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Tourism ministers look to the future at WTM

Friday, 16 July 20103 min read

The fourth and largest-ever UNWTO Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market will for the first time conclude with a Statement of Intent outlining the future direction of the travel and tourism industry.

The tourism ministers attending this year’s November 9 summit – Shaping a Stronger Travel and Tourism Industry – Governance and business models for the future – will agree their plan and direction for the industry for the next 12 months.

It will be the first time global travel ministers agree a set of actions and principles for the future of the industry.

The ministers and aides will be joined at the summit by senior business leaders from the industry.

“UNWTO secretary-general, Taleb Rifai, said, “This is a unique opportunity for ministers from around the globe to share experiences and set the outline for the future of the industry”.

The UNWTO Ministers’ 2010 Summit at WTM takes place at ExCeL, London, on Tuesday, November 9.