MR. JUERGEN THOMAS STEINMETZ CHAIRMAN- WORLD TOURISM NETWORK (WTN) Juergen Thomas Steinmetz is the Founder of the World Tourism Network (WTN), who also founded the eTurboNews in 1999 as the first online newsletter for the global travel tourism industry. Having started his career as a travel agent in Germany in 1979, Juergen has been continuously involved in the travel and tourism industry. Today, he is one of the most influential figures in the industry, as the publisher of eTurboNews (eTN), a widely-read and highly-regarded travel and tourism publication. Juergen is also the CEO of the TravelNewsGroup, and a founding chair of the African Tourism Board. He serves on the board of several international travel and tourism-related associations. Over the years, Juergen has worked and collaborated with various national tourism offices, non-governmental organizations, private and non-profit organizations, and has been involved in planning, implementing, and quality control of a range of travel and tourism-related activities and programs, including tourism policies and legislation. Juergen's major strengths include his vast knowledge of the travel and tourism industry from the perspective of a successful private enterprise owner, his excellent networking skills, strong leadership, superb communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments, and advisory skills in both political and non-political arenas concerning tourism programs, policies, and legislation. He has a thorough knowledge of current industry practices and trends and is a computer and Internet junkie. Speaker's Presentations (HTM2023): "Rejuvenating Travel Spirit and Tourism Businesses: Adapting to Climate Change, Embracing Sustainability, and Building a Resilient Tourism Industry"
Juergen Thomas Steinmetz is the Founder of the World Tourism Network (WTN), who also founded the eTurboNews in 1999 as the first online newsletter for the global travel tourism industry.
Having started his career as a travel agent in Germany in 1979, Juergen has been continuously involved in the travel and tourism industry. Today, he is one of the most influential figures in the industry, as the publisher of eTurboNews (eTN), a widely-read and highly-regarded travel and tourism publication. Juergen is also the CEO of the TravelNewsGroup, and a founding chair of the African Tourism Board. He serves on the board of several international travel and tourism-related associations.
Over the years, Juergen has worked and collaborated with various national tourism offices, non-governmental organizations, private and non-profit organizations, and has been involved in planning, implementing, and quality control of a range of travel and tourism-related activities and programs, including tourism policies and legislation.
Juergen's major strengths include his vast knowledge of the travel and tourism industry from the perspective of a successful private enterprise owner, his excellent networking skills, strong leadership, superb communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in all regulated environments, and advisory skills in both political and non-political arenas concerning tourism programs, policies, and legislation. He has a thorough knowledge of current industry practices and trends and is a computer and Internet junkie.
Speaker's Presentations (HTM2023):
"Rejuvenating Travel Spirit and Tourism Businesses: Adapting to Climate Change, Embracing Sustainability, and Building a Resilient Tourism Industry"