UNWTO & WTM
Tourism is one of the fastest growing and most resilient economic activities of today. Over the past two decades, international tourist arrivals have more than doubled, from 528 million in 1995 to 1.2 billion in 2015. At a global level, tourism has proven to be quite resilient and constantly growing; the sector is however regularly challenged by natural and man-made risks and crises. These crises have a great impact at the destination level, threatening to destroy their economy and social structures. In order to manage these challenges adequately, relevant structures and processes have to be designed in a robust, resilient and flexible manner, with clear understanding of the special needs and concerns of the tourism sector.
PANELLISTS INCLUDE: Nina Brooks, Head, Security, Airports Council International | H.E. Mohamed Yehia Rashed, Minister of Tourism, Egypt | Hon. Edward Zammit Lewis, Minister of Tourism Malta | H.E. Mr. Nabi Avci Minister of Culture and Tourism, Turkey | Hon. Najib Balala, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Kenya | Fritz Joussen, Chief Executive Officer, TUI | H.E. Selma Elloumi Rekik, Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Tunisia | Mark Tanzer Chief Executive, ABTA | Aldo Lale-Demoz, Deputy Executive Director, UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) | David Scowsill, President and CEO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
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MINISTERS’ SUMMIT PROMOTING SAFE AND SEAMLESS TRAVEL
WHEN & WHERE
When: Wednesday 9 November, 11.00-13.00 Where: WTM Global Stage AS950
The WTM London Ministers’ Summit brings together the industry’s leading figures to debate the major issues facing tourism around the world. This year the focus is on safety and security as the industry continues to be challenged by world events.
2016 FOCUS l What are the major safety and security challenges facing the tourism sector and how to address them.
l How to foster the dialogue between the tourism and security to strengthen effective coordination, information sharing, and communication in crisis preparedness, management and recovery.
l How to advance the integration of tourism and security and develop a resilient tourism sector through adequate mechanisms, resources and technical skills.
l How can destinations and source markets work closer together through their public and private sector to promote safe and seamless travel.
l How to maximize the use of technology to enhance national and economic security.
EVENT PROGRAMME 10.00-10.45 Registration. 11.00-11.15 Opening Remarks. Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, WTM London & Arabian Travel Market, Reed Travel Exhibitions. Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, UNWTO.
11.15-12.55 Panel Debate moderated by CNN’s Becky Anderson. 13.00-14.30 UNWTO & WTM Reception – sponsored by BBC World News (invitation only). WTM Global Stage, Networking Area.
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