October 26-31
Just-released! Inspirational keynote addresses at 2013 ATWS include world-renowned writer and philosopher, Pico Iyer, and visionary investor and social entrepreneur Zita Cobb, who along with other luminaries, will infuse the Summit’s theme, “Imagine. Inspire. Invest.” with perspectives and stories of restoration and renewal.
Uptuyu Adventures from Australia, Zbulo! – Discover Albania and RED Sustainable Travel from Mexico are recipients of the ATTA’s 2013 Scholarship Program. The partnership between the ATTA and the legal office of Rome McGuigan, P.C. provides financial support to early-stage adventure tourism enterprises and includes a ticket to the 2013 Summit.
In 2013, the Adventure Travel World Summit arrives at Namibia, in southern Africa. Let us show you…
All delegates are invited to explore Namibia’s culture, wildlife, history and endless horizons during Summit adventure activities.
Pre-Summit Adventures
Two Days of Adventure
Writers, editors and bloggers signed up for October’s Summit in Namibia include representatives from About.com, AFAR, Backpacker, Climbing, National Geographic Traveler, Outside, Travel Weekly, Travel and Leisure, USA Today and many more.
"Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions."
~Albert Einstein
Between October 26th to 31st of this year, Namibia serves as host to 650+ tourism industry professionals for Adventure Travel Trade Association's first-ever Adventure Travel World Summit on the continent of Africa.
If imagination is a "preview of life's coming attractions," then let us together boldly set the future in motion. In Namibia, one of the least densely populated nations in the world, our host destination provides a promising preview into what's possible in the face of extraordinary odds. Since its 1990 independence Namibia has successfully completed the transition to parliamentary democracy and has earned deserved recognition for one of the greatest wildlife recovery stories ever witnessed.
Why you should attend the 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit...
In a very real sense, the future of responsible tourism development is in the hands of our global adventure travel community. And, to develop a powerful and measurably sustainable future for adventure generations to come, it requires that together we:
Namibia offers abundant adventures for exploration during Pre-Summit Adventures and two day "Day of Adventures." Special opportunities to visit and learn from Namibia's field conservancies will be available.
Hundreds of like-minded adventure travel leaders from around the globe gather as a community to forge partnerships and share strategies for success.
Delegates will benefit from peer-to-peer exchanges, small-group sessions and targeted learning on best practices, operational strategies, leadership skills and more.
Through scheduled and open meetings, the ATWS is an environment that fosters business relationship development.
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