WTTC Global summit to discuss challenges of tourism

Travel Biz News —
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) annual Global Summit will be held from 28th November to 1st December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Under the theme “Travel for a Better Future” the event will focus on the value of the sector, not only to the global economy, but to the planet and communities around the world.
During the Global Summit, industry leaders and international government officials from across the globe will gather in Riyadh to continue aligning efforts to support the sector’s recovery and address the challenges the future poses to ensure a safer, more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Travel & Tourism sector.
The keynote speakers at its upcoming Global Summit are Theresa May and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, according to WTTC. Theresa May served as Prime Minister of United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019.
Business leaders set to take to the stage include Arnold Donald, Vice Chair of the Board of Carnival Corporation and WTTC Chair; Anthony Capuano, CEO, Marriott International; Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai International Airports; Christopher Nassetta, President and CEO, Hilton; Matthew Upchurch, President & CEO, Virtuoso, and Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, among others.
“The event will bring together many of the world’s most powerful leaders in our sector to discuss and secure its long-term future, which is critical to economies and jobs around the world,” said Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO.
Nov. 23 , 2022