IMI proudly participated with staff and students the 1st ever organized World Tourism Forum, in Luzern from April the 22nd to April the 24th. More than 20 students assisted, with great success, the conference with services in registration and reception, F&B functions, VIP delegate escorts as well as information services throughout the entire event. Great experiences ...from a great event.

Student Testimonials Bernd Ghral" Firstly I was excited to be part of the first WTF ever held. It was a learning experience in which I was able to practice my networking capabilities. I furthermore had the opportunity to personally meet with people like Prof. Burns and have very interesting conversations. Overall it was a new and exciting experience, as I can now say that I was part of the first World Tourism Forum held in Luzern, Switzerland."

Amir Miri: "It is vitally imperative for a young tiger who wants to reach high to see the influential tigers in the jungle, adapt their moves and moreover understand their mentality and future approach. Working and attending meetings in WTF showed me where I am in this industry, where the leaders are and more importantly, transformed my perspective and my outlook in the tourism industry."

Kyung ho LEE: "It was a great time for me attending the WTF as a volunteer. Especially, the mini workshop sessions were impressive. Beside that, I have learnt more about how people prepare and discuss about international current issues in the tourism industry. Interesting enough ...It was just like we have done in class."

Virginia Lai Wah Ng: "Volunteering for the World Torism Forum was a great experience. All the volunteers had a chance to see the coordination and preperation the staff took to prepare for this meeting. I would definitely recommend this to future students."

Tomasz Nackiewicz: "I found the WTF experience quite beneficial in how the event was coordinated and the whole experience was positive, enlightening and enriching."

Choi Woori: "I had chance to talk with one of the general mangers from Kenya. Though the short talking, i found south korea a point of view from other country and guests feedback was very impressive to me. They was interesting the future planning of tourism industry which is Asia getting grow a big market like a US and Europe."

Isabel Schmitt: "I feel honoured that I have had the possibility to work at the Wold Tourism Forum Luzern 2009. For me it was a great opportunity to meet important people from the industry and present my Hotel Management School to them."