Without a doubt, tourism and travel are making a comeback. The recently concluded World Travel Market was busy, exciting and lively. It was a huge success for the Reed Expo organizers as well as for the global travel and tourism industry.
The dark cloud of the traffic strike has lifted and thanks to the new Elizabeth Underground connection, getting to the Excel Exhibition Center in London has become much faster and easier this year. The Elizabeth Line also offers direct connections to London Heathrow Airport.
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism talked about flexibility, and he was right. On November 7th, 8th and 9th, the industry shows its resilience and optimism as sellers and buyers from all over the world flock to London to shake hands with old friends, meet new customers and, secondly, attend one or more of the many events. . - The largest tourism fair in the world.
There was little time for self-service or so-and-so conversations because this global travel market means business.
So even the Minister of Tourism of the Seychelles Hon. Sylvester Radegund, who didn't have time to get angry when UNWTO denied him access to the MC because he was 5 minutes late, should probably take more time to return to his post.
The investment summit has gained momentum. In addition to powerful individuals in private business, other key figures in the public sector are the former UNWTO Secretary-General, Dr. R. Pupil Rifai. Gentlemen of flex travel, sir. Edmund Bartlett, new Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edzhell of Barbados. The Minister of Tourism of Montenegro, the Hon. Yurovich. Many of them have been seen with association leaders such as African Tourism Council President Cuthbert Ncube and World Tourism Network President Jurgen Steinmetz.
Lathia Duncombe , the new general manager of the Bahamas Tourism Board, told eTurboNews that the destination is expanding into new markets, including India and the UAE.
Sri Lankan tourism officials assured reporters at a press conference that they are back in full swing.
Saudi Arabia has been a shining star in the global tourism market. Saudi Arabia was the main sponsor of the destination and it is clear that they dominated the event as a destination.
His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Aqil Al-Khatib, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, arrived in London by plane to attend the climate conference in Egypt, making a double positive change.
Saudi Arabia invited ministers to dinner on Tuesday, while the World Travel and Tourism Council invited its members and big players in the private sector at the same time.
WTTC CEO Julia Simpson is delighted that Saudi Arabia will host the WTTC 2022 summit later this month.
