Presentation By Theo Charalambous Executive Director & Chairman of the Council (EMRF General Assembly, Serbia 14&15 June2010)

The Logo The blue color symbolizes the Mediterranean sea, the golden yellow the sun, the stars symbolize the founding members and Europe, the green open book symbolizes the knowledge and our commitment to be environmentally friendly.

The mission statement To promote the highest standards in Education, Training and Professional Practice for the benefit of the Euro- Mediterranean Tourism Industry.

The voting members Educational Institutions (offering Hospitality & Tourism Education) Professional Organizations (in the fields of Hospitality & Tourism) Chambers & Employers Federations. National Tourism Organizations.

The Foundation of the Euro - Mediterranean Academy of Tourism EMAT Excellence in Hospitality PROTOCOL We gathered on this day Tuesday 20 th October 2009 at the University of Nicosia for the purpose to confirm, as founding members of the Euro-Mediterranean Academy of Tourism, our commitment to the purpose and objectives of the Academy being the promotion of the highest standards in Education, Training and Professional Practice for the benefit of the Euro- Mediterranean Tourism Industry.

The Founding Members of EMAT University of Nicosia EDEX – Educational Excellence / Intercollege Cyprus Hotel Association Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association Cyprus Restaurant Association Boutros N. Assad(Syria) Balkan Alliance of Hotel Associations (BAHA) The alliance of Romanian Employers Confederation Euro - Mediterranean Restaurant Federation

Support from Government The ceremony was conducted under the auspices of the Honorable Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Mr. Antonis Paschalides and witnessed by the Director– General of the Cyprus Tourism Organization Ms. Phoeve Katsouri. Both expressed their full support to this important initiative.

The Executive Council President : Stelios Kiliaris Chairman of the Council :Theo Charalambous Executive Council Nicos Peristianis Stylianos Mavromoustakos Zacharias Ioannides Phanos Leventis Panayiotis Constanti Virtual Members Daniela Gregoriou (ACPR) Khaled Osman Khalil (EMRF) Assad Boutros (SEBC) George Schembri (MHRA) Doncho Tanevski (BAHA)

New Members Institute of Hospitality (Cyprus Branch) University of Pitesti (Romania) Chamber of Tourism Establishments (Egypt) Tecoma Contract s.r.o. (Slovakia)

The main objectives and activities To act as an Academic Body awarding Hospitality and Tourism Qualifications at craft, supervisory and management levels. To support the Hospitality and Tourism Industry with relevant training programs for existing employees and to promote Continuous Professional Development.

The main objectives and activities To support and engage in Hospitality and Tourism related research and to disseminate the research findings. To promote Best Practice for the Hospitality and Tourism Education and Industry. To ensure that manpower knowledge and Skills develop to match the Industry needs

The main objectives and activities To promote the mutual recognition of Hospitality and Tourism Qualifications, within the Euro-Mediterranean region, through the Educational and Training Programs of EMAT. To support other Organizations which have similar objectives with EMAT, and to promote co-operation and partnerships.

The main objectives and activities To invite the Hospitality and Tourism Educational sector and Industry to participate and support the work of EMAT. To build-up the membership of EMAT to be representative of the Euro-Mediterranean Hospitality and Tourism Educational and Industry sectors.

The main objectives and activities To provide networking opportunities between the Hospitality and Tourism Educational sector with industry professionals, to exchange knowledge and examine future trends. To establish a website Link and to provide common Research Questions inviting contributions from Academics and industry professionals.

The main objectives and activities To publish reports, professional guides and directories. To promote e-learning aiming at improving the knowledge and skills of students and Industry Professionals. To organize Conferences, Seminars and Workshops bringing together the Hospitality and Tourism Educationalists and Industry Professionals.

The main objectives and activities To publish reports, professional guides and directories. To promote e-learning aiming at improving the knowledge and skills of students and Industry Professionals. To organize Conferences, Seminars and Workshops bringing together the Hospitality and Tourism Educationalists and Industry Professionals.

A message from the Executive Council Welcome to the official site of the Euro Mediterranean Academy of Tourism (EMAT), a not-for-profit Organization, that has been formed following a joint initiative of Educational Institutions and Professional Associations from a number of countries of the Euro-Mediterranean zone. One of our first activities was to extend an invitation to the National Tourism Organizations, of the countries of the Euro-Med zone, to join EMAT as Honorary Members. We have no doubt that the NTO’s will add value, expertise and in essence confirm their support and commitment for the promotion of hospitality excellence in our part of the world. Building up its membership to be representative of the Euro Mediterranean zone, EMAT can influence, support and contribute for the advancement of Education, Training and Professionalism in our industry. We therefore urge the Euro-Mediterranean Hospitality/Tourism Educational Institutions, Associations and related Organizations to join and support the work of EMAT.

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