Programme :
Closing Remarks
by Mr. Chen Yaan,
Director General of International Dept. CDPF
Dear participants, Ladies and Gentlemen,
The UNESCAP/CDPF Regional Workshop on Barrier-Free Tourism is going to
close this evening. On behalf of CDPF, I would like to take this opportunity
to extend my sincere appreciations to all participants, resource persons and
experts, for your valuable contributions to this Workshop. I also want to
thank the Government of Sanya City and Sanya Disabled Persons’ Federation
and all the staff and volunteers for their wonderful work. And we could
never forget our colleagues from UNESCAP. Your contributions, hard work, and
good partnership have made this meeting meaningful.
Over past three days, we have had discussions on promotion to
barrier-free tourism for those who are confronting difficulties when going
out of their homes. In this room, we have shared our expertise and
knowledge; we have exchanged our opinions and suggestions; we have
identified our problems and shortcomings; and of cause, we have tried to
find ways to do a better job for our future work. We have every reason to
say that this meeting is informative, educative and encouraging.
Barrier-free tourism is quite a new phenomenon in the world in general
and in our region in particular. It needs public awareness and social
understanding. It needs not only tangible investment, but also our will and
commitment. In the final analysis, it needs the joint efforts by all
stakeholders.
Ladies and Gentlemen, when we leave this room this evening, we will
become more confident because each of us has a clear action plan for what we
should do; because we understand in every challenge, there is an
opportunity, if we have the courage to take it; also because we know we are
not working alone. We belong to one team, one contingent, and one army.
Thank you for coming, and wish you a smooth journey back home.
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