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Preparations are underway in Qatar for the world's most important tourism
industry event of the year, the World Travel and Tourism Council's Fourth Global
Travel and Tourism Summit, which will be held in Doha from May 1-3.
Workers are now erecting up to 400 street banners along Doha's picturesque
waterfront Corniche to form a welcome boulevard for 500 of the most influential
people in the travel industry, 30 world government ministers and an international
press corp of 150 journalists.
Qatar
Airways the national carrier of Qatar, is hosting the Summit.
"We're expecting to host some of the most influential people in the tourism
industry, along with ministers from more than 30 countries and a very large
international media contingent," said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Mr
Akbar Al Baker.
"The world tourism industry is looking at ways to sustain future growth,
particularly given the events of recent years, and will be looking to get a level of
consensus on a roadmap for the future.
"The issues that will be placed under the microscope at the Summit include world
health issues, industry investment trends and forecasts, media influence,
changing behaviours of consumers, new styles of business management and specific initiatives in India and China.
"The eyes of the world will be on Doha to see what future directions the world
travel industry will take.
"Qatar will be using this opportunity to promote its tourism treasures and
opportunities to some the key leaders in the tourism industry.
"The fact that the Word Travel and Tourism Council selected Doha as the host of
the Fourth Global Summit reflects the high quality conferencing, business and
leisure facilities that Qatar offers.
"I would expect other companies to take the same opportunity to use the Summit
to network with the industry captains," said Mr Al Baker. |
