Global Tourism Leaders Gather in Brussels to Discuss a New Era in Travel and Tourism at the Global Tourism Forum Leaders’ Summit Europe 2022

Brussels, Belgium–(Newsfile Corp. – September 20, 2022) – Under the theme “Investment, Connectivity and Hospitality”, the Global Tourism Forum Leaders’ Summit Europe 2022 kicked-off on September 6^th at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels.

The full day event has brought together over 40 top high-level speakers to boost and support the start of a new era of growth for the Travel & Tourism sector for Europe and the world.

President of World Tourism Forum Institute – Bulut BAĞCI – Opening Remarks

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European Commissioners, EC Director General and Directors; the most important representatives of the European Parliament; Ministers of Tourism from Asia and Africa; CEOs of major airlines, hotel groups, technology providers as well as prominent European destinations and Travel & Tourism value chain European and International Associations get together in brussels to speak with one voice to address the challenges and opportunities faced by the Travel & Tourism ecosystem in the post-pandemic world and be at the forefront of a ‘new era’ of tourism trends, offering new options to a new generation of travelers, as well as opportunities led by digitalisation.

H.E. Dimitris Papadimoulis – Vice – President of European Parliament

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The Summit raised the the most important matters faced by the sector, such as the sector’s vision on smart tourism, the green transition, new trends in mobility; investment models for travel & tourism, sustainability, gender equality & women empowerment or how digitalization & blockchain technologies shape tourism.

Bulut Bağcı, President of WTFI said: “Together we are stronger to boost and support the start of a new era of growth for the Travel & Tourism sector for Europe and the world.”

Ismail Ertug, Member of European Parliament said: “Tourism is a major economic activity in the EU with wide-ranging impact on economic growth, employment and social development.”

José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ, Member of European Parliament said: “We should claim tourism in Europe as an economic engine ahead of a potential recession. The next few year are crucial and other countries are ahead of us. I urge the EU leaders to promote European tourism and mitigate the effects of the energy crisis in the sector. The EU must be capable of offering attractive and affordable products and selling our continent to the world. Starting by creating a true European brand that attracts visitors from the rest of the world and put tourism in the centre of our economies. Tourism can, once again, play a fundamental role in this crisis and the European Union cannot lose the opportunity.”

Ramon Diaz Bouza – Member of European Parliament

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