WHY IS TRINIDAD TOBAGO THE WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION ? by Honorable Kamla Pershad Bissessar –Prime Minister of Government of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

The award of World’s Best Tourist Destination will significantly assist in branding destination Trinidad and Tobago globally. We must change the perception of our country in the overseas markets. We must celebrate our country and work hard to sell our country abroad. It is anticipated that this award will open us to untapped European markets that are perhaps weary of the traditional leisure destinations and desire a more exciting vacation experience.

Honorable Kamla Pershad Bissessar –Prime Minister of Government of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago 

Date: Wednesday October 19, 2011

Venue: Regency Hall-  Hyatt Regency Trinidad

Time: 12.30pm

I am indeed truly humbled and deeply honoured to be standing here today to accept, on behalf of the People of Trinidad and Tobago, the World’s Best Tourism Destination Award for 2012 from the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade. A non-governmental organisation, this body has a wide ranging membership of tourism representatives within the European Union.

We were also declared the World’s Favourite Cultural Destination in 2012 by the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade.

It is my understanding that this award was unanimously given to Trinidad and Tobago primarily for our history of impressive cultural festivals, environmental conservation and biodiversity protection amongst other factors.

It is not an award that is traditionally given to well-established tourism destinations but it is the highest honour awarded to non-European Union countries that have embraced sustainable tourism as a tool for cultural and social development and that respect and preserve their cultural and natural heritage.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade for having us join other distinguished winners of this award such as the United Arab Emirates, Syria and South Koreea.

But moreover, I thank the Council for recognising what most of us fail to acknowledge and value. And this is … Trinidad and Tobago is brim-full with tourism potential.

We are not the traditional sun, sea and surf destination. What differentiates us from the rest of our Caribbean neighbours is our diverse and rich natural, cultural and built heritage.

This People’s Partnership Government is seriously committed and dedicated to the development of the tourism industry in Trinidad and Tobago. Tourism is an incredibly important pillar in our national economic diversification effort.

We are not paying “lip service” to the industry as some may have done in the past. For too long tourism has been looked down on as a second class service sector.

We recognise that tourism is a business and fiercely competitive. Tourism requires skills, talent, enterprise and more importantly the support of government.

The award of World’s Best Tourist Destination for 2012 is important for several reasons.

Firstly, it facilitates the formation of closer linkages with Europe for tourism, trade and investment possibilities. The European continent, as in its colonial past, is a formidable trading partner especially with the fall of communism and the rise of new economic powers.

Europe is, and will certainly continue to be, a cornerstone for our international business.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The economic and social advancement of this beautiful twin island Republic of ours depends to a large extent on how well we develop and harness our resources. And one such untapped resource is that of tourism.

The award of World’s Best Tourist Destination will significantly assist in branding destination Trinidad and Tobago globally. We must change the perception of our country in the overseas markets. We must celebrate our country and work hard to sell our country abroad.

It is anticipated that this award will open us to untapped European markets that are perhaps weary of the traditional leisure destinations and desire a more exciting vacation experience.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

An important opportunity that this award presents is a platform to advance the commitments of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

As many of you may or may not be aware, in 2008 Trinidad and Tobago, along with its neighbours in the rest of the region, embarked upon a reciprocal trade agreement with one of our largest trading partners – the European Union (EU). The signing of the EPA signalled a shift in our trade and economic development.

We are now required to open our markets to Eastern Union manufacturers and service providers; but the EPA also provides market access for our country’s export of services to the European Union.

The Economic Partnership Agreement also speaks to specific disciplines on tourism services because of its importance to the social and economic development of the European Union and the Caribbean. These rules are complemented by a commitment to legally binding open market conditions for each other. For instance, the Europe Union has made commitments for travel agencies, tour operators, tourist guides services.

Trinidad and Tobago, on the other hand, have made commitments in relation to hotels and restaurants, marina services and spa services.

The EPA also includes measures that would make it easier for European Union investors to invest in the Trinidad and Tobago. This award, then, will provide a platform to attract increased investment and to promote growth and development in the tourism sector. The Economic Partnership Agreement is, therefore, rendered more relevant, more strategic and more focused on deliverables.

Honorable Prime Minister Kamla Pershad Bissessar receives WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION AWARD  for 2012.

The World’s Best Tourism Destination award will, moreover, engender a measure of national pride amongst our citizenry and raise the level of public confidence in Trinidad and Tobago as a tourist destination.

We should be proud of our country and its tourism potential. We have so much to be proud of, so much to share with each other, and so much to show off to the rest of the world. Let us not doubt or question our intrinsic value.

In closing, ladies and gentlemen, I must take a moment to publicly acknowledge the hard work and sacrifices of our tourism community … the stakeholders in our midst. The last few years have been quite challenging for all in the tourism industry.

But rest assured that the tourism industry will get the backing it needs.

But we cannot do it alone. We have all to work together. The private sector in the lead but with government acting as a facilitator; supporting every step of the way.

I want to urge you to continue working with commitment, energy and enthusiasm for the betterment of the tourism industry.

I thank you. God’s richest blessings on us all.

LARA LIFE MED CLINIC : OFFICIAL DIPLOMATIC PARTNER FOR ROMANIAN INTERNATIONAL IMAGE

On 22 September 2011 it was unveiled the latest European standards clinic: Lara Life Med and it was publicly signed the partnership in providing high quality medical services between Lara Life Med and MedNord Klinik from Munich.

The presentation was enjoyed by a huge assistance of personalities of medicine research and practitioners, journalists, business men, members of Lara Life Med administration board and in the presence of diplomatic corp accredited to Romania and with special presence of ambassadors accredited to European Union.

Mrs. Laura M. Ciuhu – General Director and stockholder of LARA MED LIFE CLINIC receiving the prestigious title of official partner of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation

On this joyful occasion Mrs. Laura Ciuhu , director of prestigious Lara Life Med Clinic had presented the main tasks on future agenda of development of this impressive medical project including: importing latest generation equipment , providing top quality medical assistance and in the near future opening an european standard hospital.

On this occasion Mrs. Laura Mihaela Ciuhu had received the international and diplomatic recognition of high quality standards of services rendered by Lara Life Med, by receiving the official quality title of diplomatic partner of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania.

An impressive assistance applauded Mrs. Laura Mihaela Ciuhu commitment in offering high quality medical service for Romania. 

The Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had presented the reasons for awarding the prestigious title and encouraging distinction for lofty initiatives to Lara Life Med Clinic.

Lara Life Med is representing a high standards in medical world by service provided , by large area of medical specializations and by latest medical technology amalgamated in the project and by providing support for Romanian medical school development , had underlined among the reasons prof.dr.Anton Caragea , director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.

For now one has announced prof.dr.Anton Caragea , Lara Life Med will be included in diplomatic presentations tours of Romania , in programs of medical exchanges and in institutional exchanges and by being presented as a first hand diplomatic partner in fostering a favorable image of Romania.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, holding the opening speech of LARA MED LIFE CLINIC -the most modern medical project in Romania

The emotional ceremony of bestowing the title of official partner of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania to Lara Med Life was followed by the high quality medical lecture offered by Prof.dr. Norbert Pfuetzenreuter who based on impressive image and eloquent description emphasize the progress of endoscopic surgery, minim invasive, that are allowing to patient a quick health restoration and a rapid return to normal life (no blood loss, no major trauma etc.)

Prof.dr. Ralf Senner had presented in his outstanding report on morbid obesity treatment and collateral affections, that had offered hopes to hundreds of romanians in difficult situation today.

An impressive moment was also the testimony of Beppe Iuliano  , creator of success business and institutions, that prevailed over his personal drama of a poliomyelitis that left irreversible trauma`s and became a man with a valuable contribution to society.

His example had raised the audience for a standing ovation for a lesson on courage and will, offered by Beppe Iuliano.

Finally a video presentation of the latest medical gadgets operating in clinic had aroused the curiosity and enthusiasm of the audience who understood that Lara Life Med is beyond doubt a european level clinic that is providing to Romanians the opportunity of high quality medical care.

The ceremony of inauguration of Lara Life Med was held under the High Patronage of  Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania.

Honored guest at the LARA LIFE MED inauguration(left to right ) : Dr. Petru Lificiu-ANRE President , Mrs. Norbert Pfuetzenreuter , Prof.dr.Norbert Pfuetzenreuter, Mrs. Laura M. Ciuhu , Prof.dr.Ralf Senner

Dear guests : H.E. Ambassador of Algeria- Habib Chawky Hamraoui 

Dear guests at the inauguration ceremony : H.E. Ambassador of Nigeria-Mba Ama Mba

Mrs. Laura M Ciuhu – Director LARA LIFE MED addressing the public  

LARA LIFE MED – UN PROIECT MEDICAL DE AMPLOARE SE DESCHIDE IN ROMANIA

In data de 22 septembrie 2011 va avea loc  inaugurarea celui mai ambitios proiect medical din Sud-Estul Europei , stabilirea parteneriatului intre LARA LIFE MED CLINIC si MED NORD KLINIK din Munchen.

LARA LIFE MED- o clinica de nivel european.

Ceremonia oficiala, a realizarii celei mai moderne clinici din Romania, va avea loc sub Inaltul Patronaj al Institutului de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica ( IRICE ) , in prezenta prof.dr.Anton Caragea director IRICE si in prezentarea doamnei Andreea Marin , Ambasador UNICEF .

Ambitiosul proiect isi propune sa uneasca experienta extraordinara a firmei MED NORD KLINIK, in domeniul chirurgiei non-invazive ( fara sange, fara operatii complexe ) si in domeniul tratarii cu succes a bolilor nutritionale, cu experienta medicala romanesca, recunoscuta international.

Institutul de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica a acceptat sa isi ofere Inaltul Patronaj evenimentului tocmai pentru ca noua clinica reprezinta un exemplu de cooperare in cadrul Uniunii Europene, slujeste acordarii unei asistente medicale de specialitate si de inalta calitate si fiind destinata imbunatatirii starii de sanatate a populatiei Uniunii Europene si reprezentarii internationale a inaltului standard de calitate atins de  medicina romaneasca.

Partea stiintifica a conferintei va fi sustinuta de Prof.Dr. Norbert Pfuetzenreuter , fondatorul clinicii MEDNORD KLINIK din Munchen, care va prezenta noile evolutii in endoscopie – baza chirurgiei minim invazive si Prof.Dr. Ralf Senner de la Institutul de Chirurgie Interdisciplinara si Tratamentul Obezitatii din Munchen, ce va prezenta ultimele noutati in domeniul tratamentului pentru pacientii suprapoderali.

(de la stanga la dreapta) Dl.Petru Lificiu-Presedinte ANRE, d-na Laura Ciuhu -Director LARA MED LIFE, prof.dr.Anton Caragea, director IRICE, Ambasadorul Nigeriei -Mba Ama Mba

Conferinta se va finaliza cu prezentarea echipei manageriale a acestui important proiect medical realizata de catre doamna Laura Ciuhu, responsabila pentru acest succes deosebit al medicinii romanesti.

Deschiderea clinicii LARA LIFE MED CLINIC, sub Inaltul Patronaj al  Institutului de Relatii Internationale si Cooperare Economica, reprezinta nu doar un success medical deosebit si oportunitatea pentru cetatenii romani si est-europeni de a beneficia de cele mai inalte standarde medicale europene, dar si o oportunitate pentru Romania de a se afirma in lume ca un furnizor de asistenta medicala de inalta eficienta .

LARA LIFE MED – A HIGH QUALITY MEDICAL PROJECT IS OPENING IN BUCHAREST

On 22 September 2011, in a large ceremony, will be marked the opening of the most ambitious medical project in South East Europe, under the High Patronage of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation : LARA LIFE MED CLINIC .

LARA LIFE MED HEADQUARTERS IN BUCHAREST

The project is the fruition of European cooperation between MedNord Klinik   from Germany and Romanian Med Clinic and the new medical facility will offer at European Union standards medical assistance in Eastern Europe. The ambitious project is uniting the high proficiency of Romanian medical school and technical knowhow of German Medical environment.

Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation has  accepted to offer his High Patronage to the new institution as this is an example of trans-European cooperation, is offering medical services for benefit of all European Union members’ states and is improving transnational cooperation.

The 22 September 2011 ceremony will be hosted by UNICEF Ambassador Andreea Marin and H.E Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and will include a presentation of the new clinic and hospital that will offer services on lab analyses , work medicine , family medicine ,   cardiology, gastro , psychology , ORL, ophthalmology, nutritional disorders , neurology and frontier medicine ( non-invasive ).

The scientific part of the conference will be held by Professor Dr. Norbert Pfuetzenreuter, the founder of MedNord Klinik in Munich who will present the latest successes of endoscopic surgery (surgery without blood) and Prof.Dr. Ralf Senner from Munich Institute for Study of Nutritional Disorders who will present the latest achievements in over-weight patient’s treatment and recuperation.

(from left to right) Mr.Petru Lificiu-ANRE President , Mrs. Laura Ciuhu- Director LARA MED LIFE , Prof.Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE Director , H.E. Ambassador of Nigeria- Mba Ama Mba

 

The conference will conclude with the presentation of managerial team of this important medical project by H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of  Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation , Mrs. Laura Ciuhu, head of managerial team will then formally present to the public the new managerial and medical team.

The opening of LARA LIFE MED CLINIC is representing the fruition of a long time project of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of fostering the cooperation between European Union member’s states and entities on all levels and on all fields of activity as only friendship and mutual knowledge could build a United Europe.