Abu Dhabi to host WTTC Global Summit 2013

MIDDLE EAST – Abu Dhabi has won its bid to host The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in 2013.
 
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and Etihad Airways will be official hosts of the annual gathering of travel and tourism leaders.
 
WTTC’s President and CEO David Scowsill said his council’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.
 
“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. I’m very pleased that Abu Dhabi will host our 2013 Global Summit. With its distinctive Arabian hospitality and world-class infrastructure, it will be an enchanting destination for our top-level delegates.”
 
The 12th WTTC Global Summit will take place 16-19 April 2012 in Tokyo/Sendai.
 
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