Contents:
From the Editor’s Desk – Jim recaps some of the highlights of the meetings in Romania and remembers our friend Ozcan Sandikçioğlu following his passing.
FIJET News – A tribute to Ozcan Sandikçioğlu by Jim Thompson; report on the 2nd Young Journalists Academy in Solvenia; a reminder that articles from the Board of Directors meeting in Croatia are past due on September 15; new rules and benefits governing Affiliate Members; and the rules governing requirements for publishing following a Congress or meeting.
News From Around FIJET – A report on the first Travel Press Wine Event in Sipon, Slovenia.
Congress information – A special report on the Congress by Jose Dielens; A Congress welcome message from Elena Udrea, Romanian Minster of Regional Development & Tourism ; report of the remarks by FIJET president Tijani Haddad during the Opening Ceremony for the 53rd FIJET World Congress; Minutes of the Opening Ceremony; Minutes from the General Assembly; and minustes from the FIJET Board of Directors meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: Except as noted, photos in this issue of the newsletter were taken by Ryker Lomas, the official FIJET photographer. It is only a very small sampling of the hundreds of pictures he has taken and made available to members of FIJET for use in their articles and stories. To view the available photos, please go to the FIJET website. Once you select the photo(s) you want, please email Ryker (ryk1085@aol.com ) and he will send you the full-size image that is suitable for publication.
Editor:
Jim Thompson (jim@traveljourno.com)
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