LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Preceding welcoming remarks by Mayor Eric Garcetti, Noel Irwin Hentschel, Co-Founder/CEO AmericanTours International (ATI) delivered compelling remarks to Chen Jining, Beijing Mayor and Chairman of World Tourism Cities Federation Summit, hosted by L.A. Tourism. Forty international mayors, CNTA Chairman Li with other high-ranking officials and business leaders were among 400 delegates from 51 countries.
Hentschel, also Goodwill Ambassador for Sino-USA Relations and Cultural Exchange, stated: “We gather during one of the most unpredictable times in history, when an ancient and a modern civilization converge as two pillars, the strong east pillar and the strong west pillar. Both critical for balance like Yin and Yang, as two strong legs. But the core must be healthy too for longevity. For the world, the core is shared values, practicing virtue ethics thereby creating trust in the private and public sector."
Hentschel noted the Chinese Proverb, “Tell me- I’ll forget; show me-I may remember; involve me-I’ll understand." Involving and serving people is a practiced philosophy at ATI. The company’s mantra, “Service, Service, Service” is the driving force delivering “once in a lifetime” experiences. Mother Teresa taught ATI, “The fruit of service is peace.” Commitment to customer service, safety, innovation and humanitarian involvement drives ATI.
“As sci-fi myths like ‘Total Recall’ become reality with robots replacing workers and driverless cars we must invest in human development for the service industry, the future of global growth," stated visionary Hentschel.
Hentschel also noted, “This year President and Mrs. Xi visited the great state of Florida, home of ATI East Coast Headquarters, and the Mar-A-Lago home of President and Mrs. Trump. President Trump is America’s first hospitality industry-destination developer Commander in Chief. The tourism industry working with these leaders advances security and prosperity, vital for the economy and peace.”
Nick Hentschel, ATI Executive VP introduced the highlight of the event, the Crenshaw High School Elite Choir, performing “America the Beautiful” under direction of celebrity music director Iris Stevenson. Beijing Mayor Chen and guests were enthralled with this “real American soulful experience."
Founded 1977 in Los Angeles, ATI is the largest American-owned, privately-held “Visit USA” company serving millions from 77 countries, generating billions into the U.S. economy, thereby creating thousands of jobs.
