Abu Dhabi to be destination for Global Summit
AbuDhabi:The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that it will hold its 13th Global Summit in Abu Dhabi in April/May 2013.
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and Etihad Airways will be official hosts of the biggest annual gathering of travel and tourism leaders.
WTTC’s decision was based on Abu Dhabi’s compelling presentation, the enthusiasm of government and industry agencies, accessibility of the destination, a high standard of capability, and evidence of green tourism growth as a key development strategy.
David Scowsill, President and CEO of WTTC, said: “Our Global Summit is the most influential travel and tourism event of the year, bringing together almost 1,000 industry leaders to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing travel and tourism today. I’m very pleased that Abu Dhabi will host our 2013 Global Summit. With its distinctive Arabian hospitality and world-class infrastructure, Abu Dhabi will be an enchanting destination for our top-level delegates.”
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted Abu Dhabi has been chosen to host the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit in 2013. Abu Dhabi’s global profile as a business and tourism destination rises by the day, and the decision to make the emirate the venue for the summit reflects this. Etihad Airways will do everything it can to support the summit and to ensure delegates have the best possible experience.”
A Memorandum of Understanding between WTTC, ADTA, and Etihad has been signed in the UAE capital. WTTC will host its 12th Global Summit in Tokyo/Sendai on April 16-19, 2012.- WTTC
