FIJET is proud to work with the following companies in the planning of the 50th FIJET Congress in Slovenia:
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As the oldest capital in Northern Europe, Tallinn has a long heritage of hosting tourists and for good reason. Although compact in size, Estonia offers a wealth of scenic diversity, architecture and opportunity for activities combined with a friendliness that is infectious.
Jim Thompson takes you inside the exciting and friendly city of Tallinn in this feature report.
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From the Editor's Desk - Jim discusses the ethics and demands of the FIJET mandate to publish, gives a quick look at the election procedure, notes proposed changes to the FIJET Bylaws, and updates activities concerning future Congress locations.
FIJET News - FIJET Vice President Garcia Brera visits La Paz, Bolovia to discuss a possible Congress in that area; the FIJET Election Committee begins work; and members are reminded to provide material for the Congress Memory Book that will be on display in Slovenia.
News from Around FIJET - FIJET Members are invited to join EJ at their Congress in Servia from September 19-21; Antonio Bonelli re-elected as President of CIST (Italy).
Congress Update - In this edition of the newsletter, we focus on the FIFTH full Day (sixth Congress Day) of the FIJET 50th World Congress (October 22) which will include a visit to the medieval Bled Castle that sits on a cliff over Bled Lake; a reception by the Mayor of Bled; a drive to Brdo Estate and the Brdo Congress Center - the venue of all major meetings held during the Slovenian Presidency of the EU; and the gala farewell party at the Grand Hotel Toplice on the shore of the picturesque Lake Bled
Worldview: Travel, Accessibility, and Self-determination. In this month's edition of Worldview, member Bob Fisher talks about the many aspects of travel for the physically impaired traveler.
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From the Editor's Desk - Jim notes that June 30 was "D-Day" for FIJET and answers some questions concerning the selection of "official" Associations in Belgium, Italy and Spain.
FIJET News - Information about submitting your application for the 50th FIJET World Congress in Slovenia; passing of the Congress and Board of Directors meeting "D-Day"; a reminder of Petr's new address; and calls to contribute to the Congress Memory Book.
News from Around FIJET - Sorry. No news this month! Without your input, there is nothing we can say - except, "please send in your contributions!
Congress Update - Details on the fourth day of 50th FIJET World Congress in Slovenia. In this edition of the newsletter, we focus on the FOURTH full Day of the event (October 21) which will include a trip to Goriška Brda ( called the "Slovenian Tuscany"); - a visit to the wine cellars and tasting tasting rooms in the area; a`drive through the picturesque valley of the Soča to Kobarid; a stop at the WWI museum; a truly spectacular ride on a vintage steam train that runs past winding rivers, narrow gorges and soaring mountains; and an overnight stay in the wonderful city of Bled.
Worldview: Geopolitics and the Travel Journalist - In this edition of his monthly column FIJET member, Bob Fisher (TravelJourno - FIJET USA/Canada) draws a parallel between geopolitics and the travel writer. What?? To find out what he means, you need to read the article!
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If there is one place on earth that seems to belong to everyone, it is Egypt. Mystical, magical and eternal, Egypt is a part of the world's collective conscience. Ask anyone about Egypt and they seem to 'know' this place, even if they have never been there.
Like most visitors, I arrived with memories - combinations of school studies, stories from friends, novels and old movies - of a land that I had never seen and expectations from a country and its people of a place that previously existed only in some vague dreams.
In this story, Jim Thompson (photos by Ryker Lomas) explores the wonders of this fabled land that was the site of the 2007 FIJET World Congress.
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From the Editor's Desk - Jim answers a question from a colleague who asks, "what is required to be a member of the FIJET Executive Committee?" and asks member for help with information about FIJET's past.
FIJET News - A reminder that your stories from Egypt and Estonia must be sent to the Secretary General by June 30; a new address for Secretary General Petr Kulhanek; and a reminder about the FIJET Member Directory.
News from Around FIJET - FIJET member Plamen Starev (Blugaria) reports on the passing of our esteemed colleague, Emil Aleksandrov and a report on FIJET Vice President Miguel Angel Garcia Brera (FIJETEspana) being awarded the "Oscar of the Mediterranean."
Congress Update - Details on the 50th FIJET World Congress in Slovenia. In this edition of the newsletter, we focus on the Third Day of the event (Day 3) which will include a tour of the Marina Portorož , a stop at the mysterious Karst region where the Škocjan Caves are located, a trip to to Lipica, home of the world famous Lipizzaner horses and a chance to win some money at the Nova Gorica casino, the Las Vegas of Slovenia.
Worldview: First Peoples, First Principles - In this edition of his monthly column FIJET member, Bob Fisher (TravelJourno - FIJET USA/Canada) looks at Aboriginal trave, a developing sector of the travel and tourism industry.
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