ATA World Congresses

ATA’s Annual Congress brings together travel, tourism, transport and hospitality professionals from around the world. The four-day forum addresses a myriad of topics, such as the future of Africa’s tourism industry, tourism growth markets, travel trends, airline access to Africa, investment opportunities in the tourism industry and transportation. In addition, delegates participate in roundtables for tourism ministers, an Africa Bazaar for buyers and sellers, networking events, host country days, gala dinners and pre- and post- country tours.

34TH ANNUAL CONGRESS, CAIRO, EGYPT, MAY 17-21, 2009

• FINAL PROGRAM

• NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

  ATA Hosts 34th Annual Congress in Cairo, Egypt, May 17-21, 2009

  African Union Sends Message to ATA Congress Delegates in Cairo

  ATA Introduces Africa Marketplace for Travel Trade Buyers and Sellers

  ATA Launches Online Registration for the 34th Annual Congress in Cairo

  Announcement of 34th Annual Egypt Congres

• CONGRESS DELEGATE PROFILES

Shamsa Mwangunga, Honorable Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, President of the Africa Travel Association

Omar Carrera, Executive Assistant Manager, Sheraton Addis, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, ATA Board Member

Mohamed Hegazy, Deputy Director, USA & Latin America, Egyptian Tourist Authority-New York, USA

Lisa Simon, CTP, President, National Tour Association, New York, USA

Ray Whelan, Represents FIFA as the Official "Hospitality Provider" for the World Cup, MATCH Event Services, United Kingdom

• PRE & POST TOUR OPPORTUNITIES
  For a pre-/post- congress tour, please contact directly one of the tour companies below:

Wings Group USA (click here for options) ATA Member

Karnak Tours (click here for options) ATA Member

Palace Travel (click here for options) ATA Member

ATA SoCal Chapter & H.A.T. Ltd. (click here for options) ATA Chapter

All ATA members are welcome to submit pre and post tour options to ATA Headquarters. Approved itineraries will be posted on the website and congress delegates will be able to register directly with the tour operator. ATA is not responsible and assumes no liability or guarantee whatsoever on any matter relating to pre and post tour options. All itineraries must be submitted by February 28, 2009.

Meeting Venue & Accommodations: CONRAD CAIRO (5-star) - 1191 Conriche El Nil Cairo, Egypt / Tel: +20 2 2580 8000 www.conradhotels1.hilton.com

Official 34th Annual Congress Carrier: EGYPTAIR www.egyptair.com

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Past World Congresses
2009: Cairo, Egypt
2008: Arusha, Tanzania
2007: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2006: Accra, Ghana
2005: Nairobi, Kenya
2004: Douala, Cameroon
2003: Lusaka and Livingstone, Zambia
2002: Conakry, Guinea
2001: Cape Town, South Africa
2000: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1999: Accra, Ghana
1998: Arusha, Tanzania
1997: Cotonou, Benin
1996: Windhoek, Namibia
1995: Nairobi, Kenya
1994: Accra, Ghana
1993: Lusaka, Zambia
1992: Ivory Coast
1991: Cairo, Egypt
1990: Casablanca, Morocco
1989: New York, New York, USA
1988: Harare, Zimbabwe
1987: Douala, Cameroon
1986: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1985: Nairobi, Kenya
1984: Banjul, The Gambia
1983: Cairo, Egypt
1982: Lome, Togo
1981: Lusaka, Zambia
1980: Libreville, Gabon
1979: Tangier, Morocco
1978: Sousse/Monastir, Tunisia
1977: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
1976: Nairobi, Kenya

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