HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCE ALEXANDER II PATRON OF EIAT 2009 CONFERENCE

Belgrade, 25 September 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II greeted participants of EIAT 2009 Conference today in his official capacity of the patron of this event. Organizer of the conference is Centre for Tourism Research and Studies from Novi Sad. EIAT (Education and Industry Advancing Together) 2009 conference is being organized as a three day event targeting professors, students and industry stakeholders, with a mission to create platform of best young leaders in the tourism, hotel and meeting industry in the Balkans region.

In his address to participants of the conference and key speakers, among whom were Ms Renata Pindzo, Deputy Minister of Economy and Regional Development, Mr Ray Bloom, Chairman of IMEX Frankfurt, the biggest world fair in tourism industry, Professor Jafar Jafari, founder of “Annals of Tourism” Magazine and Professor at University of Wisconsin, and numerous guests, HRH Crown Prince Alexander II emphasized: “Developing and empowering the brilliant young minds of the youth in Serbia are at the core of my Foundation for Education’s mission. It is therefore with pleasure and pride that I support initiatives – such as this conference – which share the goals of educating and equipping our youth with the necessary skills to be competitive in today’s international marketplace. In addition to promoting dialogue between educators and the industry, we will be promoting the tourism industry of our beautiful nation”.

His Royal Hughness Crown Prince Alexander II will host a reception for participants of the EIAT 2009 Conference tonight at 8 p.m. at the White Palace. On this occasion welcoming speech will be delivered by the Crown Prince and Mrs. Snezana Klasnja, Assistant Minister of Youth and Sport.