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I am very much delighted to know that PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum-2016, one of the most prestigious event of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) to be held at Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh from 23-25 November 2016. The Theme of the conference “Designing a sustainable tourism brand” ‘An integrative approach to building a responsible coastal destination’ will definitely assist us to find out a way for branding Cox’s Bazar globally.

Tourism, one of the most dynamic economic sectors, with significant global reach is contributing a lot to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) declared by United Nations (UN). Tourism is particularly playing a considerable role to increase GDP of a country creating vast employment opportunities for men and women and maintaining sustainable consumption and production and the preservation of natural resources.

Bangladesh with an enchanting natural beauty, plentiful ecological resources, cultural diversities, rich archeological heritage and hospitable people has the capacity to attract tourists all over the world. Especially Cox’s Bazar, the longest unbroken Sea beach of the world with unique lifestyle of the ethnic people can be a popular international tourist destination. I believe that in this conference the local and international delegates, speakers, researchers, policy makers, media personnel and industry players would be able to share their ideas, discuss the techniques and put their recommendations for establishing Cox’s Bazar as one of the major tourist destinations in the world.

I highly appreciate the endeavor of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh Tourism Board and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for organizing such kind of event in Bangladesh.

I wish the great success of PATA NTFF-2016.

WELCOME MESSAGES

Rashed Khan Menon, MPMinisterMinistry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Bangladesh

It is indeed a great pleasure for me to be informed that under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh Tourism Board is hosting the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum-16 in Cox’s Bazar to be held during 23-25 November 2016.

The tourism industry has appeared as a major income-driving industry in many developing/middle-income countries in the world. There is an enormous number of academic and policy literature that show that the positive thriving tourism sector can have positive impacts on economic growth and development of countries. Bangladesh is blessed with natural beauty, ranging from mountains to rivers to beaches to bio-diversity. It possesses the longest natural beach in the world in Cox’s Bazaar as well as the largest mangrove forest in the world at the Sundarbans. The government of Bangladesh has recognized the potential of tourism industry and provides necessary supports which will ensure positive multitude economic impacts such as employment generation and GDP growth enhancement.

In line with “Visit Bangladesh” 2016-2018 campaign Bangladesh is going to host some international tourism events in Bangladesh in collaboration with UNWTO, PATA, OIC, BIMSTEC, ACD and other international organizations for promoting Bangladesh as a popular tourist’s destination globally. This event will definitely play an important role to create a positive image of Bangladesh in the world.

I believe that the participants of this event will discuss about the strength, challenges and the techniques for exploring the hidden potentials and branding Cox’s Bazar as a new tourism destination in the international arena.

I welcome all the participants and wish every success of this event.

S. M. Ghulam FarooqueSecretaryMinistry of Civil Aviation and TourismBangladesh

It is matter of great pleasure that under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh Tourism Board is hosting the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum-16 in Cox’s Bazar from 23-25 November 2016.

Under the promotional campaign “Visit Bangladesh” we are going to host some international tourism events in Bangladesh in collaboration with various international organizations specially UNWTO and PATA to find out the way for the entire development and promotion of Bangladesh Tourism. The discussion on the theme of the event “Designing a sustainable tourism brand-an integrative approach to building a responsible coastal destination” will pave the way to popularize Cox’s Bazar as a sustainable coastal tourism destination in the world.

According to WTTC forecast the total contribution of Travel & Tourism in national GDP of Bangladesh will rise by 6.1% in 2016 and total contribution to employment will rise by 2.3% in 2016. Utilizing the huge tourism potentials of the country, Bangladesh Tourism is trying to contribute in GDP creating employment opportunities and maintaining sustainable consumption of natural resources. Besides, introducing Community base Tourism (CBT) in different tourist places we are trying to involve local people in tourism activities and share the benefit among the community people. We hope that by 2030 we will be able to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) declared by United Nations.

I believe that the participants of this event will discuss about the strength, challenges and the techniques for exploring the hidden potentials and branding Cox’s Bazar as a new tourism destination in the international arena. Also the sustainable technique we will learn from the conference can be applied not only for branding Cox’s Bazar but also for other coastal tourism destinations like the Sundarbans, largest mangrove forest of the world and Kuakata beach.

I thank all the participants of this event for their insight discussion on the theme. I also thank PATA for giving us the opportunity to host this event in Cox’s Bazar.

I wish very success of the event.

Akhtaruz Zaman Khan KabirChief Executive OfficerBangladesh Tourism Board

Dear PATA Members, Chapter Members, Industry Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

I would like to thank our generous host, the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, for their valuable support in organising this event. I would also like to thank our various sponsors and supporting media partners for their assistance.

The PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum, under the theme ‘Designing a sustainable tourism brand – an integrative approach to building a responsible coastal destination’ gathers the top minds in destination travel for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in marketing and managing tourism growth to unexplored destinations.

While tourism is one of the most powerful tools for economic growth and social development, we often find that the most interesting and unique attractions – including indigenous culture, wildlife and natural landscapes – are located in areas where access is difficult and poverty is often the greatest. The industry’s challenge is to manage the evolution of these assets into attractive, marketable tourism products that maximise social and economic benefits while minimising any negative impacts.

Aligning with the Association’s advocacy theme of tourism dispersal, NTFF 2016 shines the spotlight on Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh by introducing delegates to the world’s longest unbroken beach combined with the unique lifestyle of ethnic minority groups in the neighbouring hills. This event itself is unique, providing a collaborative yet informative platform that is delivered via the one-day conference and the Technical Tour/Tourism Marketing Treasure Hunt. The dynamic group of conference speakers are set to examine how best to manage tourism growth in Cox’s Bazar in a sustainable manner whilst delivering real and tangible economic benefits to the local citizens. I look forward to meeting you at our networking events and, indeed, to hearing from all speakers and delegates. On behalf of PATA I thank you all for joining fellow industry professionals in Cox’s Bazar in this special year of ‘Visit Bangladesh 2016’.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Mario HardyChief Executive OfficerPacific Asia Travel Association

Wednesday, November 230900 – 1700 Delegate arrival and registration Venue: Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa Hotel lobby

Afternoon Optional Cox’s Bazar beach and market visit (complimentary transfers)

Thursday, November 240800 – 1700 Technical Tour and Tourism Marketing Treasure Hunt

Learn the tricks of the trade on how to market and protect unexplored destinations. For this one-day field session, delegates will be challenged to discover the hidden ‘gems’ of Cox’s Bazaar and the surrounding area. Engage with the culture and people of Cox’s Bazar, taste their food, admire the landscapes and savour their history – while leveraging digital tools to identify, collect, and promote your new-found travel ‘treasures’. This on-the-ground activity is a prerequisite to the next day’s engagement session on “Brand building and marketing of emerging destinations”.

Group 1: REZU KHAL - RAMU - SHAIBAL - KOLATOLI - DORIANOGOR - HIMCHORI - INANI

PATA NEW TOURISM FRONTIERS FORUM 2016“Designing a sustainable tourism brand”

An integrative approach to building a responsible coastal destination

November 23-25Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa | Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

0800 Start for Reju Khal (canal).0815 Upon arrival, enjoy Sampan boat cruise in the Reju Khal. Taking a cruise on Reju Khal and will enjoy the riverine beauty and the Bay of Bengal.0915 Start driving for Ramu.0945 Arrive at Ramu and visit ancient Ramkot (Rangkut Buddhist Monastery) Vihara, and 100 feet long Buddha Temple. Witness thousands year old Banyan tree planted by Famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang. 1115 Drive towards Cox’s Bazar sea beach 1145 Arrival at Kolatoli point at Cox’s Bazar and enjoy surfing.1230 Lunch at Parjatan Motel Shaibal1345 Drive for Dorianagar to participate in parasailing and kite flying. 1500 Start for Himchori. Arrival at Himchori waterfall and climb hill top to enjoy the sea view from the hill top. Enjoy green coconut drink. Himchori is about 11km from Cox’s Bazar city. With a waterfall and hill top panoramic view makes this spot famous among local and foreign tourist.1600 Start for Inani Beach. Explore the Inani beach. This area is away from other crowded beaches in Cox’s Bazar. This beach mixed with coral and sand with blue water. Participate in Beach Football and enjoy sun set. 1710 Return to hotel and end of the tour.

Group 2: MAHESHKHALI - SHAIBAL - KOLATOLI - DORIANOGOR - REZU KHAL (CANAL) - INANI

0800 Start for Cox’s Bazar Boat Station.0845 Take speed boat for cruising to Moheshkhali Island.0915 Upon arrival at MasheshKhali, Visit Adinath temple (Hindu temple) and some other Buddhist temples. Visit dry fish market and Enjoy fresh coconut drink and a cultural show performed by the tribal school children.1115 Start for Cox’s bazaar1215 Lunch at Parjatan Motel Shaibal1330 Arrival at Kolatoli point at Cox’s Bazar and enjoy surfing.

1415 Drive to Dorianogor. Drive for Dorianagar to participate in parasailing, biking and kite flying. 1500 Start for Reju Khal (canal).1515 Upon arrival, enjoy Sampan boat cruise in the Reju Khal (canal). Taking a cruise on Reju Khal and will enjoy the riverine beauty and the Bay of Bengal.1600 Start for Inani Beach. Explore the Inani beach. This area is away from other cowered beaches in Cox’s Bazar. This beach mixed with coral and sand with blue water. Take part in Beach Football and enjoy sun set. 1710 Return to the hotel and end of the tour.

During the day Craft Fair at the hotel (Poolside Area)and dinner

1800 – 1845 PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 Media briefing Venue: The Imperial Hall, Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

1800 – 1805 MC welcomes media and guests; introduces speakers Mr. Paul Pruangkarn, Manager-Communications, PATA1805 – 1815 Welcome Remarks Mr. Akhtaruz Zaman Khan Kabir, CEO, Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB)1815 – 1820 Remarks Mr. Andrew Jones, Chairman, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)1820 – 1825 Remarks Dr. Mario Hardy, CEO, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)1825 – 1835 Remarks Mr. Xu Jing, Director, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)1835 – 1845 Closing Remarks Mr. S.M. Ghulam Farooque, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism1845 – 1855 Q&A (moderated by MC)1855 MC thanks the media and speakers

1900 – 2130 Welcome Dinner hosted by US-Bangla Airlines 1900 – 1945 Cultural Programme by Local Ethnic Cultural Groups

Venue: The Amphitheater, Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort and Spa1945 – 2130 Welcome Dinner Venue: Pool Side Area, Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort and Spa

Friday, November 25 Venue: Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa • Main Forum: Safinah Ballroom • Breakout I: Safinah Ballroom • Breakout II: The Imperial Hall

During the day Craft Fair at the hotel (Poolside Area)and dinner

0845 – 0850 Master of Ceremonies welcomes delegates Halona Padiachy, Director – International Partnerships (Membership & Chapter Relations), PATA

0850 – 0900 Opening address S. M. Ghulam Farooque, the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

0900 – 0905 Welcome remarks Andrew Jones, Chairman of PATA and Guardian, Sanctuary Resorts, Hong Kong SAR

0905 – 0925 UNWTO Special remarks Xu Jing, Director, Regional Programme for Asia and the Pacific, UNWTO, Spain

“Prospects of Asian Tourism”Asia is the fastest growing region in the tourism sectors. The Asian countries have to find the sustainable ways to develop the community and region through tourism. How do we catch the following winds to the tourism sectors in sustainable ways? The remarks will feature the UNWTO action plans and activities in 2017 including the International year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017.

0925 – 0935 Special address Rashed Khan Menon, MP, Hon. Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

0935 – 0940 Unveil of the Annual Magazine “Tourism Insight 2016” of the PATA Bangladesh Dhaka University Student Chapter Cynthia Islam, Project Coordinator, PATA Bangladesh Dhaka University Student Chapter

0940 – 1000 Keynote: Re-defining Fair Trade and Promoting Tourism to Bangladesh Yasmin Choudhury, Founder, Lovedesh, UK

1000 – 1025 Networking coffee break

1025 – 1120 Session 1: Building a Sustainable Tourism Destination with Living Heritage CommunitiesCultural tourism is a rapidly growing industry that builds on a destination’s cultural heritage that is ‘alive’ and constantly evolving. This session discusses the role of tourism in safeguarding this living heritage by stimulating appreciation and understanding while allowing these communities to change and adapt in their own right, including examples of sustainable tourism development in living heritage communities.

Moderator: Jharna Joshi, Coordinator at Alliance for Ecotourism, Nepal

Panelists:• Prof. Dr. Shaker Ahmed, Chairman of Tourism and Hospitality Department, Dhaka University, Bangladesh • Mya Mya Nue, Project Coordinator, Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs / Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh • Peter Richards, Consultant on Cultural Tourism Development and Market Access for the International Trade Center (ITC) of the United Nations

1120 – 1140 Session 2: Special keynote James Harvey, International Coordinator/Operations Manager, Green Fins/The Reef-World Foundation, UK

1140 – 1240 Session 3: Rethinking Sustainable Coastal and Marine Tourism DevelopmentCoastal areas and islands are among the fastest growing destinations worldwide. Although the harmful impacts of tourism are acknowledged, the challenge remains on how to integrate tourism development within the wider sphere of coastal management. This session highlights how two destinations plan for an integrated approach to coastal and marine tourism development by adopting innovative sustainable initiatives.

Moderator:Mr. Mohammad Shahad Mahabub Chowdhury, National Coordinator-Bangladesh Mangroves for the Future, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), Bangladesh Country Office

Panelists:• Dr. Aparup Chowdhury, Chairman, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, Bangladesh and Additional Secretary to the Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh • Tania Miorin, Country Representative Myanmar, Istituto Oikos Onlus, Myanmar • Dr. Paul Rogers, Ecotourism Consultant, Istituto Oikos Onlus, Australia • Marjorie van Strien, Sustainable Tourism and Livelihoods Specialist, Nepal

1240 – 1400 Networking lunch hosted by Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Venue: Kasbah Restaurant, Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort and Spa

1400 – 1415 Local cultural performance: Folk & Baul/Saint Songs of the Haor Region, by a PATA Foundation Grantee, Pally Baul Samaj Unnayan Sangstha (PBSUS) Venue: Safinah Ballroom

1415 – 1425 Interval

1425 – 1515 Session 4: Breakout SessionsThe concurrent breakout sessions feature in depth one-on-one conversations from leading experts within the region.

Breakout 1: Towards Sustainable Tourism with Domestic and Regional MarketsVenue: Safinah BallroomAlthough domestic and regional tourism in many parts of Asia has proven to be a major growth market, policy-makers have tended to neglect this. Consequently lack of planning has resulted in rather unsustainable destinations in places that attract significant numbers of domestic and regional tourists. The speakers will exchange ideas on sustainable destination management that thrive on domestic and/or regional tourism.

Moderator:Peter Richards, Consultant on Cultural Tourism Development and Market Access for the International Trade Center (ITC) of the United Nations

Speakers:• Shahid Hamid FIH, Executive Director, Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort Ltd. and PATA Bangladesh Chapter Chairman, Bangladesh • Andrew Jones, Chairman of PATA and Guardian, Sanctuary Resorts, Hong Kong SAR• Raj Gyawali, Founder, Social Tours, Nepal

Breakout 2: Development and Marketing of Heritage TrailsVenue: The Imperial HallTourism takes place not only at destinations and attractions, but also along the connecting routes and trails between them as tourists walk, cycle, drive or sail among them. For many trails, their brand develops organically based on the theme of the route. The speakers will examine some critical opportunities and challenges of developing tourism around a trail concept and highlight the importance of effective marketing.

Moderator: Peter Semone, Chairman, PATA Foundation

Speakers: • Mim Hamal, Co-Founder, Nepal’s National Trail Organization for the Great Himalaya Trail, Nepal • Marta Mills, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Director, TransCaucasian Trail Association (TCTA), UK• Christopher Schweitzer, Trail Builder and Forestry Technician, Nepal

1515 – 1535 Networking coffee break

1535 – 1635 Session 5: Brand building and marketing of emerging destinationsTo compete with well-established destinations, emerging destinations would benefit from a unique approach to their marketing strategy by building their brand around a clear and differentiated positioning. Using tools and insights gained from the previous day’s Technical Tour and Treasure Hunt, this session will discuss branding strategies for emerging destinations while narrowing in on the opportunities to market Cox’s Bazar.

Speaker:• Damian Cook, Founder & Managing Director - E-Tourism Frontiers, Kenya

1635 – 1705 Closing address: The Future of Sustainable TravelWhat is our collective vision for the future of the Sustainable Travel industry? From emerging destinations to destination marketing and brand differentiation, how do we grow the tourism sector in a sustainable way that protects our tourism assets, benefits our communities, holds our environments sacred, and connects us to ourheritage? Join Rob Holmes of GLP Films in the closing address to discuss the future of sustainable tourism and the important role we share as leaders in the travel industry to chart the way forward.

Speakers: Rob Holmes, Founder / CEO, GLP Films, USA

1705 – 1715 Closing remarks Akhtaruz Zaman Khan Kabir, CEO, Bangladesh Tourism Board, Bangladesh

1900 – 2100 Farewell Dinner hosted by Bangladesh Tourism Board Venue: Swimming Poolside Area, Royal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort and Spa

S.M. Ghulam Farooque Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Mr. S.M. Ghulam Farooque is currently working as Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism of Bangladesh. He obtained BSS (Honours) degree in 1981 and MSS degree in 1982 from the Sociology Department of University of Dhaka. Mr Farooque joined Bangladesh Civil Service Administration cadre in 1983. He is enriched with many local and foreign professional training. Before joining in present position he served as a Member (Secretary to the Govt.) in Planning Commission of Bangladesh. During his long service career Mr. Farooque visited different countries namely- Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillipine, Vietnam, Combodia, Singapore, China, South Korea, USA, UK, Canada, Sweden, Saudi Arab, Japan, Thailand for official purposes.

SPEAKERS Rashed Khan Menon, MP Hon. Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Rashed Khan Menon is a political legend of Bangladesh. He is the Chairman, Workers Party of Bangladesh and a Member of the National Parliament of Bangladesh. Born in 1943 he graduated from Dhaka University with a degree in Economics and achieved his master’s degree in 1964. He was elected as Vice-President of Dhaka University Central Student’s Union (DUCSU) in 1963-64. Mr. Menon joined politics through anti-martial law student movement of 1962. He took part in the liberation war in 1971 as well as in all political movements against the military rule of Bangladesh. In 1990, he played the catalyst role of uniting the democratic movement against General Ershad’s autocratic military rule and established the Liaison committee of 8-party, 7-party and 5-party Alliance.

Xu Jing Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, UNWTO

Xu Jing was instrumental in setting up a regional tourism research platform for UNWTO, i.e. the UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook which is an annual research event held in Guilin since 2007. Xu Jing coordinated and supervised a wide range of UNWTO technical studies and publications at the Asia-Pacific level. Furthermore, he was responsible for coordinating most UNWTO tourism master plan projects in China at provincial level. These provinces included Sichuan, Yunnan, Shandong, Guizhou, Hainan, Anhui and Heilongjiang. He was instrumental in the development of the China Best Tourism City scheme.

Andrew Jones Chairman/Guardian PATA/Sanctuary Resorts, Hong Kong SAR

Andrew Jones grew up in the hotel business, as his parents managed Country Inns and Restaurants in the United Kingdom. Over the past 40 years Andrew has worked in a number of senior management and corporate positions in prestigious hotels, resorts and management companies in London, Bermuda, Canada and several countries in Asia. In 1996 Andrew started a new journey when he founded and became Guardian of Sanctuary Resorts, a company that offers responsible and sustainable tourism experiences where people can balance their body, mind and spirit in an environmentally friendly space.

Cynthia Islam Project Coordinator, PATA Bangladesh Dhaka University Student Chapter

Cynthia Islam, Project Coordinator of PATA BD DU Student Chapter, is very passionate about establishing her career at tourism and hospitality industry. She is working at Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort as a part-timer for last 2 years. She is doing her Bachelor of Business Administrations at University of Dhaka, major in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Yasmin Choudury British Social Entrepreneur & Founder, Lovedesh and Amcariza Foundation

Yasmin Choudhury is the London born and bred founder of Lovedesh (a British philanthropy brand) and Amcariza Foundation (a charity). Her mission is delivering a disruptive business idea to help destitute rural villagers, artisans and impoverished women in the developing world – colloquially known as ‘Third World’. She is launching the Lovedesh Army campaign: #LTTTW Let’s Travel The ‘Third World’. Starting with her parent’s heritage country of Bangladesh. The campaign centres around a bracelet which when sold, is a promise by the wearer to choose a ‘Third World’ nation in order to learn and explore more – and to pass the knowledge on.

James Harvey International Coordinator/Operations Manager, Green Fins/The Reef-World Foundation

As a Manager at Reef-World, James has led the development of Green Fins across six Southeast Asian countries since 2008. Today, Green Fins is an approach for managing sustainable diving activities across SE Asia, with a proven conservation impact. Dive centres join Green Fins for free by committing to implement the code of conduct and allowing qualified Green Fins Assessors to assess their environmental performance on an annual basis. Dive staff are then offered training in sustainable practices and educational materials are provided to maintain and raise awareness amongst staff and customers.

Tania Miorin Country Representative Myanmar, Istituto Oikos Onlus

Tania Miorin is an experienced operator in the international cooperation sector with both NGOs and bilateral organisations. She has been working mainly in Africa and the Middle East as project coordinator on development and emergency interventions. Since 2014 she has been working with Oikos as Country Representative in Myanmar with special focus upon a project in the archipelago of Myeik where support is provided to local communities and authorities in the management of protected areas, promoting local development and biodiversity conservation. Tania graduated with a degree in Science of Communication and also possesses a Master’s Degree in International Cooperation and Development.

Mya Mya Nue Project Coordinator, Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs / Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Ms. Mya Mya Nue is a Project Coordinator of Rural Livelihoods and Climate Change and Adaptation in the Himalayan Region (Himalica). The Himalica Project is a pilot aimed to create livelihood opportunities, increase household incomes, and create environments that ensures that tourism develops in a sustainable manner, being environmentally and culturally sensitive, and ensuring good spread of incomes in the local economy. It seeks to pilot demonstrable initiatives throughout the tourism value chain (regulations, planning, transport, accomodation, activities, food, entertainment and shopping) focussed in the pilot area of Ruma Upazilla of Bandarban Hill District, Bangladesh.

Prof. Dr. Shaker Ahmed Chairman of Tourism and Hospitality Department, Dhaka University, Bangladesh

Shaker Ahmed is a professor in the department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Dhaka with about 35 years experience. His main job is to conduct classroom lectures and seminars, supervise research students, conduct examinations, undertake research and consulting on socio-economic realities of Bangladesh and other developing countries. He was also the part-time faculty in a number of private universities in Dhaka. Currently he teaches Research Methodology, Project Management, Resort Management, Microeconomics and Managerial Economics at undergraduate and graduate levels. He has also been associated with university/department administration. Since November 2015 he has been working as the chair of the department. Professor Ahmed was the convener, Curriculum Development Committee of National University, Bangladesh. In 2003-04 he was a Senior Fulbright Research Scholar at Cornell University, Ithaca, USA.

Raj Gyawali Founder, Social Tours

Raj is from a beautiful place called Gulmi, south-west of Pokhara. After a Bachelor in Agriculture and a MBA in Development, Raj got interested in responsible ways to support his country.He loves trekking, mountain biking, bouldering and anything adventurous that you can name. It’s actually this adventurous passion that drove him to open the door of socialtours.com and bring adventure lovers from all over the world to Nepal. Besides adventure, he also loves cold beer! Raj strongly believes that “if you are not living on the edge, you are taking too much space”, hence, all the staff in the organization are driven by his belief and everybody seems to love what he faith in. He loves Nepal and the people of the country; there is so much huge diversity in such a small country. And he loves sharing the secrets of Nepal with the people visiting Socialtours: making them happy by providing them unique experiences is what he prefers in his job!

Mim Hamal Co-Founder, Nepal’s National Trail Organization for the Great Himalaya Trail

Mim Hamal grew up working and hiking the mountain trails in Nepal and has had long and passionate experiences of developing rural communities living across the Himalayas. He plans and executes the policy and programs for The Great Himalaya Trail Nepal Alliance (GHTNA). The GHTNA is a network of several organisations, academia, private sector and trail stakeholders along the GHT. Mim has a background in community development, business services and development of sustainable trails for over 18 years. Prior to joining the GHTNA, Mim’s roles included Planning Officer at Ministry of Local Development in Nepal, Senior Tourism Advisor at SNV, Team leader-GHT Development Programme. Mim holds a MA in Anthropology and Diploma in Development Management. He considers it a dream fulfilled to be a part of the Great Himalaya Trail and to help develop it into a globally significant tourism product for Nepal, promoting off the beaten track destinations and thereby creating jobs and income for the host communities.

Shahid Hamid FIH Executive Director, Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort

Shahid Hamid FIH started his career in 1978 with Hotels International Ltd., the owning company of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. He then became the Sales Manager at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel and over the next 19 years Shahid worked in various capacities including Director of Sales and Marketing and Assistant General Manager at the same property. He also worked in various Pan Pacific Hotels including Jakarta, Indonesia, Gold Coast, Australia and Vancouver, Canada.

Dr. Aparup Chowdhury Chairman/ Additional Secretary, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation/ Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Aparup Chowdhury is an Additional Secretary to the Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh and is holding the position of Chairman of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (Bangladesh Tourism Corporation) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism. He worked for the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry of Land and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Earlier he was Deputy Commissioner of Bagerhat District and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Sunamganj District. He was also Project Director of a World Bank supported regional cooperation project named ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection.’

Dr. Paul Rogers Ecotourism Consultant, Istituto Oikos Onlus

Paul has 20 years experience as a senior tourism advisor to national and local tourism organisations, and has worked in more than a dozen countries in South and South-East Asia, Africa and Australia. His focus has been in the policy and planning arena – on using tourism as a vehicle for development. Paul’s passion for this field began with a life-changing backpacker experience to Nepal’s Everest Basecamp in 1989. He completed his PhD on “Tourism, Development and Change in the Sagarmatha National Park and its Environs” in 1997 (University of Wales, Aberystwyth), and in 2002 secured £3 million from the UK’s DfID for HMG Nepal’s “Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Programme”.

Rob Holmes Founder & Chief Strategist, GLP Films

Rob Holmes is the Founder & Chief Strategist of GLP Films (GLP), the leading content marketing agency dedicated to authentic storytelling and digital content strategy within the travel industry. Rob has a diverse background in multimedia production, storytelling, sustainable tourism, conservation, marketing, and entrepreneurship. In his work with GLP Films, Rob has spearheaded partnerships with global travel brands, including National Geographic, UNWTO, Columbia Sportswear, leading NGO’s, international tourism boards, and numerous media networks. Prior to GLP, Rob built, managed, and sold trails.com, the leading adventure travel and outdoor company. An award-winning travel photographer, Rob has traveled across 100+ countries. In-line with his passion for sustainable tourism, Rob is a proponent for wildlife conservation, with a BA in Wildlife Management and Conservation Biology from Hobart College. Rob also holds an MBA from University of Washington in International Business, Marketing and Environmental Management.

Christopher Schweitzer Trail Builder and Forestry Technician, Nepal

Christopher Schweitzer is a trail builder and forestry technician experienced in developing trails for recreational use. He has worked for the United States Forest Service as a Wilderness Ranger where he designed and constructed a section of the Continental Divide Trail, which is considered ‘a living museum of the American West’. He also worked on the management of the endangered whitebark pine (Pinus ablicaulis) in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. More recently, he has been engaged in Nepal to rehabilitate trails for emergency access post-earthquake. Chris advocates for sustainable trail development with particular emphasis on creating resilient communities.

Damian Cook Founder and Managing Director, E-Tourism Frontiers

Damian Cook is the founder and Managing Director of E-Tourism Frontiers- a major global initiative to develop online tourism in emerging markets. He has lived and travelled all over Africa- and it was his experience of working in tourism, the media and marketing that led him to see that Africa’s failure to access the online sector presented a major threat to the sustainable future of tourism. After working as a consultant in both the public and private sector developing destination websites and online marketing campaigns he formed E-Tourism Africa, which worked across the continent, training and facilitating business for the sector. E-Tourism Africa has successfully trained hundreds of tourism professionals and has brought leading International experts and major travel firms and intermediaries to Africa to do business. E-Tourism Frontiers now takes the same approach in all emerging markets.

Marta Mills Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Director, TransCaucasian Trail Association (TCTA)

Marta leads stakeholder and community engagement efforts for the TransCaucasian Trail (TCT) project that contributes to the development of sustainable tourism in the Caucasus region. She has many years of experience in communications and stakeholder engagement, including five years at the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), working on poverty reduction programmes in South Caucasus, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. She is also a well-travelled backpacker and an experienced hiker. Marta has been involved in the creation and management of the TCT since the start of the project in the summer of 2015. In June 2016, she conducted the first ever community consultation for a tourism-related project in Georgia, building support for the Trail and consulting the local population on its impact and benefits.

Marjorie van Strien Sustainable Tourism and Livelihoods Specialist Nepal

Marjorie is a sustainable tourism and livelihoods specialist based in Kathmandu, Nepal with over 10 years of international experience. She is an expert in sustainable and responsible tourism and related value chains with a focus on governance (including national policy and management strategy formulation, destination management planning), responsible business development, technical vocational education and training, community involvement and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Her portfolio includes the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, UN World Tourism Organization, as well as various organizations for whom she has worked in countries across South and South East Asia, South America and Europe.

MODERATORS Jharna Joshi Coordinator, Alliance for Ecoutourism

Jharna Joshi completed her Bachelor of Architecture from Tsinghua University, Beijing, Master of Science in Historic Preservation from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Master’s in Cultural Landscape from Jean Monnet University in Saint Etienne. Currently, she is undertaking PhD studies at the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand and her research interest is on the changing landscapes, aesthetic values and tourism development in tourist destination in Nepal. Jharna has worked on several architectural/heritage preservation and tourism projects in the Nepal, Hong Kong, USA, Vietnam and Greece.

Mohammad Shahad Mahabub Chowdhury National Coordinator-Bangladesh Mangroves for the Future, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)-Bangladesh Country Office

Mr. Mohammad Shahad Mahabub Chowdhury is working as National Coordinator, Mangroves for the Future – Bangladesh based at the IUCN Bangladesh Country Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shahad has over 15 years’ experience in various professions of natural resource planning, research, management and implementation with several prominent national and international institutions. He has been working for IUCN since 2009. He joined as Programme Officer of IUCN’s flagship project entitled ‘Community based Sustainable Management of Tanguar Haor Project’-one of the two Ramsar sites in Bangladesh.

Peter Richards Consultant on Cultural Tourism Development and Market Access for the International Trade Center (ITC), United Nations

Peter Richards has 15 years of professional experience in Thailand and the ASEAN region, working at the crossroads of responsible tourism and community development. Peter has worked in the private and NGO sectors, with government, tourism associations, tour operators and guides, local communities, hotels and restaurants. Peter’s core skills include project management, developing and marketing inspiring experiences, facilitating partnerships between local communities and responsible businesses, participatory training, sustainability auditing and sustainable tourism standards development.

Peter Semone Chairman, PATA Foundation

Peter Semone possesses a unique blend of professional experiences in the private and public sectors with a particular expertise in hospitality and tourism development. Most recently, he has lead the implementation of official development assistance projects in Vietnam and Laos, in which he has gained an intimate knowledge of all stages of the project management cycle particularly in transition economies. Previously, Peter served in senior management of a not-for-profit trade association where he gained an understanding of organizational dynamics, strategic planning, membership retention, board relations and partnership development. He continues to seek unique challenges in the hospitality, tourism and education fields that can benefit from his extensive professional experiences and notable leadership talents.

Akhtaruz Zaman Khan Kabir CEO, Bangladesh Tourism Board

Akhtaruz Zaman Khan Kabir is the Additional Secretary to the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and is currently in the position of CEO of Bangladesh Tourism Board. He completed his M.Com in Management with B.Com (Hon.) from University of Dhaka. He also did his Diploma on Trade policy from Singapore National University. He joined in Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration Cadre) in 1988. He is specialized in Policy analysis and Policy advocacy, Project management, networking, coordination and implementation within government agencies, NGOs and international organizations. In 2015 he has nominated as PATA Board Member.

Alliance for Ecotourism

Ms. Jharna JoshiCoordinator at Alliance for EcotourismNepalE-mail: jharnajoshi@gmail.com

Amazing Tours Bangladesh

Mr. Md Mohosin IqbalProprietorBangladeshE-mail: info@amazingtoursbd.com

Asian University for WomenBangladesh

Ms. Marjan AkhterE-mail: marjan.akhter@auw.edu.bd

Bangladesh Inbound Tour Operator Association

Mr. Rezaul EkramPresidentBangladeshE-mail: bdinbound@gmail.com

Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation

Dr. Aparup ChowdhuryChairmanBangladeshE-mail: aparup.chy@gmail.com

Bizcon Holidays

Mr. Md Taslim AminCEOBangladeshE-mail: snovonsky@gmail.com

Bogra Air Travels

Mr. Md Shafiur RahmanCEOBangladeshE-mail: saareshad@gmail.com

Community Based Tourism Institute (CBT-I)

Mr. Peter RichardsSustainable Tourism ExpertThailandE-mail:peter.e.richards@gmail.com

Consultant

Mr. Michael HaynesHeritage Management & Responsible Tourism ConsultantMyanmarE-mail: mikehaynes@heritage-development.net

Daffodil International UniversityBangladesh

Mr. Jahidul IslamE-mail: jahidul5054@gmail.com

Mr. Saleh SikanderE-mail: salehsikander1971@gmail.com

Delta Hospitality Management Services

Mr. Abdul AzizExecutive DirectorBangladeshE-mail: hospitalityms@gmail.com

Deshghuri.com

Mr. Syed Sajjat Hossain MahmudCEOBangladeshE-mail: ceo@deshghuri.com

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort

Mr. Md Kamal Hossain MorshedAssistant Director of FianceBangladeshE-mail: kamal@dhakaregency.com

Mr. Faizal AzizDirector of Sales and MarketingBangladeshE-mail: asad@dhakaregency.com

Mr. Shahid Hamid FihExecutive DirectorBangladeshE-mail: shahid@dhakaregency.com

Discovery Tours & Logistic

Mr. Zahirul Alam BhuiyanCEOBangladeshE-mail: roman.discovery1@gmail.com

Dragon Boat Tours & Travels

Mr. Rabbi KhanProprietorBangladeshE-mail: dragonboatbd@gmail.com

Dusai Hotel & Resorts LTD.

Mr. Nasser RahmanManaging DirectorBangladeshE-mail:nasser.rahman@dusairesorts.com

E-Tourism Frontiers

Mr. Damian CookFounder & Managing DirectorKenyaE-mail:damian@e-tourismfrontiers.com

European University of BangladeshBangladesh

Mr. Atik HasanE-mail: Atikhasan.ah80@gmail.com

Mr. Md LinkonE-mail: mdlinkon009@gmail.com

Mr. Md MostafijurE-mail: m.r.sisir1994@gmail.com

Mr. Didar HossenE-mail: bappiz1995@gmail.com

CONFERENCE DELEGATESListing by Organisation

Flyers Zone Travels and Tours

Mr. Mohammad Zahid HossainManaging PartnerBangladeshE-mail: info@flyerszone.net

Freelance

Mr. Anil MathurCorrespondentIndiaE-mail: anilm30@rediffmail.com

Galaxy Holidays LTD

Mr. Taufiq Uddin AhmedChairmanBangladeshE-mail: taufiq@galaxybd.com

Ms. MST Shamsun NaherAssistant Manager, Sales & ReservationBangladeshE-mail: naher@galaxyholidays.com.bd

Glory Holidays

Mr. Md Anwar HossainOwnerBangladeshE-mail: info@gloryholidays.com.bd

GLP Films

Mr. Rob HolmesFounder & CEOUSAE-mail: rob@glpfilms.com

Grand Tours & Travels

Mr. Faisal JonyCEOBangladeshE-mail: fkarim19@gmail.com

Great Himalaya Trail Nepal Alliance

Mr. Mim Bahadur HamalCo-founderNepalE-mail: mimhamal@yahoo.com

Hamdard University Bangladesh

Mr. Mohammad Sohag BeparyBangladeshE-mail: sohaghosainformbl@gmail.com

Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

Mr. Amanul HaqueBangladeshE-mail: amanul.haque@ymail.com

Istituto Oikos Onlus

Dr. Paul RogersEcotourism ConsultantAustraliaE-mail: progers02@gmail.com

Ms. Tania MiorinCountry Representative MyanmarE-mail: oikosmyanmar@gmail.com

IUCN (Internaional Union for Conversation of Nature) Bangladesh Country Office

Mr. Mohammad Shahad Mahabub ChowdhuryNational Coordinator - Bangladesh Mangroves for the FutureBangladeshE-mail: shahad.mahabub@iucn.org

Jamuna Leisure And Holiday Tours

Mr. S M SaalimProprietorBangladeshE-mail: jamunaholiday@live.com

Journey Plus

Mr. Taufiq RahmanChief ExecutiveBangladeshE-mail: journeyplus@yahoo.com

Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Mr. Syed Nazmul Hossain RupomFinlandE-mail: rupom888@yahoo.com

Linijco Tours & Travels

Mr. R.H.M. Imran ChowdhuryChief ExecutiveBangladeshE-mail: imran@linijco.com

Lovedesh and Amcariza Foundation

Ms. Yasmin ChoudhuryFounderUKE-mail: yasmin@lovedesh.com

M.R Travels International

Mr. Md. Mizanur RahamanProprietor & CEOBangladeshE-mail: mizanbthm@gmail.com

Market n-Trance Ltd.

Mr. Syed Shafat Uddin Ahmed TomalManaging DirectorBangladeshE-mail: tomal@marketn-trance.com

Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs & UNDP

Ms. Mya Mya NueCommunity Empowerment Expert and Project CoordinatorBangladeshE-mail: Mya.nue@gmail.com

Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia

Mr. Say PhallaDeputy Director of International Cooperation & ASEAN Dept.CambodiaE-mail: info@tourismcombodia.com

Mr. Thok SokhomSenior Director of the Department of International Cooperation and ASEANCambodiaE-mail: info@tourismcombodia.com

Mount 2 Ocean Travel & Tours

Mr. Ibrahim RikabdarBangladeshE-mail: info@mount2ocean.com

My Tours Ltd

Mr. Muhammad Mahbub HosionManaging DirectorBangladeshE-mail: sumontbd@yahoo.com

North South UniversityBangladesh

Mr. Saiful Islam ChowdhuryE-mail: saiful.islamchowdhury@northsouth.edu

Mr. Md Shahidul IslamE-mail: shahidulnsu1@gmail.com

Ocean Paradise Hotel & Resort

Mr. Humayun KabirGeneral ManagerBangladeshE-mail: gm@oceanparadisehotel.com

Mr. Abdul Quader MunshiDirectorBangladeshE-mail:a.quader@oceanparadisehotel.com

Odyssey Books & Maps

Mr. Magnus BartlettPublisher & CEOHong Kong SARE-mail:magnus@odysseypublications.com

Offroad Bangladesh

Mr. Ferdous MottakinFounder & CEOBangladeshE-mail:ferdousmottakin@offroadbangladesh.com

Pabna Tours and Travels

Mr. Md Shohanur Rahman SwapanProprietorBangladeshE-mail: sr_swapan@yahoo.com

Palau Visitors Authority

Mr. Terrence RulukedVice-Chairperson, Board of DirectorsPalauE-mail:susan@pristineparadisepalau.com

Ms. Jovita BrunoState & Community Program Rep IIPalauE-mail: jovi@pristineparadisepalau.com

PATA Foundation

Mr. Peter Gaston SemoneChairmanUSAE-mail:peter@destinationhumancapital.com

Piec Travels

Mr. Proshun RayPartnerBangladeshE-mail: info@proinfoedu.com

Mr. Ali ZabedManaging PartnerBangladeshE-mail: info@proinfoedu.com

Primeasia UniversityBangladesh

Mr. Eshaque AhmedE-mail: ahmedeshaque5@gmail.com

Mr. Ferdous AlamE-mail: ferdous093@gmail.com

Mr. Easir ArafathE-mail: shovonarafath@gmail.com

Mr. Saberu AreefE-mail: saberuareef06@gmail.com

Mr. Abdul AwalE-mail: abdulawalrazu@gmail.com

Mr. Abu BakarE-mail: foysal11sheykh@gmail.com

Mr. Mridul BiswasE-mail: johorarafath@gmail.com

Mr. Habibulla FaisalE-mail: habib.foysal@yahoo.com

Mr. Amran HasanE-mail: amranhasan007@gmail.com

Mr. Jahid HasanE-mail: jahidhasan762@gmail.com

Mr. Jahid HasanE-mail: jissan23rahman@gmail.com

Mr. Shahadat HossainE-mail:shahadathossain9797@gmail.com

Mr. Md Saddam HossainE-mail: Saddamhossainithm@gmail.com

Mr. Deen IslamE-mail: disohel@gmail.com

Mr. Rakibul IslamE-mail: mr.doctor23456@gmail.com

Mr. Ayon MondalE-mail: ayon.mondal06@gmail.com

Mr. Md Istiak NoorE-mail: istiaknoor@gmail.com, istiaknoor1994@gmail.com

Mr. Prince PalmaE-mail: topuprincepalma23@gmail.com

Mr. Mahbub ParvezE-mail: mahbubparvez789@gmail.com

Mr. Sadakur RahmanE-mail: sadakurr@gmail.com

Mr. Mahbubur RahmanE-mail: Israfilraju3@gmail.com

Mr. Mizanur RahmanE-mail: meherniger96@gmail.com

Mr. Rubel RanaE-mail: ranarubel324@gmail.com

Mr. Sohel RanaE-mail: ranasohelcoda@gmail.com

Mr. Abujar Gifari RazinE-mail: abujargifarirazin@gmail.com

Mr. Tanvir TalukderE-mail: shovonkhan33@yahoo.com

Mr. Foes UddinE-mail: foesuddin@gmail.com

Mr. Tamim AhmedE-mail: tahmed.ngn@gmail.com

Professional Travel Bloggers Association

Mr. Matt GibsonPresidentCanada / ThailandE-mail:matt@xpat.media

Riverain Tours

Mr. Syed Mahabubul IslamCEOBangladeshE-mail: riveraintour@riveraintour.com

Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim KhalilGeneral ManagerBangladeshE-mail: riveraintour@riveraintour.com

Mr. Md SadyDeputy CEO (China Inbound)BangladeshE-mail: riveraintour@riveraintour.com

Saimon Group

Mr. Kazi Mashfiqur RahmanBangladeshE-mail: mashfiq@saimonholidaysbd.com

Mr. Afsia Jannat SalehDeputy Managing DirectorBangladeshE-mail: afsia@saimongroup.com

Mr. Md Yousuf ShohelBangladeshE-mail:yousuf.shohel@saimongroup.com

Sharothi Online

Mr. Md Abul Baset BabuCEOBangladeshE-mail: admin@sharothionline.com

Silk Route Travels International

Mr. Rashed KhandakerCEOBangladeshE-mail: rashedsgroup@gmail.com

Silver Wave Tours Ltd.

Mr. Tanvir AhmedDirectorBangladeshE-mail: tanvir@silverwavetours.com

Social Tours

Mr. Raj GyawaliFounderNepalE-mail:raj@socialtours.com

Southeast UniversityBangladesh

Mr. Md Abdullah Al MamunE-mail: tipualmamun@yahoo.com

Speed Holidays

Mr. M. Messbaul AlamCEOBangladeshE-mail: info@speedholidays.com

Straight Way Tours & Travels

Mr. Md RafeuzzamanProprietor & CEOBangladeshE-mail: mdrafeuzzaman@gmail.com

Sustainable Tourism and Livelihoods Specialist

Mr. Marjorie van StrienNepal / The Netherlands E-mail: marjorie.vanstrien@gmail.com

Sylhet International UniversityBangladesh

Mr. Susmoy DasE-mail: susmoydas6@gmail.com

The Bangladesh Monitor

Mr. Abdullah Hasan AlamManaging EditorBangladeshE-mail: abdullahmhasan@gmail.com

Mr. Kazi Wahidul AlamEditorBangladeshE-mail: wahid@bangladeshmonitor.net

Mr. Oheeduz ZamanPhoto JournalistBangladeshE-mail: titudeep@gmail.com

The Reef-World Foundation/ Green Fins

Mr. James HarveyInternational Coordinator / Operations ManagerUnited KingdomE-mail: jj@reef-world.org

Tiger Tours Limited

Ms. Sumala ChowdhuryDirector & COOBangladeshE-mail: sumala.c@tigertoursbd.com

Tourism Window

Mr. Md Moniruzzaman MasumCEOBangladeshE-mail:info@tourismwindow.com

Trail Builder and Forester

Mr. Christopher SchweitzerNepal / USAE-mail: caschweit@gmail.com

TransCaucasian Trail Association (TCTA)

Ms. Marta MillsHead of Stakeholder Engagement and CommunicationsUnited KingdomE-mail: marta@transcaucasiantrail.org

Travel and Tour World

Ms. Arpita PaulTravel WriterIndiaE-mail: arpita@travelandtourworld.com

Travel Edge BD

Mr. Shoriful IslamProprietorBangladeshE-mail: traveledgebd@gmail.com

Travel Mart BD. Com

Mr. Syed Ahmed AliDirector MarketingBangladeshE-mail: saareshad@gmail.com

Travel Weekly Asia

Mr. Ian JarrettEditor at LargeAustraliaE-mail: ian.jarrett@travelweekly.com

Travelon Bangladesh

Mr. Abul Kalam AzadCEO & ProprietorBangladeshE-mail: azadoasis@yahoo.com

Treasure-Tour and Tourism

Mr. Mohammed Shahed UllahCEOBangladeshE-mail: shahedhm@gmail.com

TripAdvisor

Ms. Sarah MathewsHead of Destination Marketing - APACHong Kong SARE-mail: smathews@tripadvisor.com

Trip In Sylhet

Mr. Oronno DhruboCEOBangladeshE-mail: oronnodrubo@gmail.com

TTG Asia

Mr. Rohit KaulCorrespondent - IndiaIndiaE-mail: rohitkaul23@gmail.com

University of ChittagongBangladesh

Mr. Mahmudul HasanE-mail: mahmudul.hasan@bsrm.com

University of DhakaBangladesh

Prof. Dr. Shaker AhmedChairman of Tourism and Hospitality DepartmentE-mail: sakerahmed@du.ac.bd

Mr. Md Ashikur Rahman AviE-mail: ashikur.thm.du@gmail.com

Ms. Sayeda AbirE-mail: sayedaabir@yahoo.com

Ms. Fahmida AkterE-mail: fahmidalee03@gmail.com

Mr. Israfil AzadE-mail: israfilraju3@gmail.com

Mr. Anik Saha DiptonoE-mail: anik.diptono@yahoo.com

Mr. Md Mohiuddin HelalE-mail: rgtour@gmail.com

Ms. Cynthia IslamE-mail: cynthia.islam27@gmail.com

Mr. Sobur IslamE-mail: mdsjoni@gmail.com

Mr. Shohel Md NafiE-mail: sm_nafi@yahoo.com

Mr. Jahedul RahatE-mail: jahedulislamrahat@gmail.com

Mr. Deb Kumar RoyE-mail: debkumarroy91@gmail.com

Mr. Shohidul Islam SazibE-mail: sazib.shohidul@gmail.com

Ms. Sumaiya AhmedE-mail: sumaya.ahmed88@yahoo.com

University of The Philippines DilimanPhilippines

Mr. Jerico Del RosarioE-mail: ikong.corpuz@yahoo.com

Victoria University of BangladeshBangladesh

Mr. Ekram HossainE-mail: ekramhossain15@gmail.com

Mr. Saiful Islam PrantoE-mail: saifulislamprantocuc@gmail.com

Mr. Omar FarukE-mail: omarfarukthm@gmail.com

Mr. Md Mahbub Kamal SongramE-mail: kamalsongramsam@gmail.com

Village Tour

Mr. Md Anisur RahmanCEOBangladeshE-mail: info@villagetourbd.com

Vision Holidays

Mr. Md Shariful Islam SharifManaging PartnerBangladeshE-mail:visionholidays.bd@gmail.com

Wonder Ways LTD.

Mr. Qadir Syed GhulamManaging DirectorBangladeshE-mail: syed.qadir@wonderwaysltd.com

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Mr. Xu JingDirector - Regional Programme for Asia and the PacificSpainE-mail: jkumada@unwto.org

Xingguang Magazine

Mr. Dajiang (Jefferson) WangChief EditorChinaE-mail: jewangcn@aliyun.com

Yunnan TV

Ms. Du LijuanChief in EditorChinaE-mail:dulijuantv@vip.sina.com

*Delegate roster was accurate at the time of printing on November 11, 2016.

Electronic Media (TV Channels)

Ms. Nadira KironChief ReporterATN Bangla DhakaE-mail: nadirakironatn@gmail.com

Mr. Chayon RahmanEspecial CorrespondentNTVDhakaE-mail: maa_chayon@yahoo.com

Mr. Hasnat RabbiSenior ReporterChannel 24DhakaE-mail: bappimc@gmail.com

Mr. Emtieaj AhamedSenior ReporterSomoy TvDhakaE-mail: emt2009jnu@gmail.com

Ms. Afreen JahanSenior Reporter71 TVDhaka

Mr. Sekandar RemanSenior ReporterBanglavisionDhaka

Print Media (Daily News Paper)

Mr. Mizan RahmanSenior ReporterAlokito BangladeshDhakaE-mail: mizan.journalist@gmail.com

Ms. Kamrun Nahar ShovaSenior ReporterThe Financial ExpressDhakaE-mail: msshova@gmail.com

Mr. Shariful HassanSenior ReporterDaily Prothom AloDhakaE-mail: shariful06du@gmail.com

Mr. Muzib Masud Special CorrespondentDaily Jugantor DhakaE-mail: muzib_masud@yahoo.com

Mr. Masud Rumee Business EditorDaily Kaler KanthoDhakaE-mail: masudrumee@gmail.com

Mr. Monjurul Islam Senior ReporterDaily Bonik BartaDhakaE-mail: r.monjurul@gmail.com

Mr. Shariful IslamSenior ReporterThe Daily StarDhakaE-mail: sharifulbd91@gmail.com

Mr. Ishtiaq HossainSenior ReporterThe Dhaka TribuneDhakaE-mail: ishtiaq581@gmail.com

News Agency

Mr. Mazharul Anwar Khan Shipu Senior ReporterBangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)DhakaE-mail: makshipu@gmail.com

Online News

Mr. Shajahan MollahSenior ReporterBanglanews24.comDhaka

Others

Mr. Md. Abu TaherBureau ChiefDaily SamokalCox’sbazar bureau office.E-mail: abutahercox@gmail.com

LIST OF BANGLADESHI NATIONAL MEDIA

H.E. Mr. Rashed Khan Menon, MPMinisterMinistry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Mr. S. M. Ghulam FarooqueSecretaryMinistry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Mr. Swapon Kumar SarkarAdditional Secretary (Admin & Tourism)Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Air Vice Marshal Ehsanul Gani ChowdhuryChairmanCivil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB)Kurmitola, Dhaka

Dr. Aparup ChowdhuryChairman (Additional Secretary)Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation

Mr. Akhtaruz Zaman Khan KabirChief Executive Officer (Additional Secretary)Bangladesh Tourism Board

Mr. Abul Hasnat Md. Ziaul HaqueAdditional Secretary (Biman& CA Wing)Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Mr. Md. Shahadat HossainAdditional Secretary (Hotel & Res. Cell)Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Dr. Mosammat Nazmanara KhanumJoint Secretary (Admin)Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Mr. MD. Sohrab Hossain, ndcDIGTourist Police, Bangladesh

Mr. Nikhil Ranjan RoyDirector (Joint Secretary)Bangladesh Tourism Board

Mr. Jyotirmay BarmanJoint Secretary (Tourism)Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Mr. A T M Nashir MiaJoint Secretary (PS to Minister)Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Dr. Bhuban Chandra BiswasDirector (Joint Secretary)Bangladesh Tourism Board

Mr. Mohammad Ali HossainDeputy CommissionerCox’s Bazar

Mr. Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman BhuiyanDeputy Secretary (Tourism-2 Branch)Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Mr. Kazi Mohammad Abdur RahmanAdditional Deputy Commissioner (General)Cox’s Bazar

Mr. Md. Nazrul IslamDeputy ManagerBangladesh Tourism Board

Mr. Aktar AhamedDeputy Manager (PR, UNWTO & PATA Desk)Bangladesh Tourism Board

Mr. Md. Tauhidul IslamDeputy ManagerBangladesh Tourism Board

Mr. Md. Masudur RashidExecutive OfficerBangladesh Tourism Board

Mr. Shahid HamidExecutive DirectorDhaka Regency HotelKhilkhet, Dhaka

Mr. Aminul Haque ShamimManaging DirectorRoyal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & SpaCox’s Bazar

Mr. Mofizur RahmanManaging DirectorNOVO AIRBangladesh

Mr. Abdullah Al MamoonManaging DirectorUS-BAngla AirlinesBangladesh

HOST COMMITTEE

Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh

Mr. Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman BhuiyanDeputy Secretary (Tourism-2 Branch)

Mr. Mohammad Mahbubur RahmanPublic Relations Officer

Bangladesh Tourism Board

Mr. Md. Nazrul IslamDeputy Manager

Mr. Rakibul HasanDeputy Manager

Mr. Aktar AhamedDeputy Manager (PR, UNWTO & PATA Desk)

Mr. Md.Towhidul IslamDeputy Manager

Mr. A K M Rafiqul IslamExecutive Officer

Mr. Md. Masudur RashidExecutive Officer

Mr. Shahjahan KabirExecutive Officer

Mr. Tauhidur RahmanAssistant Director

Mr. A S M Sayeed HasanExecutive Officer

Mr. Ruhul AminAccountant

Mr. Nelson BiswasComputer Operator

District Administration, Cox’s Bazar

Mr. Kazi Mohammad Abdur RahmanAdditional Deputy Commissioner (General)Cox’s Bazar

Mr. Khandakar Fazle RabbiAdditional Superintendent of PoliceTourist Police , Cox’s Baazar

Others

Mr. Srijan Bikash BaruaManagerMotel Shaibal, BPC, Cox’s Bazar

Mrs. Nasima BegumDeputy Manager, Duty Free Shop, BPC

Mr. Taufiq RahmanGeneral SecretaryPATA Bangladesh Chapter

Mr. Dipak PaulGeneral ManagerRoyal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort and SpaCox’s Bazar

Mr. Syed Yameenul HoqDirector of Sales & MarketingRoyal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & SpaCox’s Bazar

Mr. Mohammad Mohiuddin AhmedFood & Beverage ManagerRoyal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & SpaCox’s Bazar

Mr. Mohammad Emran HossainAssistant Sales ManagerRoyal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & SpaCox’s Bazar

Ms. Nargis Saba RaniEvent ExecutiveRoyal Tulip Sea Pearl Beach Resort & SpaCox’s Bazar

Mr. A K M Mahfuzul AlamManager (Marketing & Sales)NOVOAIRDhaka

Mr. Sohel Arman,ManagerDhaka Regency HotelKhilkhet, Dhaka

Mr. Gazi Abdur RazzakManager (operation)CEMS Global Ltd.Dhaka

Mr. Rafiul MuttakimManager (Sales)CEMS Global Ltd.

HOST STAFF

Mr. Andrew JonesChairmanE-mail: guardian@sanctuaryresorts.com

Dr. Mario HardyCEOE-mail: mario@pata.org

Ms. Mam-Puangthip ChotipantawanonDirector - EventsE-mail: mam@PATA.org

Ms. Halona PadiachyDirector - International Partnerships (Member & Chapter Relations)E-mail: halona@PATA.org

Ms. Sutarat ChalothornAssistant Director Conferences and LogisticsE-mail: sutarat@PATA.org

Ms. Angkana SakulpensukAssistant Director - Industry EventsE-mail: angkana@PATA.org

Mr. Paul PruangkarnManager - CommunicationsE-mail: paul@PATA.org

Ms. Nararat Pak VachiramanapornEvents Officer - Sales & MarketingE-mail: nararat@PATA.org

Ms. Jessical NavalDigital Media Marketing AssistantE-mail: jessica.n@PATA.org

PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (PATA) REPRESENTATIVES

ACKNOLEDGEMENTSPATA is sincerely grateful to our host, Bangladesh Tourism Board under supervision of Ministry of Civil Aviation and

Tourism for their enthusiastic administration and hosting of PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. We thank you for your warm hospitality and generosity.

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