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Global Tourism Forum 2011
‘Building New Models for Tourism Growth: Competitiveness & Responsibility’
As the world emerges from the global economic crisis, leader and decision makers continue to debate how to chart a more sustainable and equitable course for global growth. Tourism which represents 6% to 7% of the world’s employment, an estimated 5% of its GDP and US$ 1 trillion a year in export revenues, can make a significant contribution to a sustainable future. At the same time, tourism has a crucial role to play in facing the challenge of climate change and fair and inclusive development.
In spite of its proven contribution to global economic growth and development, the tourism sector still lacks the political and economic recognition required to fully harness its potential. The Global Tourism Forum 2011‘Building New Models for Tourism Growth: Competitiveness & Responsibility’ organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the spectacular natural setting of the Principality of Andorra, will bring together key stakeholders from the travel and tourism sector, opinion leaders, economists and policy makers and provide a truly global platform to share strategic insights and demonstrate the role travel and tourism can play in addressing major global challenges.
Pre-registration GTFAndorra 2011
Sign up for the pre-registration if you plan to attend the Global Tourism Forum Andorra 2011. (Attendance is by invitation. Pre-registration will be validated by the Organizing Committee)
Deadline: 20 February 2011
Click HERE to register
What?
The first global tourism forum bringing together worldwide decision makers from the various quadrants of the tourism sector and economic and political leaders.
Why?
- To position tourism in the global agenda as a driver of economic growth and development.
- To debate tourism’s contribution to global challenges and outreach outside the tourism sector.
- To create a unique high level platform for public and private leaders and decision makers from the tourism sector and beyond to network.
Who?
- Organized by the World Tourism Organization and hosted by the Government of Andorra.
- Speakers will include recognized economists and public opinion leaders as well as high level representatives from the tourism private and public sectors.
- Participants will include:
- Ministers of Tourism.
- CEOs of global corporations directly and indirectly involved with Tourism.
- National and international tourism associations and business leaders.
- UN Agencies and other international organizations.
- Civil society leaders.
- Academia.
- Global Media.
How?
- Providing a clear insight into the state of the industry and its prospects.
- Focusing on how to move the tourism sector forward towards a more competitive and responsible growth which can contribute to face the global economic and development challenges.
- Creating a global platform for networking and interchange.
The Forum includes 3 Plenary Sessions and 4 side events, including the official launch of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2010.
Where?
Andorra la Vella Congress Centre
Plaça del Poble, s/n – Andorra la Vella
(all proposed hotels are walking distance from the Congress Centre)
Inside the Forum!
- The State-of-the-Industry – Global Outlook: Where does the tourism sector stand following the most challenging years in recent history?
- Creating a New Competitive Framework in Tourism: Key Factors to Stimulate Growth: What are key competitive factors for tourism in a post crisis world? Where are tomorrow’s growth markets? How can public and private sector work closer together to create a more competitive framework, stimulating innovation, capacity building and investment and remove existing obstacles to travel?
- Investing in Responsible Tourism: Contributing to a Fair and Inclusive Growth: How to build an environmental and social responsible tourism sector that benefits local communities, preserves the environment and contributes to development?
Pre-registration GTFAndorra 2011
Sign up for the pre-registration if you plan to attend the Global Tourism Forum Andorra 2011. (Attendance is by invitation. Pre-registration will be validated by the Organizing Committee)
Deadline: 20 February 2011
Click HERE to register
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews Media Network; his responsibilities include business development and planning for TravelDailyNews long-term opportunities.
