- by foxnews
- 28 Nov 2024
As the curtains closed on the World Travel & Tourism Council̢۪s (WTTC) 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, the global tourism body announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for the 2025 WTTC Global Summit.
The 2025 Global Summit marks the first time the event will be held in the historic heart of Italy, the seat of ancient empires and cultural heritage.
Scheduled for late 2025, the 25th Global Summit will be staged in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Tourism and marks a significant return to Europe after six years.
The 2019 WTTC Global Summit took place in Seville, Spain, with 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, addressing delegates.
The Summit in Perth, Western Australia concluded with nearly 800 delegates from more than 50 countries, and over 100 journalists from around the world.
The latest data showed that whilst the sectors economic contribution to global GDP almost reached pre-pandemic levels last year, the greenhouse gas emissions intensity fell by more than 8% in the same period.
This clearly demonstrates that the sector is not only recovering, but it is growing at a cleaner rate than previously.
The Summit also addressed key issues and growth strategies globally and shone a spotlight on the Oceania Travel & Tourism sector, setting the stage for continued discussion and innovation in Rome.
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