“We are delighted to be the first host of this incredible summit on the African continent. For us, this means that this is an African summit because today we are celebrating a milestone that took 23 years to achieve,” said Francis Gatare, CEO of the organization. Rwandan Development Board (RDB)
Global tourism is making a strong comeback, with all regions recovering faster than expected, according to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and Oxford Economy data.
Julia Simpson, president and CEO of the World Tourism Network, when she said this today in Rwanda, was referring to Global research on travel and tourism research.
Charles Shima, Founder of Travel Tech, said: I attended the Global Summit welcome reception. World Travel and Tourism Council And it was a magnificent event in Rwanda, in Africa.
We are here to connect, learn and share. This event allowed me to meet a Francoist diaspora who, like me, build for Africa. Chris and his brother co-founded Gotis Transport.
“Our sector has shown its true resilience. The travel and tourism sector is recovering, but sustainability must be at the forefront. –World Travel and Tourism Council » added CEO Julia Simpson.
She went on to say today in Kigali for the opening of the 23rd WTTC World Summit:
“This is our first ever Global Summit in Africa, and I am extremely proud to shine a spotlight on the entire tourism community in this truly remarkable region. »
World Travel and Tourism Council President Arnold Donald for Africa is hosting this year’s Global Summit.
The 23 World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit 2023 kicks off today in Rwanda, bringing together industry leaders and experts, including our CEO Fawaz Farooquito align efforts to support the industry’s recovery towards a safer, more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future.
Julia explained:
Yesterday, we welcomed our sector to World Travel and Tourism Council World summit in Rwanda. Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda perfectly sets the stage for discussions around conservation, as Africa’s leader in sustainable travel.
We kicked off the discussions with our annual Global Leaders Dialogue, focused on investing in sustainable development. This was a great opportunity to hear from the private and public sectors about their experiences and priorities in aligning investments with sustainable practices.
During our opening press conference, Francis GataréCEO of Rwandan Development Board (RDB), WTTC President Arnold Donald and I welcomed delegates to Kigali, setting the stage for what promises to be an incredible three days. I discussed global travel and tourism recovery figures and presented our groundbreaking ESR data.
Tomorrow is shaping up to be a fantastic day as our industry leaders discuss hot topics ranging from the growing role of AI to connectivity to the changing personality of the traveler.
Thank you to all our government members and ministers who were able to join us in Kigali, and I hope you enjoy the coming days of the World Summit.
