Newsmakers Ladi Jemi Alade Joseph Ankumah Rick Baronji Jerry W. Bird Helen Broadus Louis D'Amore Dr. Beryl Dorsett Hon. A. Graham- Douglas Robert Eilets Hon. Mike Gizo Harold Gordon Mug. Goufrani John Graham Therese Haury Jeralynn Hayes Karen Hoffman Roger Kacou Charles Kileo Paul Kisoni Hon. Zakia Meghji Maurizio Melloni Marlene Melton Eunice Rawlings David Saunders Hon. Yusuf A. Sukkar Selassie Tafesse Elyse White Jonathan Wosu More Intros (1) More Intros (2)

I.II ... "The medium is the message." Marshall McLuhan INTRODUCTIONS: First meet ' Our Advertisers,' recommended by Africa Travel Magazine, whose core subscribers (ATA -ASTA -ARTA travel agencies), represent hundreds of thousands of travelers in the USA and Canada. Next, we introduce our advisors, Seven African Tourism Ministers, plus Hotel Airline, Tour Company and Travel Agency Owners and Executives on our ATA Board. Last but not least, we introduce our past, present and future contributors to the magazine's content, listed on the left hand column and below: Whitehead, Miles join A&T Magazines VANCOUVER, BC: Joseph Whitehead, former publisher of the Journal of Commerce, has joined AVIATION & TRAVEL MAGAZINES as a Co-Publisher and Senior Advisor. A&T has produced Africa Travel Magazine since 1995. Whitehead, a long time friend of Managing Editor Jerry W. Bird, provided valuable guidance in launching the group's Apec Edition, reaching people of influence in 18 world economies. He is a Director of Weyerhaeuser Corporation, Seattle and was active in setting up trade with Korea and other Asia Pacific nations. Mr. Edwin Miles brings a special talent to the team, being a key marketing executive with several major auto manufacturers. As Automotive Editor, Mr. Miles will focus on "Great Drives and Circle Tours." (continued) Hani Yamani, CEO, Air Harbour Technologies Hani A.Z. Yamani, Chairman, Air Harbour Technologies, an international company with headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will serve as the Chairperson of the 26th International Congress of the Africa Travel Association (ATA). Air Harbour Technologies, a leader in sustainable tourism development, is extensively involved in the travel and tourism sector in Africa, with offices in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, Mozambique and South Africa. Air Harbour Technologies' projects include airports, hotels and infrastructure in West, North, East and Southern Africa. (continued) Lorig Yekhpairian, American Express Lorig Yekhpairian, CTC, Vice President, Travel Worldwide Coordination and Industry Relations, will keynote the Africa Travel Association's 26th International Congress Mira Berman, ATA Executive Director, stated that "ATA is very pleased to have such a well respected travel industry leader as Lorig Yekhpairian address the association's first ever congress in South Africa. And it is especially appropriate for this congress, because American Express has played and continues to play, a strong role in the development of both SATH and IIPT." (continued) Lions of Tanzania Safaris & Tours One of the leading tour operators in Dar es Salaam, Lions main objective is to offer a personalized,efficient and competitive service. Safaris and Tailor made holidays to Northern Circuit, Hiking treks to the 'Roof of Africa' -Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Transire National Park and Lake Maranyara National Park. Also Southern Circuit- Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park. Special packages to the Spice Island Zanzibar, Pemba, Mafia Island, Coast Region, Bagamoyo Slave Town, Pangani and Saadani Game Reserve,as well as Honeymoon packages and beach holidays . Lions promises you an unforgettable time. LIONS OF TANZANIA SAFARIS & TOURS LTD SUKAINA HAJI., GENERAL MANAGER E-mail: lions@raha.com Tel: 2121721, Website:www.lions.co.tz Lesley Cripps Wildlife Promotions t/as Talking Travel Manor Barn, Wylye Road, Hanging Langford, Salisbury SP3 4NW, UK Tel/Fax (0)1722 790023 . website: http://www.exploreafrica.org Marketing and representing: EAST & CENTRAL AFRICA: Wild Frontiers, G & C Tours ZAMBIA: Taita Falcon Lodge, Wasawange Lodge, Kafunta River Lodge, Chinzombo Safari Lodge ZIMBABWE: Malilangwe Private Wildlife Reserve (Pamushana & Nduna Safari Lodge), Black Rhino Safaris, Gorges Lodge, Elephant Point Camp, Lemon & Carey Safaris WORLD WIDE: High & Wild - Elite Adventure & Journeys of Discovery Continued from above: "We are very proud to have Mr. Whitehead and Mr. Miles, as part of a dynamic new team. Their solid credentials and bonds of trust with CEOs and key executives in industry and government will enable us to serve our advertisers with outstanding expertise. Their knowledge will provide and our readers with even more depth in key topics," said Jerry W. Bird, A&T's Managing Editor and Publisher. AVIATION & TRAVEL MAGAZINES, (A&T) began operation in 1955, with Air Highways, Journal of Open Skies. Within months, its second publication, Africa Travel Magazine was born in partnership with the Africa Travel Associatio, based in New York. Contact: A&T: mailto:africa@dowco.com Web sites: www.airhighways.com - and - www.africa-ata.org Phone 604) 681-0718, Fax (604) 681-6595 More Introductions (1) More Introductions (2)