{"id":4688,"date":"2019-07-29T10:07:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T10:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rmodev.gq\/?p=4688"},"modified":"2021-11-25T10:12:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T10:12:08","slug":"rak-tda-wttc-mena-leaders-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/en\/media-center\/press-releases\/rak-tda-wttc-mena-leaders-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"Ras Al Khaimah To Host the Region\u2019s First World Travel &#038; Tourism Council \u201cMiddle East &#038; North Africa Leaders Forum\u201d In October 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\nRas Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced today that the Emirate will be hosting the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council Middle East &amp; North Africa Leaders Forum 2019 on October 2nd, 2019 bringing together key industry leaders to discuss the core issues facing the region\u2019s Travel &amp; Tourism sector. The forum will be organised for the first time in the region and held at Al Hamra International Exhibition &amp; Conference Center &#8211; Ras Al Khaimah.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing together government agencies, industry associations, CEOs and senior leaders of the top travel and tourism companies, experts, and media from across the region, the WTTC Middle East &amp; North Africa Leaders Forum will delve into contemporary issues facing the sector and discuss growth opportunities to advance the regional agenda. The one-day forum will engage 150-200 leaders in keynotes and panel discussions focusing on key themes, including: challenges and investment opportunities; job creation and skill development; climate and environment action; and digital disruption.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah\u00a0Tourism Development Authority<\/strong>\u00a0said, \u201cWe are pleased to be hosting the inaugural edition of the WTTC\u00a0Middle East &amp; North Africa Leaders Forum\u00a0in\u00a0Ras Al Khaimah and\u00a0introducing our beautiful destination to key leaders and delegates from the travel and tourism industry in the region. Tourism is one of Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s most important economic sectors and is considered a key engine for continued GDP growth and job creation in the UAE. The opportunity to host this prestigious industry forum comes at a pivotal time as we aim to fuel a sustainable tourism-driven economic growth in Ras Al Khaimah, as guided by our current Destination Strategy 2019-2021.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/media\/1810\/rak_jebel-jais-flight.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gloria Guevara, President &amp; CEO, WTTC<\/strong>\u00a0said, \u201cWTTC is thrilled to be bringing our Leaders Forum to Ras Al Khaimah, a destination that embodies everything that is so exciting and innovative about tourism in the Middle East &amp; North Africa region. Through the Middle East &amp; North Africa Leaders Forum, we will bring together the region\u2019s top travel leaders to discuss the pressing issues of the day, including investment trends, visa facilitation and climate action. 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WTTC works to promote Travel &amp; Tourism as one of the world&#8217;s largest economic sectors, supporting one in 10 jobs (319 million) worldwide and generating 10.4% (US$8.8 trillion) of world GDP in 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announced today that the Emirate will be hosting the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council Middle East &amp; North Africa Leaders Forum 2019 on October 2nd, 2019 bringing together key industry leaders to discuss the core issues facing the region\u2019s Travel &amp; Tourism sector. 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