World Travel & Tourism Council President & CEO, David Scowsill, speaking at the UNWTO Regional Conference on Tourism Partnerships in Seoul on 01 June, outlined the themes that will feature at the Ministerial Roundtable and inaugural WTTC Asia Summit to be held in Seoul on 10-11 September 2013.Mr Scowsill told the assembled guests, including Mr Charm Lee, CEO, Korea Tourism Organization, and UNWTO Secretary General, Dr Taleb Rifai, that the WTTC Asia Summit will address what needs to be done to harness the enormous growth potential of the Travel & Tourism industry.Mr Scowsill said: "With Asia set to dominate world economic growth, Travel & Tourism will play a key role showing 5-7% average increases in the industry’s total contribution to GDP over the next ten years, generating over 47 million new jobs in the region. This regional growth will impact Travel & Tourism around the world, with expanding numbers of Asian travellers making their mark in the global marketplace. The challenges in meeting this growth command the attention of all the global players in the industry, as well as the top political leaders worldwide."
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