Tamkeen for Sustainable
Tourism Development TASUD
TASUD
Tamkeen for Sustainable Tourism Development
A non-for-profit Company established in 2020, in Jordan, in response to the grave and adverse impact by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on global economy and Jordan’s tourism and hospitality sector.
TASUD believes that tourism is a force for a better life; when managed responsibly it can transform people’s livelihoods and build resilient communities while preserving and safeguarding the environment. TASUD – while locally oriented, operates within the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs: 2030) and commits to the principles of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET), and the UN Women Equality Principles (WEP) to guide TASUD’s objectives.
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SOURCES OF FUNDING
TASUD will generate its own funding from memberships and events. TASUD will apply for funds and grants to achieve its goals in line with its mandate.
Tamkeen for Sustainable Tourism Development (TASUD) is a registered non-profit company at the Companies Control Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade Letter No. M.Sh./15/1320/10347 Dated 01/02/2021 Under Registration No.1320 Dated 27/01/2021 Company National Number 200180471 Contact us mailto:[email protected] Visit our page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tamkeenSTD.
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TASUD ADVISORY COUNCIL
Tamkeen for Sustainable Tourism Development (TASUD) forms the Advisory Council (AC) to provide a platform for private sector organizations and NGOs from tourism and other related sectors to discuss, share experiences and collaborate to achieve a stained tourism development and green economy in Jordan.
The primary remit of the AC is to address the challenges facing sustainable development in Jordan and ensure achieving the vision, mission, goals and strategic objectives set by TASUD.
TASUD Advisory Council (AC) Presidency:
The presidency of the AC is an honorary one, will be headed by a renowned dignitary from the public or private sector in Jordan.
- President -H.E Dr. Alia Hatough- Bouran, Senator, Deputy Head of Senate.
- Honarary President Dr. Taleb Rifai – Former Secretary General for UNWTO.
TASUD Advisory Council (AC) Membership:
Members of the AC are dignitaries representing public and private sector entities and CEOs of companies, businesses, local community NGOs, professional associations and R&D and education institutions, ICT companies and entrepreneurships. Below are the names of AC members:
- Royal Society for Conservation of Nature (RSCN) – Chair, H.E Mr. Khaled Irani.
- Tourism Investment- former Senator and JHA – Chairman, H.E Mr. Michael Nazzal.
- Ayla Oasis Development Company – Managing Director, Mr. Sahl Dudin.
- EDAMA Association- Chairman, Dr. Dureid Mahasneh.
- Integrated Technology Group (ITG) – CEO, Mr. Walid Tahabsim.
- Information and Communication Technology Association (INT@J) – CEO, Mr. Nidal Bitar.
- NAMA Strategic Intelligence Solutions– Politics and Government- Chairman, Dr. Fares Braizat.
- Envision Consulting Group & former Minister of State for Economic Affairs- CEO, Dr. Yusuf Mansur.
- Petra Travel & Tourism Co. – General Manager & former JITOA Chairman, Mr. Awni Kawar.
- TASUD Board Members.
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