Last March 8th, the Creative Tourism Network® and the Phoenicians’Route (Rotta Dei Fenici) had the honor to present their partnership within the Silk Road Tour Operators Forum organized by the UNWTO at the ITB Berlin.
In a two-hours time, the official welcome was given by Mr. Zhu Shanzhong, UNWTO Executive Director, followed by the presentation by Mr. Robert Travers, UNWTO Consultant, of the “Maritime Silk Road Product Development: key research findings – Tourism Impact of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road” , and the intervention of Ms. Saule Kalysheva, Travel Consultant, Caravanistan on ” The Silk Road Travel Guide: “Central Asia: how to approach and market the heart of the Silk Road” .
Finally, a speed-networking session moderated by Mr. John Bell, International Tourism Expert and BBC Journalist, enabled tour operators to showcase their latest products tour packages, especially innovative proposals in the areas of transnational collaboration and experiential travel etc.
From the Creative Tourism Network® and the Phoenicians’Route we thank again the UNWTO Silk Road organization for their invitation and we look forward to collaborate again very soon!