AIMS AND ACTIVITIES

IFOCC AIMS: 

1. To assist the development of coastal cities and regions to become more attractive to international and domestic tourists.

2. To improve the quality of life of the residents in these cities and regions.

3. To expand the recreational and cultural facilities to develop sustainable tourism and employment opportunities in coastal areas.
   

  IFOCC’s ACTIVITIES are:

• Periodic organization of international conferences and exhibitions, seminars, workshops and training.

• Establishment and maintenance of a permanent office for the collection, study and distribution of information in the fields of tourism and the environment.

• Developing partnerships with national, municipal, government and non-governmental as well as voluntary organizations, including the private sector (commercial).

• Promoting the exchange of information, conducting case studies and relevant research.

• Developing programs and projects to further develop a healthy environment and tourism for presentation to international partners to promote sponsorship and funds.
• Cooperation with international organizations including the World Tourism Organization (WTO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as well as governmental and non-governmental agencies.
  
  

International Conferences and Executive Committee meetings held so far:

1992 – Eilat, Israel
1993 – Pula, Sardinia, Italy
1994 – Skiathos, Greece
1995 – Eilat, Israel
1996 -  Kiel, Germany
1998 – Jerusalem, Israel