The above series by Terry Jenkins on Africa's Top 10 Vacations will be an exciting part of the action. Here are more features to watch for online, on air and in print. Our greatest Ecotourism Edition ever debuts in December, 2007. Updates in January, March and May, 2008. To advertise e-mail africa@dowco.com or fax 604 681 6595.

1. Showcase of ATA Ecotourism Symposia Host Countries
"Learn why the Ecotourism Symposium has been such a winner since 1992. Our Yearbook archive includes photos, commentary and interviews from key persons in countries that have hosted this popular event: Dakar, Senegal,; Johannesburg, South Africa; Marrakech, Morocco; Abuja, Nigeria; Yaounde, Cameroon; Fez, Morocco; Zanzibar, Tanzania; Kampala, Uganda; Luanda, Angola and Calabar, Nigeria." Jerry W. Bird, Editor.

2. African Leaders in the Spotlight
A key to the Africa Travel Association's success of the as a global force for sustainable tourism is the active, "hands-on" role performed by leaders from African governments and industry on our board. This issue will be the first to feature in-depth profiles and interviews with African Presidents, Tourism Ministers, Deputy Ministers, State Governors, Mayors and CEOs.

3. Key Organizations in Ecotourism
Profiles include The International Ecotourism Society and the United States Tour Operators Association, among others. Our magazine's first in-depth photo profile of several far-reaching organization that impact on Global Ecotourism and travel to Africa

4. Africa Shines in Beijing, China
Our editors report following the 2nd World Tourism Marketing Summit, Oct. 28-30, 2007 is part of our "China Supplement" in this issue. Tanzania President Kikwete is honorary Global Chair of this landmark event for Africa. Preview of COTTM China Outbound Conference in Beijing, April 14-16 .

5. The African Diaspora Heritage Trail
Our editor's report includes interviews with leaders at the 3rd International African Diaspora, Heritage Trail Conference, Nassau, Bahamas.

6. ATA 33rd World Congress Preview
SupplementPre and Post Tours. Photo profiles of Tanzania, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cameroon, Zambia and other host countries since 1976. Full list of host countries on page 7.

7. Ethiopia Millennium Supplement
This insert includes highlights and photos from our highly successful ATA 32nd World Congress. Millennium Calendar of Events, Homecoming Festivities and Millennium Tours.

8. ATA Ecotourism Manifesto
While the Africa Travel Association has made giant strides in the fostering and support of Ecotourism, many members may have forgotten our humble beginnings. Some of these earlier efforts resulted in drafting , approving and implementing a series of important documents to be published in this issue, such as the original Manifesto and Fez Declaration.

9. The Fez Declaration
.Since its pioneering initiatives in the Casablanca Ecotourism Manifesto of 1990 and the Responsible Traveler Guidelines, Nairobi, 1995, the African Travel Association has demonstrated a commitment to the global awareness of Cultural Heritage and Ecotourism needs. This declaration guarantees the continuity of that commitment.