister of Kingdom of Cambodia is the new GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

European Council on Tourism and Trade, European Tourism Academy and The Parliamentary Assembly for Sustainable Development Goals appointed H.E. Academician HUN SEN, Prime Minister of Kingdom of Cambodia as GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS in recognition of a life time effort promoting sustainable development, inclusive and supportive tourism and in order to harness his abilities and knowledge for the benefit of world-wide growth, employment, and development agenda 2030 of the United Nations.

The announcement was made by the Executive President of Parliamentary Assembly for the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals -SDG, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea on 27 November 2017 while the official handover of the Letter of the designation will take place on December 9, 2017 in Phnom Penh on the fringes of 2017 WORLD TOURISM AWARDS.

You can find out more about these topics here:

♦ THE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY FOR SDG
♦ EUROPEAN TOURISM ACADEMY ♦ EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON TOURISM AND TRADE AND SDG
♦ TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
♦ CAMBODIA-WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION
♦ GLOBAL AMBASSADORS FOR TOURISM AND SDG

The LETTER OF DESIGNATION reads in part:

The aim of human society is the common welfare and in 2015 the United nations acted on this sacred principle and enacted the SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS as a way further to achieve this human desiderate.
The SDGs represent a commitment taken by all nations to work together to end poverty, achieve shared prosperity, build peace and secure a life of dignity and a healthy planet for present and future generations.

It is not by chance that we met in Phnom Penh, recently sacred as World Capital of Culture and Tourism to find in Academician HUN SEN the world newest global ambassador and the voice supporting world-wide peace and development and fostering tourism (Professor Dr. Anton Caragea)

Tourism is in the world of today a linchpin in achieving and enhancing world development, creating much-needed employment and opportunities for growth and social inclusion and creating much-needed economic resources to be used to protect and promote the cultural heritage.

Tourism in the world of today is the new form of diplomacy, bringing people, nations, creeds and religions together, in order to foster mutual respect and tolerance.

Today sustainable and responsible tourism is providing sustainable infrastructure, business opportunities, jobs and income and most important the opportunities for a dignified and useful life.

In order to bring together for the benefit of mankind and humanity the transformative powers of tourism, culture and sustainable development goals we have created a unique tool to influence positive change, to foster development and to carve out a better future for humanity: The Global Ambassadors for Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals.

The Global Ambassadors for Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals will build on their world level statesmanship, prowess and leadership in order to ensure the promotion of tourism and SDGs as part of a development, culture and peace driven global agenda.

In light of this generous and world-wide encompassing mission, We would like to congratulate Your Excellency for accepting the great honor and the immense responsibility to act as a world leader and Global Ambassador for Tourism and Sustainable Development Goals.

Opening the World Economic Forum: a moment on which Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN is acclaimed as a LEADER IN WORLD DEVELOPMENT.

World examples in development and prosperity: Kingdom of Cambodia and People`s Republic of China.

EL CONSEJO EUROPEO DE TURISMO Y COMERCIO A NOMINADO EL PRIMER MINISTRO DE CAMBOYA COMO EMBAJADOR MUNDIAL DE TURISMO

12/2/2017

LA ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DE CULTURA Y TURISMO (CETC)- CONSEJO EUROPEO DE TURISMO Y COMERCIO HA NOMBRADO AL PRIMER MINISTRO DE CAMBOYA, HUN SEN, EMBAJADOR MUNDIAL DE TURISMO Y OBJECTIVOS DE DESARROLLO DURABLE COMO CONSECUENCIA DE LAS INICIATIVAS DESARROLLADAS EN MATERIA DE TURISMO SOSTENIBLE Y EL POSICIONAMIENTO E IMPULSO INTERNACIONAL DEL PAÍS EN ESTE CAMPO.

Consejo Europeo de Turismo y Comercio, Academia Europea de Turismo y Asamblea Parlamentaria para los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible a nombrados El Académico HUN SEN, primer ministro del Reino de Camboya como EMBAJADOR GLOBAL PARA OBJETIVOS DE TURISMO Y DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE en reconocimiento a un esfuerzo de por vida para promover el desarrollo sostenible, el turismo inclusivo y de apoyo y para aprovechar sus habilidades y conocimientos para el beneficio de todo el mundo agenda de crecimiento, empleo y desarrollo 2030 de las Naciones Unidas.

El anuncio fue hecho por el Presidente Ejecutivo de la Asamblea Parlamentaria para la Implementación de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible -SDG, Profesor Dr. Anton Caragea en 27 de noviembre de 2017, mientras que la entrega oficial de la Carta de la designación tendrá lugar el 9 de diciembre de 2017 en Phnom Penh al margen de los PREMIOS DE TURISMO MUNDIAL 2017.

La LETRA DE DESIGNACIÓN dice en parte:

El objetivo de la sociedad humana es el bienestar común y, en 2015, las Naciones Unidas actuaron sobre este principio sagrado y promulgaron los OBJETIVOS DE DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE como una forma de lograr este objetivo humano.

Los ODS representan un compromiso asumido por todas las naciones para trabajar juntos para terminar con la pobreza, lograr la prosperidad compartida, construir la paz y asegurar una vida digna y un planeta saludable para las generaciones presentes y futuras.

LA CAPITALE MONDIALE DE LA CULTURE ET DU TOURISME — UN PROGRAMME MONDIAL DE SUCCES

12/2/2017

Le Programme de LA CAPITALE MONDIALE DE LA CULTURE ET DU TOURISME et la creation de CONSEIL EUROPEEN DU TOURISME ET COMMERCE (CETC) pour le patrimoine mondial et le tourisme durable et représente une nouvelle approche fondée sur le dialogue et la coopération des parties prenantes où la planification pour le tourisme et la gestion du patrimoine est intégrée au niveau de la destination, les biens naturels et culturels sont valorisés et protégés, et un tourisme approprié est développé.

Mission de LA CAPITALE MONDIALE DE LA CULTURE ET DU TOURISME

Faciliter la gestion et le développement d’un tourisme durable sur les sites des biens du patrimoine mondial en sensibilisant davantage toutes les parties prenantes, en renforçant leurs capacités et en favorisant leur participation afin de protéger ces biens et leur valeur universelle exceptionnelle.

L` Objectif de LA CAPITALE MONDIALE DE LA CULTURE ET DU TOURISME

Un objectif clé du Programme du CONSEIL EUROPEEN DU TOURISME ET COMMERCE (CETC) est de renforcer un environnement favorable à travers la promotion de politiques et cadres soutenant le tourisme durable en tant qu’instrument important de la gestion du patrimoine culturel et naturel. Le développement de stratégies à travers une large mobilisation des parties prenantes pour la planification, le développement et la gestion du tourisme durable selon une approche de destination et qui vise à renforcer les communautés locales est au centre de l’approche de CETC.

La liste de vérification pour le tourisme durable -LA CAPITALE MONDIALE DE LA CULTURE ET DU TOURISME sur les sites du patrimoine mondial est développée dans le cadre du projet « LA CAPITALE MONDIALE DE LA CULTURE ET DU TOURISME du Patrimoine mondial et tourisme durable », et porte sur des questions d’organisation et de gestion, de suivi, de communautés locales, environnementales et de gestion des visiteurs.

WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM IS RECOGNIZED AS A PART OF UN AGENDA FOR HUMANITY

11/21/2017

THE AGENDA FOR HUMANITY is a United Nations tailored program that sets out five major areas for action and change.

World Capital of Culture and Tourism has become a program of United Nations AGENDA FOR HUMANITY recognized for his capacity to foster development, growth, opportunities, youth employment, women`s empowerment and offering abridge toward dialogue and goodwill among peoples, nations and cultures.

Antonio Guterres United Nations Secretary-General noted that "We must engage our collective strengths and mobilize new partnerships to prevent and end conflicts, reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and address the root causes of fragility... It is critical that we maintain this momentum to advance the Agenda for Humanity and deliver better results for people in the coming years," he said.

European Council on Tourism and Trade decided to inscribe WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM as the perfect instrument for Agenda for Humanity and in building up dialogue and development, in fostering people to people exchange and use tourism and tourism investment as tools to achieve sustainable development goals for each nation of the world while keeping at the fore the values of cultural heritage and historical patrimony protection.

"I welcome the contribution that the five core responsibilities of the Agenda for Humanity make to help achieve this vision and I am gratified to see the progress that is being made by so many stakeholders to take forward the commitments," the United Nations Secretary-General said.

THE AGENDA FOR HUMANITY is a United Nations tailored program that sets out five major areas for action and change, the 5 Core Responsibilities, that are needed to address and reduce humanitarian need, risk and vulnerability, and 24 key transformations that will help achieve them.

WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM is the program of European Council on Tourism and Trade carved out to support tourism development, cultural protection, economic inclusive and sustainable development and sustainable development goals implementation.

WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM on Agenda for Humanity can be accessed here:

FASHION 2017 INTERNATIONAL QUALITY AWARD WINNER: THE GENTLEMEN`S CORNER

11/19/2017

European Council on Tourism and Trade continues his mission to promote, protect and develop the European luxury and style industry as an intricate part of his agenda to promote the European continent as the point of reference in high class and world leisure and luxury market.

European legacy is incorporating fashion and luxury as a result of a long centuries-old tradition and we have to support European creators and fashion promoters at the center of world attention.

To this aim in mind, the European Council on Tourism and Trade President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea carved out the INTERNATIONAL QUALITY Fashion Award as an annual celebration of fashion excellence, recognizing the exceptional individuals and brands that have made remarkable contributions to the global industry.

Venezuela`s Ambassador H.E. Victor R. Carazo, D.R. of Congo Information Minister, Mr. Sorin Preda- GENTLEMEN`S CORNER Director, European Council on Tourism and Trade President H.E. Professor Dr. ANTON CARAGEA, European Council on Tourism and Trade Director Mr. Pavel Avramoiu and Mr. Mihai Prundianu- President of Europe-Japonia Business Council and Europe-Laos Business Council (from left to right).

Academician Mircea Constantinescu accompaniyeng ECTT Chairman Mihai Prundianu and Sorin Preda, manager of GENTLEMEN`s CORNER and Minister of Information of Democratic Republic of Congo (R-L).

Each year the European producers crowned with the INTERNATIONAL QUALITY AWARD will be promoted and placed in the limelight by European diplomatic and commercial missions across the world and portrayed as the fashion representatives of Europe.

European Council on Tourism and Trade Chairman Mr. Mihai Prundianu is responsible yearly for the implementation of the European and worldwide programme supporting the economic empowerment and offering accolades to the top-notch European fashion creators.

In 2017 the European Council on Tourism and Trade decision was to bestow the INTERNATIONAL QUALITY AWARD for Gentlemen`s Corner, the no.1 creator of fashion and elegance in Europe.

The Council decision to entrust the 2017 INTERNATIONAL QUALITY AWARD for GENTLEMEN`S CORNER outlines that their fashion creations are succeeding blending, in a perfect manner, the best European textiles and fabrics.

European Academy Director Professor Mircea Constantinescu scrutinise GENTLEMEN`S CORNER in the company of Mr. Sorin Preda, manager (up) and Venezuela`s Ambassador H.E. Victor Carazo (down).

These are coming from household names like: Vitale Barberis Canonico and Lanificio Cerruti for suits, Cotonificio Albini Italy and Tessitura Monti Italy for shirts, Como silk for ties and Toscana leather for leather products all coupled with famous vicuna wool from Peru and doubled by the craftsmanship of GENTLEMEN`S CORNER fashion creators.

Following this international recognition GENTLEMEN`S CORNER establishes himself as the unique European company added to a selective list of luxury products representative for European quality and tradition encompassing the most cherished perfumes created by Salvador Dali – DALI HAUTE PARFUMERIE, French champagne or famous Armagnac and from today the elegant and trendy fashion carved by GENTLEMEN`S CORNER creators.

From the start Mr. Sorin Preda, GENTLEMEN`S CORNER manager envisioned as his primary target: to recreate the unique charm of the classic fashion on the market and to provoke with new and daring collections and to build a team of elegance and fashion advisers in order to imbued the fashion with the latest tendencies in men`s fashion while keeping to the letter the tailoring golden rules.

Recently GENTLEMEN`S CORNER has taken the limelight with the presentation on the market with the stain resistant shirts, tailored from a special treated cotton, respecting all the European norms and in the meantime a special cotton, extra fine that is allowing the body to breath and enjoying in the same time special characteristics like remarkable stain and perspiration resistance.

The ceremony for 2017 INTERNATIONAL QUALITY AWARD offered to the tailors of elegance and charm from GENTLEMEN`S CORNER has taken place in the presence of the diplomatic corps accredited to European Council on Tourism and Trade and was graced with the presence of ECTT President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, European Academy Director Professor Mircea Constantinescu and other high ranking European officials.

With this ceremony, the international fashion community honors the best and brightest in fashion and style under and honors companies and individuals in the world fashion industry that made a positive impact on world communities and has improved the welfare of others.

For supplementary details, orders or an appointment with experts and tailors from GENTLEMEN`S CORNER, it is all just a click away:

SORIN PREDA RECOMPENSAT CU PREMIUL INTERNATIONAL PENTRU CALITATE IN MODA

11/11/2017

Romania si produsele ei se afirma tot mai rapid pe piata europeana si internationala, cel mai recent exemplu in aceasta directie fiind decizia Consiliului European pentru Turism si Comert de a acorda PREMIUL INTERNATIONAL PENTRU CALITATE pentru Gentlemen`s Corner, creatorul de moda si eleganta din Romania.

In decizia Consiliului de a incredinta PREMIUL INTERNATIONAL PENTRU CALITATE-INTERNATIONAL QUALITY AWARD pentru 2017 pentru GENTLEMEN`S CORNER se precizeaza ca produsele acestora reusesc sa impleteasca in mod admirabil cele mai bune tesaturi si materiale ale Europei (de la case de renume precum Vitale Barberis Canonico si Lanificio Cerruti pentru costume, Cotonificio Albini Italia si Tessitura Monti Italia pentru camasi, matase de Como pentru cravate, piele de Toscana pentru marochinarie) cu produse din afara Europei, precum magica lana vicuna din Peru, totul impletit cu maiestria mesterilor si creatorilor de moda de la GENTLEMEN`S CORNER.

Astfel GENTLEMEN`S CORNER devine unica companie din Romania care se alatura unei liste de produse de lux considerate reprezentative pentru traditia si calitatea europeana precum: cele mai scumpe parfumuri create de casa SALVADOR DALI-Dali Haute Parfumerie sau sampania din Franta si celebrul armagnac si acum hainele elegante si fascinante de la GENTLEMEN`S CORNER.

De la bun inceput Dl. Sorin Preda, Administratorul Gentlemen’s Corner si-a stabilit ca tinta: sa readuca farmecul inegalabil al tinutelor clasice pe piata romaneasca de profil, sa provoace prin noile colectii si sa realizeze o echipa de consilieri vestimentari ce au reusit sa introduca noile tendinte moderne din moda masculina, pastrand totodata regulile de aur ale croitoriei.

Echipa GENTLEMEN`S CORNER condusa de dl. Sorin Preda pozeaza cu mandrie cu PREMIUL INTERNATIONAL PENTRU CALITATE, marturie a unui efort incununat de succes.

Ambasadorul Venezuelei Victor R. Carazo, reprezentantul Ministerului Informatiilor din R.D. , dl. Sorin Preda-director GENTLEMEN`S CORNER, Presedintele Consiliului European pentru Turism si Comert, Director in Consiliul European pentru Turism si Comert dl. Pavel Avramoiu si Dl. Mihai Prundianu-Presedintele Consiliului de Afaceri Romania-Japonia si Romania-Laos (din stanga in dreapta).

De curand GENTLEMEN`S CORNER s-a impus inca odata pe piata din Romania odata cu aducerea in prim planul atentiei a camasilor care nu se pateaza, realizate dintr-un bumbac deosebit, tratat, patentat ca idee, care respecta toate normele europene, un bumbac foarte fin, care respira si care are proprietati extraordinare, precum rezistenta la pete si la transpiratie.

Odata cu primirea PREMIULUI INTERNATIONAL PENTRU CALITATE, creatorii de eleganta si farmec de la GENTLEMEN`S CORNER au demonstrat ca produsele Romaniei pot intra pe lista celor mai dorite produse de lux si reprezentare ale Europei si pot incepe cu incredere calatoria de impunere a unui brand romanesc in prim planul industriei modei din Europa.

Pentru detalii, comenzi sau o intalnire cu stilistii si expertii de la GENTLEMEN`S CORNER, totul este la un click distanta:

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President of The Republic of Djibouti: Academician ISMAIL OMAR GUELLEH in the center of global tourism institutions delegates presenting DJIBOUTI as WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

Hand in hand for African tourism future: President of Djibouti-Academician Ismail Omar Guelleh and President of European Council on Tourism and Trade – Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

President Dr. Anton Caragea and President Academician Ismail Omar Guelleh announcing to the world: DJIBOUTI IS WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

President Dr. Anton Caragea and President Academician Ismail Omar Guelleh announcing to the world: DJIBOUTI IS WORLD CAPITAL OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.

ON SAINTS MARTYRS EPICTETUS AND ASTION.

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS. Saints Epictetus and Astion from Halmyris.

European Council On Tourism and Trade President, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea presents the activities of the new academician: H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti. President of Romania (1996-2000) Academician Emil Constantinescu attends the ceremony (photo left).

World Bank has placed Djibouti on no.5 on world level on the rate of economic growth.

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On Valentines`s day if you love you have to show it with a perfect perfume: Regard Scintillant de Mille Beautés by Dali Haute Parfumerie.

Academician HUN SEN is proclaimed to the world as the GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Koh Ker as a 7th world wonder ! Mark Doda, Chairman of Balkan Tourism Organization

Sambor Prai Kuk is the mythical capital of the fabulous Kingdom of Chenla

World examples in development and prosperity: Kingdom of Cambodia and People`s Republic of China.

​European Academy Director Professor Mircea Constantinescu scrutinise GENTLEMEN`S CORNER in the company of Mr. Sorin Preda, manager (up) and Venezuela`s Ambassador H.E. Victor Carazo (down).

For supplementary details, orders or an appointment with experts and tailors from GENTLEMEN`S CORNER, it is all just a click away: ​

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Saints Epictetus and Astion from Halmyris.

European Academy Director Professor Mircea Constantinescu scrutinise GENTLEMEN`S CORNER in the company of Mr. Sorin Preda, manager (up) and Venezuela`s Ambassador H.E. Victor Carazo (down).

For supplementary details, orders or an appointment with experts and tailors from GENTLEMEN`S CORNER, it is all just a click away:

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