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Connecting people and cultures through Tourism in the Mediterranean region
29-30 May 2016, Lebanon
FINAL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
1- ALGERIA
Ahmad Bouzian Ambassador Embassy of Algeria in Beirut
2- CYPRUS
Christina Rafty Ambassador Embassy of Cyprus in Beirut
Elpis Ilia Commercial Attaché Embassy of Cyprus in Beirut
3- CZECH REPUBLIC
Jiri Bohac Sales & Marketing Director Faith Journeys
4- EGYPT
Amr El-Ezabi Advisor to the Minister of Tourism
Dina Tadros Managing Director and Partner iTALôTEL Tours
5- FRANCE
Emmanuel Bonne Ambassador Embassy of France in Beirut
Benoit de Sagazan Editor in Chief Le Monde de la Bible
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6- GREECE
Athanasios Leoussis Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in Beirut
Panos Gregos Cultural Attache Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in Beirut
George Drakopoulos President and CEO Tourism Generis
7- IRAQ
Mohammad Abdel Jabber Musa Chairman of Tourism Board Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities
Aseel Abaas Hassan Head of Religious Tourism section Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities
8- ITALY
Massimo Marotti Ambassador Embassy of Italy in Beirut
Federica Mazzotta First Secretary Embassy of Italy in Beirut
Barbara Chiodi Director Brevivet S.p.A.
Antonio Barone (by videoconference) Director La Rotta dei Fenici
Alessia Mariotti (by videoconference) President Phoenicians Route’s Scientific Committee University of Bologna
9- JORDAN
H.E. Nayef Hmeidi Al Fayez Minister of Tourism and Antiquities
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Abed Al Razzaq Issam Arabiyat General Manager Jordan Tourism Board
Hesham Al Abbadi Director of Minister's office Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
10- LEBANON
H.E. Michel Pharaon Minister of Tourism
Nada Sardouk Director General of Tourism affairs Ministry of Tourism
Dory Renno Advisor to the Minister Ministry of Tourism
Marlene Coussa Director of Minister’s Cabinet Ministry of Tourism
Gaby Kattini Advisor to the Minister Ministry of Tourism
Serge Akl Director Lebanese Tourism office in France
Joumana Kebrit Director of Studies and Research Ministry of Tourism
Joseph George Haimari Advisor to the Minister of Tourism UNWTO Focal Point Ministry of Tourism
Rabih Chaddad Tourism Festivals Manager Ministry of Tourism of Lebanon
Petra Obeid Head of Youth Department Ministry of Tourism of Lebanon
Paola Rizk Consultant Ministry of Tourism of Lebanon 4
Hala Mansour Tour Guide Ministry of Tourism of Lebanon
Anne Marie Afeich Curator of the National Museum of Beirut Ministry of Culture
Sarkis Khoury Director General of Antiquities Ministry of Culture
Hareth Boustany Historian/Archaelogy expert
Antoine Khoury Harb Secretary General Lebanese Heritage Foundation
Henry Zgheib Director of the Center for Lebanese Heritage Lebanese American University
Samir Sarkis Founding Member and General Secretary On the Footsteps of Jesus in South Lebanon Foundation
Joseph Khoreich Member On the Footsteps of Jesus
Hiam Boustany Member On the Footsteps of Jesus
Haytham Fawaz President of the Tour Guide syndicate in Lebanon La Rotta dei Fenici
Alain Hochar Group Managing Director M&C Saatchi
Christel Aaraje Account Manager M&C Saatchi
Lara Eid Content Architect M&C Saatchi
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Walid Atallah Owner Tarte aux Poires
Frederic Ricky E Dakouny Owner Tarte aux Poires
Nabil Constantine Senior educational consultant Educational Research Center
Wadih Kanaan General Secretary Syndicate of Hotel Owners in Lebanon
Ali Hassan Zreik General Manager Qabas Association for the preservation of religious monuments in Lebanon
Elie Constantine Senior Collector Libano- Suisse Insurance Company
Hosn Abboud Founding Member Mary´s Path (Darb Maryam)
Zizette Chamaa Member Mary´s Path (Darb Maryam)
Akram Sukkarie University Professor Faculty of Tourism - Lebanese University
Ghada Salem University Professor Faculty of Tourism - Lebanese University
Alain Khalil Alwan President Hajj and religious tourism development foundation
Elie Rizk President Fairs organizing foundation
Fatmeh Charf Al Rafa Librarian American University of Beirut
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Nazih Rizk Lawyer
Rami Kastoun Operation Manager Miramar Hotel, Resort and Spa
Ali Kazouiny Group Operations Manager Saad Holding
George El Murr Executive Manager Murr Travel and Tourism
Tony Ramy President Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon
Doreid Audi Europe Managing Editor Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal
Joumana Dammous Salame Managing Director Hospitality Services
Micheline Maalouf Biankis Manager Dedalos Tour Operator
Aimilios Biagkis Managing Director Dedalos Tour Operator
Elie Khoury Hospitality Consultant
Rima Younes Human Resources Manager Portemilio Hotel
Ziad Kaade President Portemilio Hotel
Charles Arbid President Lebanese Franchise Association
Cynthia Abou Nader Baldati 7
Ghassan Abdallah Secretary Sea Tourism Foundation
Teddy Aouad Operations Manager Three o nine- Urban house
Roula Korban Khadra Managing Partner Three o nine- Urban house
Christian Char Board Member Port of Beirut
Fadila Maraouch Chairperson Hospitality Management and Travel and Tourism Management Departments American University of Science and Technology (AUST)
11- MALTA
Gulia Gavin Chairman Malta Tourism Authority
Michael Piscopo Director of Communications and Digital Media Malta Tourism Authority
12- MOROCCO
Ali Oumlil Ambassador Embassy of Morocco in Beirut
13- PALESTINE
H.E. Rula Ma’ayah Minister of Tourism and Antiquities
Jiries Qumsiyeh Director of Minister´s Office Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Majed Ishaq Director of Marketing Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Hani Abu Dayeh President Net Tours 8
Rateb Y. Rabie President and CEO Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation
14- SENEGAL
Abdoulaye Diallo Managing Partner Diallo Tours
15- SPAIN
Milagros Hernando Echavarri Ambassador Embassy of Spain in Beirut
Francisco Singul Director of Culture for the St James Way Tourism of Galicia
Maria Dolores Lopez Sanchez Professor International Center for Study of the Christian Orient
Renaih Hanna Hatter Professor International Center for Study of the Christian Orient
16- TUNISIA
Karim Boudaly Ambassador Embassy of Tunisia in Beirut
Sami Gharbi General Architect Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts
Tarek Zayene Division head Tunisian Tourism Office
Ibrahim Ouerzazi General Manager Travel Academy events
Hayfa Tounsi Travel agency owner
17- TURKEY
Ercyes Cagatay Ambassador Embassy of Turkey in Beirut 9
Faruk Pekin CEO Fest Travel
18- UNITED KINGDOM
Alison Hilliard Director The Green Pilgrimage Network
International and Regional Organizations
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Michelle Krogh Programme Officer, Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (UNESCO) Joseph Kreidi Cultural Project Officer Beirut Office
COUNCIL OF EUROPE Stefano Dominioni Executive-Secretary European Institute of Cultural Routes
Eleonora Berti (by videoconference) Council of Europe Cultural Routes Project Coordinator
ASSOCIATION OF THE MEDITERRANEAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (ASCAME) Mohamed Choucair President ASCAME and the CCIA-BML
Special guests
CNN John Defterios CNNMoney Emerging Markets Editor
Media
Burhan Al Ashkar Journalist Jordan News Agency
Mohammad Ali Al-Rashidi Sales & Marketing Manager Axis Media - Lebanon
Rania Raad Journalist L´Orient Le Jour - Lebanon 10
Elham Abu Daher Reporter Sawt Lebnan
Afif Mahmoudi Reporter Sawt Lebnan
Antoine Dagher Editor in Chief - Publisher East Med Energy News and Views - Lebanon
Berthe Daccache Journalist Iktissad - Lebanon
Nabila Rahhal Hospitality and Retail Editor Executive Magazine - Lebanon
Marwan Kai Managing Director Media International Services - United Arab Emirates
World Tourism Organization
Taleb Rifai Secretary-General
Amr Abdel-Ghaffar Regional Director for the Middle East and Adviser to the Secretary-General on Tourism and Peace
Jin-Yung Woo Adviser to the Secretary-General on Tourism and Culture
Lili Kfoury Tourism and Culture Programme
Maria Soledad Gaido Regional Programme for the Middle East
Ethna Murphy Consultant