Objectives OF FIJET
The principal and permanent objectives of FIJET are:
1. | To study conditions necessary for the development of tourism and for the right to enjoy leisure activities in all countries, |
2. | To contribute to the distribution of freely available, objective, complete, and original information of the highest quality on tourism matters while complying with the ethics of the journalistic profession, |
3. | To provide a link between tourism authorities and the general public, |
4. | To enable members of National Associations to carry out their functions through implementation of information journeys known as press trips or familiarization (FAM) trips, |
5. | To set up documentation centers to support activities of the Federation and the National Associations, |
6. | To enhance the stature of journalists and tourism writers in the eyes of the public and of organizations involved with tourism, |
7. | To encourage the specialization of young journalists in tourism and the creation of an International Center for tourism, |
8. | To foster the foundation of National Associations of Journalists and Tourism Writers in all countries, |
9. | To organize International Conferences |
10. | To publish professional printed and online publications dedicated to tourism and tourism issues and journalistic efforts related to tourism. |