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May 1 Statement by the World Tourism Network

April 30, 2022
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by Alain St.Ange
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Vice President of World Tourism Network
Written by Alain St.Ange

The World Tourism Network issued a statement to honor May 1.

International Workers’ Day, is also known as Labour Day in most countries and is often referred to as May Day. It’s a celebration of laborers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labor movement and occurs every year on May Day. The day of the worker is celebrated in many countries around the globe.

Alain St. Ange, Vice President for International Relations for the World Tourism Network said:

“The 1st May is marked in the Community of Nations as Workers Day. We call on everyone to stand united, even more than ever before, to overcome the challenges of 2022 which will flow over into 2023 and possibly beyond.

The world managed to better understand Covid-19 and its challenges. Now all of us are faced with the Russia – Ukraine war and the effects arising from it.

The need for everyone to unite is now. Your family, your country, your continent, and the world depend on your dedication and commitment.

We are all workers and we must all appreciate that our own responsibilities keep the economic chain solid and alive.

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Be it the Manager or the Cleaner, the Captain or the deckhand, the boss, the director or the desk officer we all need to do more than ever before to keep our economies moving.

We need to work hard and guarantee a plate of food on the table for our respective families. Let us remain united and tackle the challenges as one,”

Alain St.Ange spoke from his base in Seychelles.

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Alain St.Ange

Alain St Ange has been working in the tourism business since 2009. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel.

He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. After one year of

After one year of service, he was promoted to the position of CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board.

In 2012 the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands regional Organization was formed and St Ange was appointed as the first president of the organization.

In a 2012 cabinet re-shuffle, St Ange was appointed as Minister of Tourism and Culture which he resigned on 28 December 2016 in order to pursue a candidacy as Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation.

At the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu in China, a person who was being sought after for the “Speakers Circuit” for tourism and sustainable development was Alain St.Ange.

St.Ange is the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who left office in December last year to run for the position of Secretary General of the UNWTO. When his candidature or document of endorsement was withdrawn by his country just a day before the elections in Madrid, Alain St.Ange showed his greatness as a speaker when he addressed the UNWTO gathering with grace, passion, and style.

His moving speech was recorded as the one on the best marking speeches at this UN international body.

African countries often remember his Uganda address for the East Africa Tourism Platform when he was a guest of honor.

As former Tourism Minister, St.Ange was a regular and popular speaker and was often seen addressing forums and conferences on behalf of his country. His ability to speak ‘off the cuff’ was always seen as a rare ability. He often said he speaks from the heart.

In Seychelles he is remembered for a marking address at the official opening of the island’s Carnaval International de Victoria when he reiterated the words of John Lennon famous song… ” you may say I am a dreamer, but I am not the only one. One day you will all join us and the world will be better as one”. The world press contingent gathered in Seychelles on the day ran with the words by St.Ange which made headlines everywhere.

St.Ange delivered the keynote address for the “Tourism & Business Conference in Canada”

Seychelles is a good example for sustainable tourism. This is therefore not surprising to see Alain St.Ange being sought after as a speaker on the international circuit.

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