www.tourismcares.org
Imagine a world without exploration
Without wonder
Or Adventure
TRAVEL is a gift that connects us to the world.
Our Mission To preserve the travel experience for future generations
The Travel Industry
How does Tourism Cares bring the industry together?
Saving sites
164 tourism related sites in 40 states and 29 countries Totaling more than $2 million dollars when combined with matching funds Preservation, conservation, restoration and education Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Maasai Field Guide Training Program
Education programs
Endowment of nearly $2 million $100,000 awarded annually 65 scholarships in 2011 10 internships Tourism Cares Experience the Industry Mentoring Program at NTA Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteering
Created in 2003 after a Presidential call for all Americans to volunteer More than 26,000 volunteer hours donated More than $480,000 in labor Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Volunteer Projects Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Expand Tourism Cares activities locally and globally through development assistance funding and resources provided by grants, contracts and contributions from multilateral & bilateral donors, governments, foundations, associations and private sector firms. Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
1. Document and enhance the impact of TC global grants 2. Develop funding for TC programs to preserve cultural and national assets of iconic or universal value to tourism destinations worldwide 3. Develop partnerships and outreach activities to create synergies between TC and organizations sharing similar interests in preserving, conserving or enhancing cultural and natural assets vital to the sustainable development of tourism destinations 4. Create volunteer events at iconic Sites in key global regions Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
100 th Anniversary July 2011 Hiram Brigham Discovery/Yale New Museum 2011 Major Gov t Events Preserving the travel experience for future generations.
Ten Success Factors 1. Private Sector Company! (like LIMA TOURS who will lead; USTOA strategic alignment) 2. Growing Interest - "Broad" Spectrum Interest --Companies In Depth" Interest 3. Government $$/ Ministry of Tourism Investing and Support 4. Adaptive Model Capacity to create Tourism Cares in Selected Country 5. Close to USA / 5-day Event Ease of Access 6. Two Year Grants/Partnership Potential 7. Build Membership of Tourism Cares; and Align with Tourism Cares Strategic Direction 8. Strong Economic Base, Trained Work force, infrastructure for Tourism in Place 9. Cache in the Country Strong Interest" in Tourism Cares 10. University Ties - Hospitality /Tourism Institutions
Tourism Cares GO Summary Conducted successful GO Peru Expedition Education Forum Give Back Event-San Pedro Market Completed evaluation (report provided as separate attachment) Formation of Turismo Cuida Follow up Cusco project by 27 GW graduate students Grants program for Peru in formation 2012-13 NPS World Heritage Fellowship Programs Caral : Gonzalo Rodriguez Carpio. Independence Hall, Philadelphia Machu Picchu : Ada Castilla, Everglades WHS, Florida Haiti: in progress--san Juan National Historic Site in San Juan, Puerto Rico, includes colonial-era forts, bastions, powder houses, and three fourths of the old city wall
Board Decisions 1. Adaptive Model 2012-13: Select country/destination; lock in matching fund support; GO Expedition planning ; Outreach early, improve communications and provide background materials/case studies RFEI http://www.gwu.edu/~iits/hawkins/tourism_cares_rfei_ Oct_2012.pdf 2013-14: Conduct Expedition Education Forum, give back event, complete fundraising, assist with formation of Tourism Cares affiliate; 2014-15: Grant program; follow up activities; communicate benefits to participants and sponsors more effectively 2. Expand $30,000 Leader Sponsors of the GO Initiative 3. Explore Haiti possibilities with Clinton Foundation; allocate $5000 for exploratory visit to Haiti
GW Consulting Practicum Clients: Turismo Cuida & CARTUC June 10-19