Mike
Franklin
The final lap on the 2005 Jesters ‘Care for Kids’
Charity Drive did not disappoint as it had all the ingredients and
meticulous planning that would ensure a memorable night for all, and what
a memorable Jesters Pub Night it turned out to be.
The fun had begun prior to the Saturday 17
th
September Pub Night as John Kennedy had laid down a 30,000 baht ‘Care
for Kids’ challenge to Graham Macdonald to spend the evening in Diane
Connelly’s pink ‘Tooth Fairy’ frock, complete with wand and tiara.
Graham, the JCD Corporate sponsorship honcho and someone never slow to
spot a good fund raising opportunity, accepted the challenge. But then
nothing is ever simple, as Jimmy Howard set up a counter bid for Graham not
to play pink fairy on the night.
Graham
in ‘Pink' for a cool121,000 baht! Our Director of Corporate sponsorship
never turns a fund raising opportunity down. Well done Mr. Macdonald.
Things, as they usually do, escalated somewhat and the
bid level rose to 100,000 baht, so the race was on to see if it was
‘frock on’, or ‘frock off’. On Pub Night a 7.30 pm deadline was
set, and the cool winning sum of 121,000 baht was raised in favor of
‘frock on’, so Graham quietly went off to change. A great start to the
serious business of the nights’ fund raising activities.
Meanwhile, the spacious car park at Jameson’s had
started to fill, people were arriving in numbers and there was a buzz of
anticipation in the pub. We knew then, it was ‘game on’ for the night.
Nothing was left to chance in planning the program for
the evening, as renowned Radio DJs, Paul Jackson &Andy Francis from
Bangkok were on hand with Paul’s high-tech disco road show and
Jameson’s was all set for the 2005 Jesters Pub Night.
Wall
to wall in Jameson’s with smiling generous people buying Grand Raffle
tickets, enjoying Paul Jackson’s DJ Road Show, Eddie Henheffer’s
auction ‘cabaret’ and winding down the 2005 Jesters ‘Care for
Kids’ Charity Drive.
7.30 pm became even more significant when Erik Sorenson
and Robert Johansson arrived at the entrance to Jameson’s to complete
their amazing 412 km two day round trip sponsored cycle ride to
Chanthaburi. Obviously tired, they were warmly greeted with admiration for
completing yet another marathon cycle ride to raise around 200,000 baht
for the Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Charity Drive. Virginia Sorenson was
there with a congratulatory banner for them both, quickly followed by two
well-deserved cool pints and a hearty Jameson’s meal.
What a start to the Pub Night, and what a warm-up to
the Grand Raffle and Auction, the main events of the evening.
There were valuable trivia spot prizes (sponsored by
Bussarin & Batik shop, the Grapevine, Jesters and others) to be won
throughout, while the serious business of selling Grand raffle tickets got
under way. Jesters Muffy and Scar led the sales drive with an impressive
390,000 baht, being raised from ticket sales both before, and on the
night. Muffy, ace lucky ticket seller, ran his own incentive within the
Grand Raffle by drawing bottles of wine for anyone who bought tickets from
him – nice one Muffy!
SOLD,
for 894,000 baht . When Canadian Eddie, auctioneer extraordinaire,
forecast 650,000 he just smiled. Now we know why!
The Grand Raffle list had over 120 prizes to be won,
and the Auction offered around 40 items of sports memorabilia, artifacts
including an antique Chinese beer barrel donated by Kalae, and other
valuable pieces, not least the beautiful range of Rosewood furniture and
Tata Young’s red concert dress, signed photo & teddy bear.
Co-coordinating all this frantic activity were the four
lady honorary Jester Committee members – Diane Connelly (Pub Night
coordination & spot prizes), Helle Rantzen (Grand raffle organizer) -
Karyn Walker (auction lots), Linden Phanpho (cashier for successful bids),
Jester Wild Bill counting the notes and Pistol Pete enthusiastically
displaying the items. A lot of much appreciated hard work from them on the
Pub Night, and at the Children’s fair six days previous.
Eddie Henheffer, our professional Canadian auctioneer,
volunteered his services for the fourth pub night in succession and worked
tirelessly to sell off the long list of lots on offer. I asked him how
much he thought he could raise (it was 551,000 baht in 2004), and, having
assessed the list and potential of the items, he suggested maybe 650,000
baht and just smiled. By the close of the auction we knew why – a
staggering 894,000 Baht was why!
‘A
Pub Night Chatathon with Mike. Coming soon, with all the excitement of the
Jesters Pub Night on PMTV.
A last minute item from generous Mike Axford topped the
memorabilia bill. Andrew Flintoff’s signed cover of the September 4th
Sunday Times featuring his outstanding performance with bat and ball in
the England vs. Australia Test series – a major factor in England
regaining the Ashes.
Jonny Wilkinson’s signed Rugby World Cup photo, a
legendary Pele football shirt, two Carabao guitars signed by the band, and
Bob van Mol’s Diamond earrings were just a few of the other valuable
items on offer. Bids for the framed signed Michael Schumacher photo
reached a staggering 150,000 baht and Arnold Palmer’s book & photo a
further 85,000 baht. Some of the bidding was made even more exciting with
bidders on-line from Dubai, North Thailand and Bangkok, amongst others not
able to be present at Jameson’s.
Robert
and Erik do it again for the Jesters, Chathaburi and back? – 412 km no
problem for these fit charity-minded guys.
The range of auction lots on offer proved difficult to
display, particularly the large items of Rosewood furniture so Tony
Malhotra and the Pattaya Mail on TV (PMTV ) crew set up a
closed circuit TV system to show the items in close-up on several of the
many TV monitors that Jameson’s has well positioned around the pub. That
also enabled live coverage of the evenings’ proceedings and a first
screening of the PMTV two part feature film shot at the Jesters
Children’s Fair.
The many prizes in the Grand Raffle, included six sets
of airline tickets, the top prize being 2 return tickets BA/Qantas Ret.
Bangkok – Sydney. Winning ticket numbers and names are displayed at
Jameson’s, and a list of all winners is published here in Pattaya Mail.
Prizes may be claimed through Khun Moo, Executive Secretary, in
Jameson’s office as well as unpaid auction items that can also be
settled with her.
Jameson’s was heaving, wall to wall with people and
generous support for the Grand raffle and Auction coming from all
directions. Manager Molly and the Jameson’s staff worked quickly and
cheerfully in the packed pub to ensure the efficient service normally
enjoyed at Jameson’s, under Landlord Kim’s ever-watchful eye from the
Nova table.
Lewis (Woody) Underwood, JCD Chairman, duly
acknowledged the support from everyone, and the teamwork by the Committee
to take ‘Care for Kids’ to its 8th
successful conclusion.
Looking back, the 5.2 million baht raised by the 2004
Jesters Charity Drive was impressive enough, and with the cumulative
experience of previous years, the committee teamwork of the Jesters and
‘Honorary’ Jesters working together, the Charity Drive partners
(Baltex, Jameson’s, the Diana Group and Pattaya Mail through Tony
Malhotra), the sponsorship by Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Pledge
sponsors, Erik & Robert’s return cycle trip to Chanthaburi, and the
support from everyone who attended the Children’s fair and Pub Night,
the expectation for 2005 was naturally optimistic.
And justly so as, (subject to final confirmation), the
2005 Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Charity Drive has raised over 5.4 million
baht. That opens the door for even more help to be given to the current
beneficiaries, and new beneficiaries to be considered in the future.
Why? To do what the Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Charity Drive sets out
to do. Simply to ‘Care for Kids’ and give them a start in life. With
your continued help, the Jesters and their associates will do just that!
Jesters Care for Kids - Grand Raffle Winners 17 Sep.
’05
No. Prizes Ticket Winner
1 BA/Qantas - Sydney-BKK - return for 2 Collected Pierre F.
2 Travel Clinic - Hong Kong-BKK - return for 2 01483 Viking
Beac/038426425
3 Cathay Pacific - Hong Kong-BKK - return for 2 15876 P. McNeely
4 DTC Travel - Domestic air/hotel package for 2 10819 John Malone
5 SAS - Singapore-BKK - return for 1 (Business Class) 17904 017541191
6 “Judi Travel : 2 days, 1 night to River Kwai. 4 pax “ 10500
096880914
“with meals, accommodation, transport & tour guide”
7 Swiss Air - Singapore-BKK - return for 1 09535 Bakken/015201806
8 Royal Cliff Beach Hotel - 2 nights mini-suite (sea view) 09008 Johny
Live
9 “Logan’s Place - on Koh Chang - for 2 nights, 3 days” 08962
Scott McEeger/061120892
10 “Woodlands Hotel & Resort, Pattaya - 1 night “ 04901 M.
Clayton/33277
de-luxe room & buffet dinner for 2
11 Dusit Fitness Center - 3 month family membership 17749 Ian Edwards
12 Satellite radio 04710 Mojo
13 “The Diamond Shop voucher (15,000 baht)” 08082 “Simon, Pattaya
Mail”
14 “The Diamond Shop voucher (15,000 baht)” 09733 Nang/017574775
15 Mermaid’s Dive PADI - open water course (3 days) 08890 Sjeppenwolf
16 Mermaid’s Dive PADI - Jnr.open water course (3 days) 17283 Helen
B./092522401
17 “Thailand Open, Men’s Final, Grandstand 2 tickets” 03669 Mojo
18 Central Gems voucher (3000 baht) 11486 “Jimmy, Liverpool”
19 Bruno’s - voucher 08555 Virginia S./099820539
20 Misty’s - Keg of Tiger Beer 16189 Sinom/019827899
21 Harley Davidson Ltd edition: Collectible
22 1952 Ford Pickup (Jammer)
23 Jewelry box ( Pat Dickson) 13888 Stephens
24 Symphony Restaurant - meal voucher 02543 Sanoy/038306123
25 Symphony Restaurant - meal voucher 11482 Jari/019826853
26 Restaurant Casa Pascal Sunday Brunch - for two 00037 Ivar
27 Restaurant Casa Pascal Sunday Brunch - for two 04690 Mojo
28 Restaurant Casa Pascal - Gourmet set menu for two 10156
Somjai/095445414
29 Pat’s Pies - dinner voucher 00034 Dieppe
30 Pat’s Pies - dinner voucher 16846 Steve C
31 Yorkies - dinner voucher 01208 Malcolm Mann
32 Greg’s Kitchen - breakfast voucher 16704 David D./096998007
33 Sunset Cafe - breakfast voucher 10046 “Peter, Pattaya Mail”
34 Au Bon Coin - meal voucher 15186 Malcolm Forbes
35 Au Bon Coin - meal voucher 09040 018646259
36 Burmese antique (Deva) 08862 David N./047742528
37 Tropical Bert’s - meal voucher 08750 Neil
38 The Sportsman - voucher ( 2 meals & a carafe) 04594 Mojo
39 The Sportsman - voucher (4 meals & 2 carafes) 14327
Chris/070710734
40 Amari voucher 17714 Eoiwd/078342180
41 Amari voucher 01799 Peter Stonebridge
42 Ben’s Beauty Salon - voucher 16310 Peter Hansen
43 Estee Salon - Facial - voucher 05046 Steve/046596019
44 Estee Salon - Facial - voucher 05975 Mojo
45 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 11205
Chetta/030157649
46 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 00492 Mirel/332779
47 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 13972 Gary Rossow
48 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 00404 Lasse
49 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 05654 Mojo
50 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 17067 Douglas Millar
51 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 14356 York/018297169
52 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 11517 Kevin S
53 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 05972 Mojo
54 Mike’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar - voucher 13663 Jan
Stahlfors/038225070
55 Bob’s BBQ - meal voucher 08465 Brian Red
56 Bob’s BBQ - meal voucher 04805 Nok/019076742
57 Top Shop Tailor - voucher 17480 Schnit/070456102
58 Tequila Reef Cantina - voucher 14864 Harold Hogs Breath
59 Tequila Reef Cantina - voucher 13539 Dr. Doom
60 Tequila Reef Cantina - voucher 11862 Khkaminski
61 New Mode Tailors - bolt of cloth 17317 Susan Mills
62 Pattaya Mail or Pattaya Blatt for a year 03831 Sara Paladeau
63 Pattaya Mail or Pattaya Blatt for a year 1741? Steve C
64 Classic Tailor - voucher 16637 Scar
65 Classic Tailor - voucher 01312 Chris Oxley
66 Classic Tailor - voucher 05949 Mojo
67 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 09392 Blowfly
68 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 15374 Bruce Watson
69 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 08595 Patrick/016872410
70 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 04720 Mojo
71 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 09891 Staff Jameson
72 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 15928 Steve
73 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 09118 Eddie Law
74 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 05144 Kevin S
75 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 09035 018646259
76 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 09551 Rosco/092460725
77 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 15489 Oneill/047269274
78 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 05272 Tom/038223115
79 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 13318 Marilyn Tarter/016147380
80 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 08732 Neil
81 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 08758 Neil
82 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 16881 Steve C
83 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 00579 Sujitta/038734830
No. Prizes Ticket Winner
84 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 03734 Katee Paladeau
85 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana - voucher 03527 Karen Sengel
86 Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana voucher 09516 Wilawan/090975642
87 Aloha Diner and Bar - voucher 08620 Joost/017707283
88 Aloha Diner and Bar - voucher 13353 “Jools, BKK/022526413”
89 Aloha Diner and Bar - voucher 15172 Malcolm Forbes
90 Aloha Diner and Bar - voucher 04193 Andy/098914775
91 Paradise Restaurant - voucher 16317 Peter Hansen
92 Paradise Restaurant - voucher 05539 Mojo
93 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 02525 Par Rickson/070149716
94 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 04294 Mojo
95 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 05952 Mojo
96 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 13680 B. Kenner
97 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 10798 Walter/090960861
98 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 14512 Kris/018271589
99 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 01697 Pete Stonebridge
100 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 16075 Peter Hansen/092478709
101 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 03658 Mojo
102 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 16735 Thomas Nowak
103 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 16113 Scar
104 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 13615 Ray Lepard
105 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 14381 Nok/079884120
106 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 10008 Tykorr/078240066
107 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 05451 “Lasse, Jesters”
108 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 13333 Sheena/014900362
109 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 02721 F.O.L./071484962
110 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 16451 M. Wecsberg/018342246
111 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 03967 David/060472279
112 La Piola Italian Restaurant - voucher 05976 Mojo
113 Pig & Whistle Restaurant & Bar - voucher 11558 Damon Wright
114 Pig & Whistle Restaurant & Bar - voucher 14214 Patrick Lans
115 Pig & Whistle Restaurant & Bar - voucher 05721 Mojo
116 Pig & Whistle Restaurant & Bar - voucher 11876 Khkaminski
117 Bourbon St. Bangkok Bar & Restaurant voucher 09193 Trevor
Carnahoff
118 Bourbon St. Bangkok Bar & Restaurant voucher 05596 Mojo
119 Bourbon St. Bangkok Bar & Restaurant voucher 10599 Douglas
120 Bourbon St. Bangkok Bar & Restaurant voucher 11287 Dave Morton
121 Bourbon St. Bangkok Bar & Restaurant voucher 13273
Rungson/018329155
122 Bourbon St. Bangkok Bar & Restaurant voucher 03159 Helle
123 Bourbon St. Bangkok Bar & Restaurant voucher 10658 Phil Chester
124 Bourbon St. Bangkok Bar & Restaurant voucher 09027 018646259
125 Door 2 Door Food Delivery voucher 16099 Hoser
126 Johny Live Haircut voucher 15060 010018811
127 Johny Live Haircur voucher 15410 011713284
128 Patricks Belgian Rest. Dinner voucher 1000 baht 04152
Terry/017118251
129 Enduro Trip 1 day off road ride 04258 Mojo
130 Great American Rib voucher 500 baht 11492 Liverpool
131 Great American Rib voucher 500 baht 00588 Sujitta/038734830
132 Restaurant Kronborg red wine 04729 Mojo
133 Grapewine 19506 019572644
JCD 2005 Beer Sponsors
Dr. Tom Jester, Geoff Lever, Nok TQ, Mark Gecko, Peler
HHH, Richard Poague, Wherehouse, Grant Silver, Nuan Enterprises, Jerry
Lien, Terry Schofield, Ian Harrington TIGER, Ray Matti, Thais NEIL, Geoff
Evans, Graeme Morrison, Paul Lauretta, Neil Smith, Stuart Daly, Rich ,
Maximus, Dabber, Hoser, Ray Lepeord, Blowfly, Dale Drader, PSC, Grumpy Old
Dennis, Lion Bar, Simple Simon, Jerry Holt, Howie, Paul Shortino, Barry
West, Jim Ronland, Alfie, J Roberts, Martin, Iain Jac, Monty, Mike Watson,
Taffy, Hud, Bo Karlman, Bosse, Gutti, Marten, Lasse, Kai, Jim Local Bar,
Dave Montgomery, Mick Manuell, Jim Rowland, Tom Leber, Big Joes Food,
Sally’s Bar, The Other Place, Mermaid extreme dive, Greg Varea, Ken
Cooke, Tim Sheckle, Robert Sol, Robert Send, , Tom, Mikael Brumme, Peter,
Anon, Zack, Pope, Maurice&Gen, Jack Tar Bar , Queen Vic, Lord Nelson,
TG Bar, Mark Gorda, Jim Brackett, Jeff Lloyd, Woody, Mark Muehr, Mark
Much, Glenn Tyler, Ben Walters, Neil Jolin, Akim, Licky Loy, Liberty,
Kevin&Nina Smith, Joe&Som, Hog’s Breath, Nagas MC
JESTERS AUCTION ITEMS 2005
Items Highest Bidder Amount
1. Andrew Flintoff signed Sunday Times cover 4 Sept (Mike Axford) David
Foden 60,000
2. Jonny Wilkinson framed signed photo Rugby W.C (Mike Axford) Stuart Daly
47,000
3. Arnold Palmer signed book and photos (Chuck Jensen) Kevin Smith 85,000
4. Pele signed Brazil football jersey (Mike Axford) Gregory Pitt 60,000
5. Michael Schumacher signed photo (Mike Axford) Eddie Law 150,000
6. Diamond earrings in 18K white gold settings (Robert Van Mol) Kevin
Smith 41,000
7. Henrik Zetterberg signed Detroit Red Wing jersey(TomSvensson) Ron Amero
15,500
8. Tata Young dress worn in concert & signed photo of her in it. Kevin
Smith 27,000
9. Tata Young signed stuffed toy Malcolm Boden 4,000
10. Carabao guitar signed by band Lasse Adahl 21,000
11. Carabao guitar signed by band Richy Rhodes 21,000
12. Tibetan carpet (Ted Worcester collection) Neil Sandilands 40,000
13. Jack Nicklaus framed English Five Pound note (Mark Gorda) Sam Peebles
20,000
14. Amethyst/diamond ring (Thai Bijoux) Craig Hirding 14,000
15. Jacques Villeneuve race cap (Steve Ryser) Eddie Law 12,000
16. Peter Sauber & Jacques Villeneuve signed photo (Steve Ryser) Eddie
Law
17. Giancarlo Frischella race cap (Steve Ryser) Eddie Law 2,000
18. Felipe Masse race cap (Steve Ryser) Eddie Law 2,000
19. Martina Hingis signed shirt (Dusit Fitness Center) Cuypers 3,000
20. Paradorn and Tammie signed shirt (Pattaya Mail) Dougras Motion 6,000
21. Paradorn and Tammie signed shirt (Pattaya Mail) Kim Fletcher 6,000
22. Rosewood adjustable dining table (max 7 feet) & 6 chairs (FOL)
Scar 30,000
23. Rosewood 2 chairs and table (FOL) Muffy Kerr 7,000
24. Rosewood chest of drawers (FOL) Eddie Law 45,000
25. Rosewood wardrobe 2 m wide x 2m high (FOL) Scar 28,000
26. Rosewood bed and 2 nightstands (FOL) Mr. Todd 24,000
27. Rosewood audio/ visual system cabinet (FOL) Muffy Kerr 10,000
28. Pebble Beach golf package (Jeff Paladeau) Kevin Smith 17,000
29. Paintings of Thai scenes by handicapped artist (Pattaya Mail) Sweet
Lou 7,500
30. Michael Setter paintings (Graham Macdonald) Sweet Lou,
Gerry Holt (x2),
Eddie Law(x3) (6 x 3,500)
31. Charles and Camilla Royal Wedding Package Ricky Scoogins 1,500
32. Quilt (Our Home) Helen 6,000
33. Semi-precious stones (Nong Tee) Craig Hirding 1,000
34. Bust (Mantra D้cor) Woody 3,000
35. Bust (Mantra D้cor) Eddie Law 4,000
36. Special Forces Assin Gear (Gerry Holt) Vince 1,500
37. Arnold Palmer Photo (Check jensen)x 2 Gerry Holt, Scar (2 x 2,500)
38. Golf balls 1 Box Sweet Lou 1,500
39. Golf balls 1 Box Kim Fletcher 1,500
40. Harley Davidson Model Truck (Jammer) Dave Foden 5,000
41. Bay Hill Poster. Arnold Palmer (Chuck Jensen) x 2 Gerry Holt,
Steve Pointer (2 x 6,000)
42. Antique Chinese Barrel (Deva) Ron Amero 23,000
By Louis D’Amore
IIPT Founder & President
Travel
and Tourism industry leaders from more than 50 countries will gather at the
award winning Royal Cliff Beach Resort and Conference Center, Thailand,
October 2-5 for the 3
rd Global
Summit on Peace through Tourism. The Summit is being organized by the
International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT), supported by the
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), and with the support of
the World Tourism Organization (WTO).
It is becoming increasingly clear that global issues are
having serious impacts on tourism, and at the same time, growing recognition
that the world’s largest industry can contribute significantly to the
resolution of certain of these issues – and to the U.N. Millennium
Development Goals.
Theme of the Summit is One Earth One Family: Travel and
Tourism – Serving a Higher Purpose. Within the context of this Summit
theme - leaders from government, industry,
U.N. and development agencies, and civil society will
come together to debate: A Strategic Tourism Industry Response to
International Terrorism; Preparedness and Response to Natural Disasters –
and a Sustained Travel Industry Response to Tsunami Affected Countries;
Poverty Reduction; Healing the Wounds of Conflict through Tourism, Culture
and Sport; Role of Tourism in Advancing the U.N. Millennium Development
Goals and other key issues.
Concurrent sessions and workshops featuring nearly a
hundred speakers and resource persons will go deeper into each of these
topics and others demonstrating through
‘Success Stories” and Models of “Best Practice”
– how tourism is making contribution in each of these areas – and how we
can do more through sharing information and partnering.
The Summit is in support of the UN Decade of Peace and
Non-Violence for the Children of the Earth and the UN Millennium Development
Goals.
Tourism Industry Strategic Response to International
Terrorism
In a response to the recent terrorist bombings, the
program of the 3rd Global Summit on Peace through Tourism is being adjusted
to include a major plenary session to debate a “Strategic Tourism Industry
Response to International Terrorism.”
A plenary session to be moderated by H.E. Akel Biltaji,
Special Advisor to H.M. King Abdullah II, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will
focus on the experience of destinations that have recovered from terrorist
attacks and the actions and strategies that they employed. More
significantly, the panel will share their wisdom and insights on protecting
against terrorist attacks – and the challenges to the travel and tourism
industry in addressing the root causes of terrorism in contributing to a
long term solution to international violence in all its forms. Invited
speakers for this special plenary session will include travel and tourism
industry leaders from countries that have experienced terrorist bombings.
H.E. Akel Biltaji was host of the First Global Summit on
Peace through Tourism, Amman 2000, in his position at the time as Minister
of Tourism and Antiquities, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. As Master of
Ceremony of the Second Global Summit in Geneva, we were again privilege to
His Excellency’s unique charisma and illuminating insights. We are honored
to again have him with us to moderate this most important panel and for his
continued support of IIPT’s mission.
Sustained Travel Industry
Response to Tsunami Affected Areas
A key goal of the 3
rd
Global Summit on Peace through Tourism is to develop a sustained travel
industry response to the social and economic re-vitalization of tsunami
affected countries in support of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
A plenary session to be moderated by PATA President and CEO Peter DeJong
will focus on identifying actions and strategies by which the travel and
tourism industry can make a significant contribution to the long-term
re-development of tsunami affected areas, particularly areas which thrive on
tourism.
Featured speakers on the panel will be H.E. Air Chief
Marshal Kongsak Vantana, Minister of Interior, Kingdom of Thailand;
Hon. Anura Bandaranaike, MP, Minister of Industry, Tourism & Investment
Promotion, Sri Lanka; Mrs. Renuka Chowdhury, Minister of Tourism, India
(invited); Khun Juthamas Siriwan, Governor, Tourism Authority of Thailand;
H.E. Jero Wacik, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Indonesia (Invited); Mr.
Udaya Nanayakkara, Chairman, United Federation of Travel Agents’
Associations (UFTAA); and Dr. Tom Selไnniemi, Chairman, Tour
Operators’ Initiative for Sustainable Tourism.
The Summit will also feature a special workshop where the
actions and strategies brought forward in the plenary session will be
discussed further and with a view to developing partnering
relationships and a coordinated approach to initiatives contributing
to the sustained re-development and re-vitalization of tsunami affected
areas.
Keynote Speakers of Other Plenary Sessions
Other featured Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Kim Hak Su,
Executive Secretary, United Nations, ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission
for Asia and Pacific); Hon. K. Pande, President, Africa Travel Association
(ATA), and Minister of Tourism, Environment, and Natural Resources, Republic
of Zambia; H.E. Pracha Maleenont, Minister of Tourism & Sports, Kingdom
of Thailand; H.E. Eng. Ziad Al-Bandak, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities,
Palestinian Authority; Mr. M. Demba Ba, Sector Manager, Private Sector
Development, Africa Region, World Bank; Dr. Sasithara Pichaichannarong,
Director-General, Office of Tourism Development, Kingdom of Thailand;H.E.
Mr. Veng Sereyvuth, Senior Minister, Royal Government of Cambodia; Hon.
Eduardo Jonatใo S. Chingunji, Ministre de l’h๔tellerie et du
tourisme, Angola; and Dr. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon, Regional
Councillor for South and East Asia, International Union for the Conservation
of Nature (IUCN).
Also, Mr. Alwin Zecha, Executive Chairman, Pacific
Leisure Group, and Executive Committee of PATA Board; Kathryn W. Sudeikis,
CTC, President and CEO, American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA); Hon.
Momamed Mohamud Haid, Minister of Toursim and Wildlife, Transitional Federal
Government of Somalia; Prof. Manasseh Nshuti, Minister Of Commerce,
Industry, Investment Promotion, Tourism And Cooperatives, Republic of
Rwanda; Hon. Morris Dzoro, MP, Minister of Tourism and Wildlife, Republic of
Kenya; Rejoice Thizwilondi Mabudafhasi, Deputy Minister of Environmental
Affairs and Tourism, South Africa; and Spencer T. King, President & CEO;
International Executive Service Corps.
Dr. Noel Brown, Chairman, IIPT International Advisory
Board, will Moderate the first plenary session: Travel and Tourism: Serving
a Higher Purpose.
Global Summit to Forge
Asia – Africa Bridge of Tourism, Friendship and Collaboration
A further goal of the 3
rd
Global Summit on Peace through Tourism is to serve as a platform for forging
an Asia-Africa Bridge of Tourism, Friendship and collaboration. Towards this
end, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Pacific Asia Travel
Association (PATA) and the Africa Travel Association (ATA) will be signed
during theSummit.
Taking part in the signing ceremony will be PATA
President and CEO Peter de Jong and ATA President, Honorable Kabinga J.
Pande, M.P., Minister of Tourism, Environment, and Natural Resources,
Republic of Zambia.
This further goal is in support of the Asia-Africa New
Strategic Partnership Declaration resulting from the Asia-Africa Summit held
in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 22– 23, 2005. The Declaration of the leaders
from 106 countries is based on a spirit of unity, friendship and cooperation
as a foundation for Asian and African nations to develop better relations
and address global issues of common concern.
Participants
The 3rd Global Summit will bring together senior
executives from all sectors of the travel and tourism industry, public and
private; U.N. agencies, donor agencies, and NGOs; leading educators, policy
analysts, researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, future leaders of the
industry; and senior representatives from related sectors including:
Culture, Sport, Environment, and Sustainable Economic Development.
Forums
A series of pre-Summit Forums will be held on Sunday,
October 2
nd. These include an
Educators Forum with leading educators from around the world is being
organized by Professor Kaye Chon, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
An International Student and Youth Leadership Forum will
be held bringing together creative and energetic young leaders from
countries around the world who will develop a ‘Youth Agenda for Building a
Culture of Peace through Tourism.’
Other Forums will be held in the following areas:
Community Tourism; Cultural Tourism; Indigenous Tourism; Inter-faith
Dialogue; and a Young Professionals Forum
IIPT International Networks currently exist, or are being
formed, in each of the above areas in which Forums are being conducted. The
Forums will also serve as meetings to determine future directions in each of
these areas. The Indigenous Tourism Forum is in support of the organization
of a World Indigenous Tourism Conference being planned by Indigenous tourism
leaders who will be involved in the Summit and the Indigenous Tourism Forum.
Meetings of the IIPT Coalition of Partners for World
Peace through Tourism and IIPT Chapters will also take place Sunday
afternoon, October 2nd.
IIPT Scholarship Award
Ms. Xiangru (Clara) Tang is the winner of IIPT’s
International Scholardhip Award of US$ 1,000 for writing the best paper on
‘Building a Culture of Peace through Tourism.’ Ms. Tang, who is a
student at the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management
will be at the Summit to present her paper to the IIPT Student/Youth
Leadership Forum. Professor Kaye Chon,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
organized the International Essay Competition.
More than 40 prestigious international organizations have
announced their support for the aim and goals of the Summit. This is in
addition to the 40 international organizations that are members of IIPT’s
Coalition of Partners for World Peace through Tourism.
Summit Sponsors
Summit sponsors include Resorts Condominium International
(RCI), Africa Travel Association, Reed Travel Exhibitions, Republic of
Uganda and Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources, Republic
of Zambia as sponsors of the Summit.
Pattaya Mail is pleased to be a Media Sponsor along with
other international media organizations.
Registration fees
Organizers of the Summit have established a special
registration fee for Thai delegates of
US$ 175 and for members of the Tourism Council of
Thailand US$150. Registration is available at www.iipt.org.
Readers of the Pattaya Mail are welcome to participate in the 3
rd
Global Summit on Peace through Tourism. Registration fee includes
participation in all sessions of the Summit as well as Pre-Summit Forums,
luncheons, refreshments breaks and social functions. Special room rates are
available at the Royal Cliff. Mention the IIPT Summit.
