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San Francisco, CA – November 03, 2010 – TravelTalkMEDIA and the International Centre for Peace through Tourism Research, organizers of the Tourism Progress and Peace Conference, announced today that internationally acclaimed actor, producer, director LeVar Burton, will deliver a keynote presentation at the conference set for March 24-26, 2011 at the Dead Sea Spa Hotel. Mr. Burton, host of the groundbreaking documentary “The Science of Peace,” www.scienceofpeace.com/ will present highlights of this program, which investigates the causes of violence and explores potential pathways to peace.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to present a preview of ‘The Science of Peace’ to a distinguished audience of global visionaries and thought leaders from academic institutions, public and private sector organizations and the media,” stated Mr. Burton. “Tourism is a platform for people from different locations and viewpoints to meet; a platform for creating awareness, respect and understanding. It is truly a platform for peace and an important element that we wish to integrate into our documentary,” he added.

“We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Burton join our panel of globally recognized scholars and tourism industry experts,” noted Sandy Dhuyvetter, Executive Producer of TravelTalkMEDIA and conference co-chairperson. “His stature as an entertainment industry icon and his ongoing commitment to the development of a more peaceful world will greatly enhance the quality of the event and its ability to attract influential participants from many countries and disciplines.”

For more information about Tourism Progress and Peace, the Conference: visit www.TourismProgressAndPeace.com or conference@TourismProgressAndPeace.com

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About TravelTalkMEDIA
TravelTalkMEDIA brings visibility and focus on diplomacy, cultural exchange and economic sustainability through tourism. From studios based in San Francisco Bay Area and from remote destinations around the world, Sandy Dhuyvetter and the TravelTalkMEDIA team produce award winning radio programs, television programming and newsletters each week featuring informative travel news and relevant interviews with leading experts in the travel and tourism industries. Audio and video segments are broadcast on conventional radio and TV stations in the US and around the world. A leader in the use of new media and social media since its inception in 2001, Archives of all recent broadcasts of TravelTalkRADIO and BusinessTravelRADIO are available at www.TravelTalkMEDIA.com

About International Centre for Peace through Tourism Research
The mission of the center is to work toward building bridges out of the walls: cultural differences, religion, traditions and lifestyles that, sometimes, keep us apart. The ICPTR’s objective is to conduct academic research to contribute to the development of tourism as an agent of peace. It is the first center to have peace and tourism as a focus of inquiry. The objective is to conduct scientific research projects to empirically assess the myths and realities associated with peace through tourism; encourage debate about the place of tourism within peace and conflict studies; and participate in national and international networks that work on issues related to conflict management. http://www.icptr.com/

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