EXHIBIT AT WTM 2010 - FULL DETAILS FROM THE GUILD
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May 2010 - Guild Newsletter
April 2010 - Guild Newsletter
February 2010 - Guild website 
Simon Thorp MGTT, Simon Thorp Consulting
The Guild website, www.traveltourismguild.com, has being updated, and includes several new features but maintaining the values which have long been synonymous with our membership.
Guild member, Simon Thorp, has co-ordinated the website project on a sponsorship basis and will manage the site in future. Simon is a marketing consultant with a long career background in the travel industry (www.simonthorp.co.uk).
December 2009 - The Guild's Christmas Luncheon
The Marquess of Reading Michael Wynne-Parker and HRH Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia
The Guild’s Christmas Luncheon was held at the Royal Air Force Club in London in the presence of HRH Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia, President of The Guild.
The Guest of Honour and Speaker was The Marquess of Reading who spoke about his very recent visit to Afghanistan and the agricultural programme of growing pomegranates instead of the current harvesting of poppies, the timescales involved and support for farmers in the current difficult security and economic climate in the country.
Lord Reading emphasised the beauty of the country and its possible future as a visitor destination for the eco-traveller when the security situation is resolved.
A presentation of an inscribed silver hip flask was made to Michael at the Christmas Luncheon in recognition of his ten years as Guild Chairman. His support for The Guild during this time is greatly appreciated especially as Michael has many other business and social interests in his busy life.
Apart from being an author of numerous books, including We Shall Fly, the recent biography of the late Tony Wadlow MBE, Michael recently established a branch of the English Speaking Union (ESU) in Estonia, is Patron of the St George Foundation in Estonia and a Trustee of the Heart of Russia charity.
November 2009 - The Guild to open first International Chapter in Hong Kong in 2010
Steven Ballantyne and Nigel Bishop
A press Announcement was made at a reception held in conjunction with Invest Hong Kong at the UK office of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London to launch The Guild’s first International Chapter in Hong Kong in March 2010.
The initiative is being spearheaded by Steven Ballantyne, The Guild’s International Development Director, and heralds an exciting new era for The Guild in becoming a leading international voice in the travel industry.
The Hong Kong Chapter will be a bridge for developing industry business relations between Asia and Europe. In addition a range of new benefits and services for members were announced including:
- A presence at key industry shows such as ITB Singapore and WTM in London for members on regular Guild Exhibition stand
- Themed events based on members requirements which target and address specific commercial business interests to include cross-border promotional opportunities
- Workshops and forums for purchasers and suppliers within the travel and hospitality industry focussing on technology, banking, finance and internet marketing
Hong Kong is one of the great international business cities and its strategic location in the heart of Asia makes it the ideal location for The Guild’s first move into the global arena.
For more information on this and how the Guild's developments can support you as a Guild member please contact Steven on steven.ballantyne@traveltourismguild.com.
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