I am writing an article for Suite 101.com on overcoming the trauma of the Indian Ocean tsunami. The World Tourism Organization is providing a good example of integrity and leadership from within the tourism indistry.
The World Tourism Organisation is holding an emergency session of its
executive council in Phuket on January 31-February 1.
The WTO said they decided on Phuket to demonstrate the solidarity and support of the entire international tourism community to the affected countries.
The WTO said that the impact of the tsunami could turn into a double disaster if misconception about the impact of the tsunami caused tourists to avoid countries in the region and that it is important to understand that the
affected areas represent only limited parts of the coastal areas of the
involved countries. The vast majority of tourist destinations remain
totally untouched and are fully operational, including Bangkok,
Chiangmai, Goa, and Bali.
The affected countries need tourism now, more than ever.
From:
The Daily ARTA, Jaanuary 7, 2005
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