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IFEA Europe is an association. There is a board of directors that represents professionals in the fields of culture, city marketing, tourism, festival organisations and education. Who is Who? We have our Annual General Meeting (AGM) with the members during our Annual Conference or during our main Behind the Scenes Session. Our Executive Directors manages our daily activities. Board work - board member Sif Gunnarsdottir, Reykjavik Winter Festival Our members are a variety of people from different subject areas that our global network offers. As a member you are part of it too and share expertise, experience and enthusiasm with other members. IFEA Europe is a not for profit-organization and our incomes come from its membershipfees, conference fees and grants. By joining IFEA you do not only support your industry, you also raise your profile and credibility as a stakeholder who makes an active contribution to the international festivals and events industry Participate, and you and the organizations you are associated with, will benefit! IFEA Europe c/o AOIFE The Enterprise & Technology Centre PC-0 Ballinasloe Co Galway Ireland Tel: + 353 76 602 4228

Founded in 1956 as the Festival Manager's Association, the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) today is The Premiere Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. In partnership with global affiliates under the umbrellas of IFEA Africa, IFEA Asia, IFEA Australia, IFEA Europe, IFEA Latin America, IFEA Middle East, and IFEA North America, the organization's common vision is for "A Globally United Industry that Touches Lives in a Positive Way through Celebration". With a target audience that includes all those who produce and support quality celebrations for the benefit of their respective "communities", the IFEA's primary focus is identifying and providing access to the professional resources and networks that will, as stated in our mission, inspire and enable those in our industry to realize their dreams, build community and sustain success through celebration. The IFEA exists to serve the needs of our entire industry, who share our core values of excellence & quality; the sharing of experience, knowledge, creativity and best practices; and the importance of "community" building both locally and globally. Our success lies in the success of those we serve through professional education, programming, products and resources, networking and representation. The IFEA enjoys the active support of over 2000 Premiere Members, a self-selected group of industry leading professionals and organizations who continue to set and raise the bar for themselves and everyone in our industry with regard to creativity, quality, professionalism, experience, and success. These members (including all event categories, budget and attendance levels), while representing only a part of the festivals and events industry as a whole, have learned the value of active and continued involvement with their professional peers at the highest levels and have set themselves apart from the pack. They represent the very best of our industry brand and through their involvement, the IFEA is able to build a stronger foundation for our common industry. The IFEA is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, in the northwestern United States and in 2005 celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The organization's offices are located in the historic Boise Train Depot. 2603 West Eastover Terrace Boise, ID 83706 U.S.A. Tel: (+1-208) 433-0950

An explanation of the services that the Federation of Tour Operators provide The following is a list of activities we do fulfil: Bring about change and improvement in all areas affecting overseas holidays, from the UK departure point, through the journey, to the accommodation and standards of safety, health and hygiene overseas. The point of contact for government (UK, EU and destinations) on all UK outbound tour operating related issues. Co-ordinate members' activities, and therefore the activity of the UK outbound travel industry in key areas of operational delivery – crisis handling, health and safety, sustainable tourism, operational issues, and establishing best practice standards. Co-operation and co-ordination with other trade associations and interested parties to support the delivery of the short term and long term requirements of FTO's membership. Lobby to ensure that the tax burden on holidaymakers is as low as possible. Promotes the professional and positive image of the industry and the FTO membership in the UK and to overseas destination countries. Provides public relations support, including acting as a spokesman for members where appropriate on issues affecting more than one member. Currently acts as a regulator of financial protection on behalf of its membership in relation to their non ATOL business. Represents its members at meetings of the International Federation of Tour Operators (IFTO), the European trade association for tour operators. and provides secretariat facilities for IFTO. First Floor Graphic House, 14-16 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4EA Tel: 01444 457900 - Fax: 01444 457901

IFPRA represents every aspect of parks, recreation, amenity, open spaces, countryside and culture. The Federation’s main Aims and Objectives include the: advancement of parks, recreation, cultural and leisure services through representation and the dissemination of information, adoption of internationally acceptable training and qualification standards, promotion of relevant research, establishment of national recreation and park associations, promotion of the conservation ethic and the reduction of pollution, encouragement of efficient use of resources, organisation of international congresses and meetings, publication of a journal, the international exchange of students and professionals, establishment of regional sectors where appropriate. development of an international network of individuals and organisations concerned with the objectives of the Federation Globe House, Crispin Close, Caversham, Reading, England, RG4 7JS Tel/Fax: +44 (0)118 946 1680

Find out here about The International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT)! IFITT is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to promote international discussion about information and communication technologies and tourism and is the leading organisation in this field. Information and communication systems forming a global network are having a profound influence on the tourism and leisure industry. Reservation systems, distributed multi-media systems, mobile working places and electronics markets are notable results of this development. Advances in the use and development of tools, technologies and methodologies that have facilitated the efficient networking of information systems in the tourism industry and their economic and organisational impacts are to be discussed within the federation. Members of IFITT are either people working in this area or organisations, companies and research institutes (institutional members). The Headquarters of IFITT are based in Innsbruck, Austria. This takes into account, that the Region of the Tyrol, the city of Innsbruck, the Tyrolean Tourist Board and the Congress Centre Innsbruck, have initiated this undertaking. Objectives To provide a lively forum for discussion, assessment and transfer of know-how and experience amongst its members. To contribute to the process of research and development in this growing and most important field of international travel. To promote the free interchange of information and ideas about this field both among specialists and amongst the consumers at large. To develop and maintain the integrity and competence of individuals and organisations engaged in the practices and sciences of information and communication technologies and travel & tourism. Vorderglemm 158 5751 Maishofen Austria Tel: (+43-6542) 8048016 Fax: (+43-6542) 804804

FIDOF coordinates information about festivals and cultural events and stimulates organizers to continue being an integral part of world's communication between people by providing stages for professionals and amateurs Prof. Armando Moreno with legendary Oscar-awarded movie actor Bob Hope in Nashville, Tennessee Prof. Moreno and Oscar-awarded movie star ("Love Story") Ali McGraw as members of the Jury at the Tokyo Music Festival