Travel & Tourism – climbing to new heights but still in need of recognition
The world’s leading Travel & Tourism figures are preparing for the 6th Global Travel & Tourism Summit, which takes place in less than three weeks in Washington DC from April 10 to 12, 2006.
Senior members of the Bush administration, governments worldwide, Chairs and CEOs of the world’s foremost Travel & Tourism companies and the media will come together to discuss the current issues and opportunities that continue to shape the world’s fastest growing industry.
The theme of the Summit is Open Mind, Open World. Some of the questions, which will be debated ‘in the round’, are:
· How can an industry which contributes 10.3 per cent of global GDP and creates over 220 million jobs still be in search of recognition?
· In view of the forecasts and the expected demand growth, how will we tackle and balance emerging bottlenecks, including infrastructure?
· With an ever growing ageing population, how will changing demographics worldwide impact the industry?
· Can Travel & Tourism be a tool for diplomacy? If so, what is government’s role?
· How is technology changing the industry and, post-Sept. 11, how do you balance security needs with travel necessities?
The event offers a unique opportunity to discover what the leaders are thinking, to put questions live and to meet them in person.
Media from around the world are encouraged to play an important role in these topical sessions and actively question delegates. There is no registration fee for media that wish to attend the Summit if they are accredited in advance by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Please go to www.globaltraveltourism.com and click on the ‘register’ tab to complete the online application form.
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About The World Travel & Tourism Council
The WTTC is the forum for business leaders in the Travel & Tourism industry. With Chief Executives of some one hundred of the world’s leading Travel & Tourism companies as its members, WTTC has a unique mandate and overview on all matters related to Travel & Tourism.
WTTC works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world’s largest industries, employing over 220 million people and generating over 10 per cent of world GDP.
Contact
For further details on the Summit, please visit www.globaltraveltourism.com or contact Louise Oram at the World Travel & Tourism Council on +44 20 7481 8007 or by email [email protected]
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