agm 2007 of the tour operators’ initiative for sustainable tourism development (toi)

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AGM 2007 of the

Tour Operators’ Initiative for Sustainable Tourism

Development (TOI)

Madrid, 31 October 2007


Provisional Agenda

1. Adoption of the Agenda2. Outcome of meetings in New York with strategic

partners3. Activity 2007 & Action Plan for the future4. Financial Statement5. Election of the Board6. Implementation of the Code of Conduct 7. Presentation of Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd8. News from TUI Travel PLC9. TOI / WWF Partnership Agreement10. Presentation of the Climate Ticket as CO2

Compensation11. Presentation of the new web-site12. Upcoming Events, Projects and Activities13. Other Matters


Tour Operators’ Initiative (TOI)

"We are committed to developing, operating and marketing tourism in

a sustainable manner; that is, all forms of tourism which make a

positive contribution to the natural and cultural environment, which generate benefits for the host

communities, and which do not put at risk the future livelihood of local

people" (Article 1.3 of the (Article 1.3 of the Statement of Commitment)Statement of Commitment)


VisionVision More VisibilityMore Visibility

Work in DestinationsWork in Destinations

Strengthened International Support and Strengthened International Support and Recognition Recognition


More Visibility

Communication & Marketing Strategy

- New web-site- Quarterly Newsletter- Annual Activity Report- TOI “Side pilot project” candidature for the

annual DRV environmental award - Active participation in activities/projects/events- Active networking


Work in Destinations

- Implementation of the Cooperation Agreement with WWF

- Follow-up on the Side pilot project - Potential cooperation with Rainforest Alliance- Extension of the cooperation with the United

Nations- Provide consultancies upon request to facilitate

the implementation of sustainable tourism in destinations not necessarily TOI projects


International Support and Recognition

1 October 2007: TOI applies to become UNWTO Affiliate Member

17-18 October 2007: Board members meet with strategic partners in New York (USTOA; UNICEF; UN Global Compact; Programme Coordination, Major Groups and Partnerships Branch and Small Island Developing States Unit - Division for Sustainable Development; UN Fund for International Partnerships)


– USTOA - Presentation of the TOI to USTOA members (beginning of 2008)

– UNICEF - Evaluation of UNICEF projects in 5-6 countries to identify possible areas of cooperation. Information on the TOI was sent to the UNICEF office in Geneva (in contact with the National Committees)

– UN Global Compact - Possible areas of cooperation: Human Rights Initiative; Policy Dialogue; GC Tourism Alliance

– Programme Coordination, Major Groups and Partnerships Branch (Division for SD) - Participation in Partnerships Fair; show case on the CSD web-site; tourism included in the Thematic Cluster 2012-2013

– Small Island Developing States Unit (Division for SD) - Participation in a Conference on Climate Change, proposed by the Japanese private sector

– UNFIP - Support to set up international partnerships (biodiversity conservation and supply chain management) and possible engagement in strategic planning and policy dialogue


Tour Operators’ Initiative (TOI) Secretariatc/o World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Capitán Haya 4228020 Madrid - SpainTel (34) 91 567 81 00Tel (34) 91 567 82 47Fax (34) 91 571 37 33

[email protected]://www.toinitiative.org

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agm 2007 of the tour operators’ initiative for sustainable tourism development (toi)

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