Tourism Set to Grow More Than 4 Percent over Ten Years

In line with most expert predictions, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) research suggests that global Travel & Tourism will continue to grow at a steady annual rate of 4.2 percent over the next ten years. Under the theme Breaking Barriers, Managing Growth, these issues will be addressed directly at the Global Travel & Tourism Summit, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal from May 10 to 12.

The world’s most influential business and political leaders will convene to foment a strong collaboration between the public and private sector and to ensure that the Travel & Tourism industry as a whole works together to combat climate change and environmental issues that are looming over the future of such a dynamic and prosperous industry.

This year WTTC has created an interactive web channel where Members and speakers will put forward their ideas and opinions on all industry matters. Members of the public are invited to comment.