Abu Dhabi to Host WTTC’s Global Summit in 2013

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has confirmed 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 & tourism leaders.

David Scowsill, President & CEO of WTTC, said, “Our Global Summit is the most influential travel & 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.”

ADTA Director General, HE Mubarak Al Muhairi, added, “I can assure the WTTC, its members and colleagues that they will receive the warmest of welcomes and highest levels of professional service from this emirate, which is rapidly emerging as a world-class meetings destination.

“We understand the 2013 summit will include a diverse and profound programme as well as numerous opportunities for people to interact in an environment that transcends disciplinary, cultural and national barriers.”

On 16-19 April 2012 WTTC will host its 12th Global Summit in Tokyo/Sendai.

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