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If there is one place on earth that seems to belong to everyone, it is Egypt. Mystical, magical and eternal, Egypt is a part of the world's collective conscience. Ask anyone about Egypt and they seem to 'know' this place, even if they have never been there.
Like most visitors, I arrived with memories - combinations of school studies, stories from friends, novels and old movies - of a land that I had never seen and expectations from a country and its people of a place that previously existed only in some vague dreams.
In this story, Jim Thompson (photos by Ryker Lomas) explores the wonders of this fabled land that was the site of the 2007 FIJET World Congress.
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From the Editor's Desk - Jim answers a question from a colleague who asks, "what is required to be a member of the FIJET Executive Committee?" and asks member for help with information about FIJET's past.
FIJET News - A reminder that your stories from Egypt and Estonia must be sent to the Secretary General by June 30; a new address for Secretary General Petr Kulhanek; and a reminder about the FIJET Member Directory.
News from Around FIJET - FIJET member Plamen Starev (Blugaria) reports on the passing of our esteemed colleague, Emil Aleksandrov and a report on FIJET Vice President Miguel Angel Garcia Brera (FIJETEspana) being awarded the "Oscar of the Mediterranean."
Congress Update - Details on the 50th FIJET World Congress in Slovenia. In this edition of the newsletter, we focus on the Third Day of the event (Day 3) which will include a tour of the Marina Portorož , a stop at the mysterious Karst region where the Škocjan Caves are located, a trip to to Lipica, home of the world famous Lipizzaner horses and a chance to win some money at the Nova Gorica casino, the Las Vegas of Slovenia.
Worldview: First Peoples, First Principles - In this edition of his monthly column FIJET member, Bob Fisher (TravelJourno - FIJET USA/Canada) looks at Aboriginal trave, a developing sector of the travel and tourism industry.
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From the Editor's Desk - Jim recalls some memories from the 2008 Congress in Egypt; looks forward to the 50th Congress in Slovenia and notes the wonderful time enjoyed during the Board of Directors meeting in Estonia.
FIJET News - Petr Kulhanek offers the meeting notes from the Board of Directors meeting in Tallinn, Estonia; Jim Thompson details the week-long activities surrounding the Board of Directors meeting; A new address for the Secretary General; and a reminder that current information is needed to update the new Member Directory.
News from Around FIJET - A special report on FITUR from FIJET Vice President, Miguel Angel Garcia Brera (FIJETEspana) and information report from VEJ in Germany.
Congress Update - Details on the 50th FIJET World Congress in Slovenia. In this edition of the newsletter, we focus on the second day of the event which will include a visit to Šmarješke Toplice Spa resort; luncheion in the picturesque castle of Otočec; a boat ride to the medieval town of Piran; and a visit to Portorož - the most popular seaside resort on the Slovenian coast.
Worldview: Remembering the Person in the Place - In this month's column, member Bob Fisher finds a comparison between Estonia and Arkansas.
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