WTTC Global Summit News Page 25
WTTC Summit 2011 – maximising opportunities in BRIC economies
Tapping into the potential of the BRIC economies was one of the key discussion points of Summit Day One of the WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. China, India and Brazil are fuelling an explosion in international tourism, delivering rich rewards for countries that are prepared, but trouble for those that aren’t.
WTTC Summit 2011 – luxury travel pioneer Geoffrey Kent
Geoffrey Kent is one of the travel trade’s great characters, and a self-confessed adrenaline junkie. BTN looks at the career of the founder of Abercrombie & Kent, voted “World’s Leading Tour Operator 2010” by World Travel Awards, and chairman of the WTTC.
WTTC Summit 2011 – inside Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas
Aria Resort & Casino is playing host to the 9th WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. Opened in December 2009, the ground-breaking hotel boasts unrivalled eco credential, as well as state-of-the-art conferencing facilities. BTN takes a look inside
WTTC Summit 2011 – Visa Las Vegas
Travel leaders have begun the WTTC 11th Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas by calling upon US policy-makers to undertake a review visa regulations in a bid to boost tourism, and in particular visitors from the BRIC economies.
WTTC Summit 2011 gets underway with Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
The 9th WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit got underway in Las Vegas, with the announcement of winners of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2011 at the opening ceremony.
WTTC Summit 2011: Abu Dhabi – the rising star of Sport Tourism
Abu Dhabi’s rapid rise to tourism stardom is represented by its strong presence at the WTTC Global Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. The fast-growing emirate, which picked up a host of honours at the recent World Travel Awards, is using Sport Tourism to take its brand to a global audience.
WTTC Summit 2011: British couple win sustainable tourism award
A young British couple who set up an eco-tourism Lodge in Mozambique to help relieve poverty in the local community, have been named as one of the Tourism for Tomorrow Winners at a major Awards ceremony organised by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in Las Vegas.
WTTC Summit 2011: Caribbean in buoyant mood
A host of the Caribbean’s most influential tourism players are attending the WTTC Global Tourism Summit in Las Vegas, reflecting the buoyant mood within the region. Delegates include Alec Sanguinetti, Director General, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association.
WTTC Summit 2011 - Etihad retains independent streak
Etihad Airways, voted “World’s Leading Airline” at 2010 World Travel Awards, has said it has no plans to join any airline alliances. The rapidly-growing Abu Dhabi based carrier confirmed its bilateral partnerships with other airlines means it can remain competitive without joining an alliance.
WTTC and PATA partnership to drive Asian tourism
The importance of travel and tourism as a driving force of economic growth in Asia has been highlighted by new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The two industry heavyweights are collaborating to enhance public-private partnership across Asia, which will be of the themes of the WTTC Summit in Las Vegas.
WTTC Summit 2011: Thailand – Asia’s new sport tourism hub
Thailand’s growing power as a Sport Tourism destination will be on show at this week’s WTTC Global Travel and Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. BTN looks at how the Land of Smiles is tapping into the fastest growing sector of travel.
WTTC raises its green credentials for 2011 Summit
As an organisation that encourages and promotes sustainable tourism, the World Travel & Tourism Council is leading by example by endeavouring to minimise the environmental impact of its foremost event, the Global Travel & Tourism Summit, which is currently underway in Las Vegas.