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WTTC Lisbon
Host Committee,
Turismo de Portugal,
Rua Ivone Silva,
Lote 6, 1050-124
Lisboa, Portugal
Growth expectations
In line with most expert predictions, WTTC research suggests that demand for global Travel & Tourism will continue to grow at a steady annual rate of 4.3 per cent over the next ten years.
The new challenge is to manage growth
Against such an optimistic background, the Travel & Tourism sector faces new and immediate challenges. Are the conditions in place for this growth to generate wide prosperity; or will opportunities be squandered and tensions mount because barriers are allowed to persist? And is growth to be pursued purely for profit, or is the Travel & Tourism sector capable of acting as responsible World Citizens, balancing business needs with cultural, social and environmental factors?
A forum for change
The Summit 2007 directly addressed the challenges associated with growth. WTTC's signature 'in the round' discussion format once again provided the framework for open and creative exchanges of ideas. Together with some of the world's most dynamic moderators, we encouraged active debate under the theme Breaking Barriers - Managing Growth.
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This year, in the run-up to the Summit, WTTC will be regularly publishing comments on the topics on the Summit programme, through the WTTC Summit Interactive Web Channel. If you would like to know more about the Interactive Web Channel, or would like to comment, click here
