20/02/2006
Press conference: Monday March 6, 2006, 10.30
InterContinental, Berlin , Germany.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will present its 2006 forecast estimates of Travel & Tourism's economic performance for 174 countries and the world during a press conference on Monday March 6 at 10.30 am at the InterContinental hotel in Berlin.
In response to a strong demand for exclusive and detailed access to WTTC's proprietary economic research, the Council, along with its research sponsor Accenture, will release its 2006 Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) forecast. WTTC and Accenture will also deliver a joint message of key industry issues to kick-start a series of special industry events which will be held around the world over the coming year. Senior executives from both organizations, including WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten and Accenture Managing Director Peter Franz will be joined by industry leaders and senior government officials to discuss the 2006 forecast and issues.
Travel & Tourism is one of the world's highest priority industries and employers. In partnership with Oxford Economic Forecasting (OEF) WTTC's Tourism Satellite Accounting research, based on the UN standard for Satellite Accounting, quantifies the wide-ranging economic impact of Travel & Tourism and provides solid, credible and professional statistical information that can assist in informing government policy and business decision processes.
In 2005, WTTC predicted that Travel & Tourism would contribute 10.6 per cent of world GDP and create 220 million jobs. Did the industry realize these forecasts? Will 2006 build on 2005's performance? Which countries are becoming the powerhouses of industry growth? Has the industry recovered from recent natural disasters? Where are the opportunities for Travel & Tourism business development and investment?
Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the open discussion and to put your questions to the panellists.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance. With more than 126,000 people in 48 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$15.55 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2005. Its home page is www.accenture.com .
About The World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum for global business leaders comprising the presidents, chairs and CEOs of 100 of the world's foremost companies. It is the only body representing the private sector in all parts of the Travel & Tourism industry worldwide. Its Members are leaders in all sectors of the industry, including accommodation, catering, entertainment, recreation, transportation and other travel-related services.
WTTC's mission is to raise awareness of the full economic impact of the Travel & Tourism industry, employing some 220 million people and generating over 10 per cent of the world's GDP. Governments are encouraged to unlock the industry's potential by adopting the Council's policy framework for sustainable tourism development. For more information on WTTC, please visit www.wttc.org .
Contact
For further information, please contact WTTC at enquiries@wttc.org.
