Wttc Global Summit News
Prime minister Noda of Japan welcomes WTTC Global Summit
“Tourism is the frontier for Japan”. That was the message delivered by prime minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan to the 1,200 delegates assembled for the start of the Opening Ceremony of the 12th WTTC Global Summit in Tokyo.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Christopher Rodrigues, chairman of VisitBritain
With just under 100 days to go until the London Olympics 2012, Breaking Travel News sits down with Christopher Rodrigues, chairman of VisitBritain, at the WTTC Global Summit in Japan to find out how the city is faring.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 convenes in Tokyo
The 12th Global Summit World Travel & Tourism Council has opened with 1,200 international and Japanese industry professionals and government leaders from around the world gathered at the Pamir Convention Centre in Tokyo, Japan.
WTTC Global Summit 2012: Tourism in Japan set for full recovery
Tourism in Japan is forecast to stage a complete recovery following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami during the first half of 2012 according to a new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council which was released at the WTTC Global Summit 2012 in Japan.
WTTC Global Summit delegates visit Japan tsunami recovery
Delegates from the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit have visited the Tōhoku region of Japan to witness first hand the clean up efforts following a devastating earthquake in 2011. As many as 500 industry leaders are in regional capital Sendai as part of the annual event, with Japanese officials keen to show off the remarkable recovery efforts.
WTTC/PATA Sendai Recovery & Asia Outlook Forum opens in Sendai
The joint World Travel & Tourism Council and the Pacific Asia Travel Association Sendai Recovery & Asia Outlook Forum has opened in Sendai, Japan, with almost 500 industry professionals and government leaders from around the world present. As part of the WTTC Global Summit taking place in Tokyo and Sendai, April 16th-17th, the overall theme of this year’s Global Summit is, ‘Leading a Dynamic Industry Through Turbulent Times’.
WTTC Global Summit leads tourism industry through turbulent times
Some 500 tourism leaders are meeting in Sendai to discuss and debate some major issues facing the industry, during the World Travel & Tourism Council’s 12th Global Summit. The Global Summit is the pre-eminent event in the global travel calendar each year and is attended by industry and government leaders from around the world.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Martin Craigs, chief executive Pacific Asia Travel Association
Breaking Travel News catches up with Martin Craigs, newly appointed chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association ahead of the WTTC Global Summit in Japan to discuss the organisation’s Next Gen initiative and to find out whether the ASEAN Open Skies agreement is on track for 2015.
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WTTC Global Summit 2012 Profile: Geoffrey Kent, chief executive officer Abercrombie & Kent
As the head of Abercrombie & Kent, Geoffrey Kent brings a truly extraordinary lifetime of experience, innovation and genuine passion to the world’s most exclusive luxury adventure organisation. Breaking Travel News takes a look at his illustrious career as we continue our build up to the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit 2012.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Profile: Michael Frenzel, chief executive TUI AG
In the second of an ongoing series examining the key players in the tourism industry in the run up to the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in Japan next month, Breaking Travel News here takes a look the work of TUI AG chief executive Michael Frenzel.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Gordon Wilson, president of Travelport
Ahead of the WTTC Summit in Japan next week, Breaking Travel News caught up with Gordon Wilson, president & chief executive of Travelport, to find out what this leading travel technology company has planned for the forum.
Abu Dhabi to welcome tourism elite in 2013
Shining star of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has been confirmed as the host of two of the most prestigious events in the tourism calendar. First up, the UAE capital will host the 18th World Route Development Forum later this year, while the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit will follow in 2013.