Thailand to Host 2017 WTTC Global Summit
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The Kingdom of Thailand has been chosen to host the 2017 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, scheduled to be held April 26-27, 2017.
David Scowsill, President and CEO, WTTC said, “Travel and tourism is one of the most important generators of jobs and wealth in the world, contributing to over US$7.2 trillion in GDP to the world economy and supporting 284 million jobs, which is one in 11 jobs on the planet. Thailand is an extremely well established travel and tourism economy. Despite challenges, the sector grew by a stunning 18.4 per cent in 2015, contributing nearly 21 per cent to the country’s GDP (US$ 81.6 billion or THB 2.8 trillion) and supported 5.9 million jobs, which is 15.4 per cent of the total employment. I am delighted that Bangkok will host the 2017 Global Summit, which will highlight the Thai government’s great efforts in supporting travel and tourism across the country.”
Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports said, “We are excited and honoured to host next year’s WTTC Global Summit, which is a great opportunity to showcase Bangkok as an important meeting place for gathering the world’s top travel and tourism executives.”