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Please note that in the last sentence of the second paragraph of their press
release security is on the agenda.
Marketing Tourism to Haiti, a Panel Discussion to Highlight ``Second Annual
Haiti Tourism & Economic Development Summit,'' June 23 to 25 in Miami Beach;
Haitian President Rene Preval to Speak
BUSINESS WIRE
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)----A panel of leaders in travel marketing from
Florida and the Caribbean will be one of the highlights of the "Second Annual
Haiti
Tourism & Economic Development Summit" from June 23 to June 25 focusing on
rebuilding and developing the country's tourism industry. Haitian President
Rene Preval will speak on the last day of the conference, taking place at the
Deauville Beach Resort Hotel in Miami Beach (6701 Collins Ave). The Summit
will bring together key players in the local and international tourism
industry,
including the Haitian and foreign private sector, the public sector, and
representatives of international financial (donor/investment) organizations.
Marketing panelists include Karen Weiner Escalera, KWE group, Miami, known
for
the firm's work for Mexico City and Cartagena, Colombia; Dwight Johnson,
Sandals Resorts; Maryse Chancy, Association Touristique d'Haiti; Hugh Riley,
Caribbean Tourism Organization; Lionel Pressoir, Tour Haiti and Guide
Panorama;
and Frank Nocera, Visit Florida. The Summit is being organized by MWM &
Associates, a Miami-based marketing firm. Registration fees range from $100
to $200
per person.
Special emphasis will be placed on innovative marketing tools and strategies
that will contribute to the increased awareness of Haiti as a tourism
destination and build the economy. Other topics to be addressed include:
infrastructure needs for the development of tourism activities nationally;
the role of
the Haitian Diaspora in the marketing and consumption of Haitian tourism
products; financing and investment issues; community development
opportunities;
and security issues affecting tourism.
Last year's event hosted over 500 professionals. Summit results have
included monthly ToHaiti.com Getaway groups to Haiti; U.S. and Canada city-by-
city
tourism forums; feasibility studies conducted by potential hotel chains; and
technical assistance planned by FAVACA (The Association of Volunteer Action
in
the Caribbean and Americas). This year over 800 participants are expected to
attend.
For more information or to register for the Summit, call 305-249-6966, send
an email to info@tohaiti.com, or visit http://www.tohaiti.com.
KWE group, Miami Karen Weiner Escalera, 305-476-5424 escalera@kwegroup.com
© Business Wire 2006
06/12/2006 09:56 ET