As CQUniversity ramps up its new tourism degree programs for 2012, the two key academic staff members who will deliver the world-class degree have been confirmed as members of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) global ‘Panel of Tourism Experts'.

Dr Scott Richardson, who'll be moving from Gladstone Campus to Noosa Campus, and Steve Noakes from Mackay Campus have been invited by the UNWTO to be part of the international panel that advises the world's largest intergovernmental agency for tourism on trends and marketing strategies.

Steve Noakes (left) and Dr Scott Richardson

The new CQUniversity tourism lecturers are building stronger linkages with these global organizations so students and staff can benefit through curriculum development and research access. 

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The United Nations World Tourism Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations and the leading international organization in the field of tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how.

UNWTO plays a central and decisive role in promoting the development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism throughout the world.

The Organization encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, with a view to ensuring that member countries, tourist destinations and businesses maximize the positive economic, social and cultural effects of tourism and fully reap its benefits, while minimizing its negative social and environmental impacts.

The UNWTO also facilitates a signification tourism education and training division through its 'Themis Foundation'. Details via http://www.unwto.org/