First Choice Holidays PLC Headline Sponsor for Responsible Tourism Day at World Travel Market

First Choice Holidays PLC, recently confirmed as sponsors of the Responsible Tourism Awards, is to sponsor what is regarded as one of the most popular themed days at the upcoming four-day World Travel Market (WTM 2005) in London.

Commenting on the sponsorship Dermot Blastland, PLC Director and Managing Director of the Mainstream Holidays Sector said First Choice Holidays PLC is fully committed to sustainable development and is pro-actively working towards this goal.

“Last year we sponsored the Responsible Tourism Awards and are doing so again this year. We are delighted to have the opportunity to expand this to include sole sponsorship of the Responsible Tourism Day at World Travel Market on November 16, where so many people in the industry come together to debate this important issue”, he commented.

“This announcement highlights the increased importance the industry is placing on all aspects of responsible tourism. World Travel Market is proud of the role it continues to play in raising key issues and encouraging debate. This is seen as one of the most important dates in the responsible tourism calendar of events”, said Fiona Jeffery, Group Exhibition Director and founder of the Day.

This is followed by the Global Challenge Debate, also on the World Stage, which brings together four key players in the sector to discuss and debate key issues affecting responsible tourism. Chairperson will be John Stapleton who has been involved in Responsible Tourism Day for the past four years.

Responsible Tourism Day takes place on Wednesday 16 November from 11.00 onwards. All events are free and allocated on a first come first served basis.

For more information log onto www.wtmlondon.com.