2007 Wild Card Winners
The 2007 Wild Card winners were:
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Addis Ababa Tourism Commission, EthiopiaAs the major economic and political centre of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is a metropolitan city, representative of Ethiopia's 80 different ethnic groups. It is home to the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union. More than 100 embassies and diplomatic missions are already situated there, which makes it the fourth most important city for diplomatic and international organisations after Washington DC, New York and London. As a result, Addis Ababa offers a range of excellent meetings venues and conference services. |
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City of Praia, Cape Verde IslandsCape Verde, which comprises nine inhabited islands, is one of Africa's most stable and democratic countries, also known for its peace and quiet. Plans are currently underway to develop two further islands as eco-tourism centres. The country is well served by two international airports and now benefits from regular charter flights from the UK, Denmark and Sweden as well as many southern European cities. Flights from Ireland are also due to begin soon. |
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Corbet-Transair, Mures County, TransylvaniaTransylvania positions itself as one of the most romantic and inspiring of all the Romanian provinces. With a rich tradition of folklore, myth and music plus exceptional castles and citadels, the region claims to be a land of 'magical obscurity'. |
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Western SiberiaOne of the most stable and developed regions of the Russian Federation, Western Siberia and its capital Khanty-Mansiysk, draw visitors for skiing, snowboarding, hunting, fishing and boating. The area is also known for the traditions of the indigenous people - the Khanty and the Mansi - such as reindeer sledging, folklore festivals and shaman, as well as its thermal spa. |
