Author: Discovery Edition TV Magazine

Jovanovic Ondobo, Secretary General of the Municipality of Mengueme and an official within the decentralized local government sector, is tasked with meeting tourism professionals and tourism boards from around the world at the IFTM 2026 trade show accompanied by Yvette Mamgue (CEO of UBT Agency ) to find partners capable of showcasing Cameroon.

Having traveled to Paris from his hometown of Mengueme, Jovanovic Ondobo who was hosted by the UBT agency at the 2026 IFTM trade show attended this year’s global tourism event as a visitor, contrasting with 2025 when he ran an exhibition stand under the UBT banner. He also accepted an invitation to be interviewed by our journalist Alexandra Willemin, using the opportunity to promote his municipality of Mengueme and neighboring regions in Cameroon. His message was clear: his primary objective was to participate in the major global tourism trade show, IFTM an event renowned as the ideal venue for B2B meetings, reserved exclusively for industry professionals rather than the general public. Jovanovic Ondobo thus accepted our invitation to answer questions from our journalist, who specializes in travel, culture, tourism, gastronomy, and more.

The IFTM 2026 trade show an ideal venue for networking, seeking collaborations, and holding specialized meetings was the choice made by the municipality of Mengueme to promote its territory and expand its networks.

Following this meeting, Jovanovic Ondobo focused squarely on his local area, seeking to cultivate relationships for the benefit of Mengueme and acting swiftly to address his municipality’s needs. He spent two days traversing the vast exhibition which hosts nearly 10,000 exhibitors and millions of trade visitors connecting with exhibitors to expand his network and identifying potential partners, aiming to leave with concrete results or promising future collaborations. He concluded the event full of hope, armed with business cards and happy memories, having successfully found exactly what he was looking for after two days of searching and meetings.

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The company aims to expand its distribution network among tourism professionals (tour operators, travel agencies) and businesses requiring corporate travel within the region. It serves a diverse clientele for inter-island travel, ranging from private individuals and vacationers visiting from mainland France or elsewhere for tourism or shopping to business travelers and school groups. The healthcare sector is another key area, as the company holds contracts with hospitals in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy, utilizing an aircraft equipped for medical evacuations.

St Barth Executive focuses on three main business lines: private charters, scheduled flights, and medical evacuations. The company distinguishes itself through premium/business-class comfort bringing the private charter experience to scheduled routes and a very modern fleet. Regarding environmental impact, Sandra BAILLY notes that the current priority remains improving connectivity and accessibility for the islands, particularly given that the very short runways impose significant technical constraints on aircraft selection.

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We met Jérôme Le Tutour, Group Sales Manager for ZooParc de Beauval, at the IFTM 2026 trade show, and he kindly agreed to an interview. Based in Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, France, ZooParc de Beauval welcomes millions of visitors both adults and children. Renowned for its zoological park, it offers unique areas for all audiences, including “Bucolia & Les Terres Rouges,” “MonstroZoo,” and many other surprises waiting to be discovered. With carefully chosen nature-inspired themes, the park features immersive settings like the African Savanna and Australia, making visitors feel as though they have traveled to the other side of the world. To cater to younger visitors, Jérôme Le Tutour highlighted the “MonstroZoo” concept; beyond that, the park offers summer water play areas for cooling off, as well as walking paths and various activities to explore across the vast grounds. Accommodation options including hotels and houses are available for booking, and there are shows designed specifically to entertain children, while corporate event spaces are offered for adults.

Yvette Mamgue was invited to the IFTM 2026 press room by journalist Alexandra Willemin for an interview to discuss Universal Business Tour (UBT). What drives Yvette Mamgue a regular at tourism trade shows to promote Cameroon? This interview highlights the Cameroonian tour operator’s focus on eco-tourism. What concrete steps is Yvette Mamgue taking to promote eco-tourism? Above all, she emphasizes the human element, noting that people are central to environmental respect; she points out that tourists particularly the French and other Europeans are at the forefront of respecting nature in Cameroon to ensure environmental sustainability. French visitors are key players in this environmental sustainability, as ecological awareness is essential for maintaining a healthy, oxygen-rich environment.

Yvette Mamgue was no ordinary guest; she enjoyed VIP access to the press room a space strictly reserved for journalists. Olivier Tangkun made this possible by sharing his press accreditation with her. Alexandra Willemin, one of our journalists, also had the pleasure of accompanying her through the corridors of the IFTM trade show, showcasing her skills as a presenter and host to elevate the interview into a broadcast-style segment.