IIPT 37th ANNIVERSARY–JORDAN–MAY 14-21, 2023
Dear IIPT FAMILY:
As we end this important year of transition, the IIPT Board of Directors would like to thank each and every one of you for your faithfulness and hard work towards the realization of IIPT’s Mission, and for your attendance and participation at our most recent IIPT FAMILY MEETING. As promised, attached please find the REGISTRATION FORM for our 37th Anniversary event in Jordan next year. At this important Celebration, we will pay special Tribute to Dr. Louis D’Amore, global visionary and leader extraordinaire, who founded and has led the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism to a place of international prominence, admiration and respect. Under Dr. D’Amore’s shepherding, IIPT has not only introduced the concept of Peace Through Tourism but has also built a phenomenal organizational infrastructure and movement to implement tangible, measurable programmatic and policy initiatives including the dedication of 450 global Peace Parks on six of the seven continents around the world.
Dr. D’Amore has also brought together top government, corporate and civic leaders as well as leading intellectuals across the globe to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. One such example is his spearheading a global summit on Climate Change in Lusaka, Zambia in 2011, which has proven to be both prescient and revolutionary in its findings and its global recommendations. Our Brother has dedicated nearly four decades of his Life; especially his time, resources and endless sacrifices to achieve the critically important Mission of Peace Through Tourism. President Zelensky, after being engaged in a deadly war throughout 2022, told the American people in his surprise visit to Washington, D.C.: “I wish you Peace”. Lou D’Amore has understood this for a long time. We owe him an immeasurable debt of gratitude.
Our next major goal in Jordan is to officially pass the Baton of IIPT’s Presidency to Mr. Ajay Prakash. We are very proud of his distinguished achievements and grateful for his many contributions already made to IIPT. This ascendancy, therefore, deserves our full support. Finally, during this Anniversary event, we will rededicate our Global Peace Park at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, dedicate a new Peace Park at the Azraq Wetlands Preserve, and Tour some of Jordan’s most iconic sites. This will be a spectacular time of Reunion, Renewal and Celebration for our entire global family. Therefore, we ask and encourage all leaders and members of every chapter, all Advisory Board members, Ambassadors, and all other members of the IIPT Family to please make every effort to be a part of this historic occasion.
For planning purposes, we ask that you please complete your Registration Form as comprehensively as possible and click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.
Please return it to Mr. Donald King (Email: travelking47@gmail.com) at your earliest possible convenience (please note important deadlines).
We look forward to a great year in 2023 and wish you and your families HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a most blessed and prosperous New Year !!!
Sincerely,
Timothy Marshall
Chairman
IIPT Board of Directors
Join members of the IIPT family as we honor the legacy of Lou D’Amore’s 37 years of leadership. Our itinerary will allow us to participate in the rededication of the IIPT Peace Park at Bethany beyond Jordan; to hear from the leadership of the Ministry of Tourism and the Royal Society for Conservation of Nature about their strong efforts in the area of eco-tourism.
We will also spend time with Syrian refugee children at a community center. And at Azraq Wetlands Reserve we will dedicate a new IIPT Peace Park. The itinerary will also allow us to visit some of the most significant sites in all the Middle East–The Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, Petra and Mt. Nebo. Registration form
Itinerary Highlights:
Sunday, May 14—Arrive Queen Alia International Airport/transfer to hotel O/N Movenpick Dead Sea
Monday, May 15—Dead Sea/Rededication of IIPT Peace Park O/N Movenpick Dead Sea
Tuesday, May 16–Amman tour/RSCJ lunch & presentation/to Azraq O/N Azraq Lodge
Wednesday, May 17—Azraq community center/IIPT Peace Park dedication O/N Azraq Lodge
Thursday, May 18—Shumari Wildlife Preserve/to Wadi Rum O/N Wadi Rum Space Camp
Friday, May 19—Full day tour of Wadi Rum/to Petra O/N Petra Movenpick
Saturday, March 20—Full day tour of Petra O/N Petra Movenpick
Sunday, May 21— Mt. Nebo/Madaba/farewell dinner/late departure
$2230 per person, double occupancy. Single supplement $520. Does not include airfare. Includes 7 nights’ accommodations, breakfast & dinner daily, plus one lunch: all transfers, English-speaking guide, all entrance fees and a package of school supplies for the Syrian refugee children.
Does not include tips or beverages with meals.
$300 deposit required by February 15 , 2023. and Final payment due March 15, 2023
Click here for Registration form