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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) would like to remind of the opportunity to participate in the 1st UNWTO International Conference on Tourism and the Media which will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, on 12-13 September.
UNWTO, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism of Croatia, has organized the conference in order to address the current need for tourism to be recognized, in mainstream and specialized media, as a driver of economic growth and employment and a tool for development and poverty alleviation. The conference will provide a unique platform to discuss not only the case for tourism as a socio-economic instrument, but also the mechanisms available to ensure tourism reaches the headlines.
CNN International will act as media partner for the event and their own correspondent, Frederik Pleitgen, will initiate the discussion on why tourism deserves significant media coverage outside the traditional travel supplements, sharing with participants his unique insight as a well-respected and experienced reporter.
The event provides an outstanding networking opportunity, with confirmed participants from at least 15 countries worldwide with expertise in relevant fields ranging from National Tourism Authorities to social media specialists. The meeting also features the collaboration of the World Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers (FIJET).
All information about the conference, including discounted accommodation options, is now available at http://croatia.hr/en-GB/UNWTO-Tourism-and-Media-Conference and registration through the website is now open.