LONDON and DUBAI United Arab Emirates April 14 PRNewswire - Increasingly in todays world influences from economic political environmental and social changes routinely interact at international level determining the environment in which everyone has to operate So a mature sector such as Travel Tourism obviously needs to take this into account in its own planning and policy developmentFor this reason the Global Travel Tourism Summit which takes place from 20-22 April in Dubai is delighted to welcome as a keynote speaker Professor Norbert Walter Chief Economist at Deutsche Bank and CEO of Deutsche Bank Research who will set the scene for the session Global Perspectives - Changing Priorities specifically addressing the key issues of the current economic debate sub-prime recession and the credit crunch All these issues clearly pose major challenges to the Travel Tourism and related industriesProfessor Walter a member of the Deutsche Bank Think Tank which covers a wide spectrum of issues ranging from economic forecasting to country rating and sector analysis is also a member of the Committee of Wise Men on the Regulation of European Securities Markets - the Lamfalussy Group - and he was a close adviser to Gerhard Schroders governmentThe panel discussion following Professor Walters presentation will comprise leading business and political leaders from around the world who will debate the implications of his pronouncements focusing particularly on the impact on the Travel Tourism industry Panellists include - HE Mubarak Al Muhairi Director General Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority- Christopher Dickey Paris Bureau Chief and Middle East Regional Editor Newsweek - Edouard Ettedgui Group Chief Executive Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group - Arthur de Haast Global CEO Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels- Jabu Mabuza Chairman South Africa Tourism CEO Tsogo Sun and CEO Southern Sun HotelsThe main objective of the session which is expected to involve a lively debate with the participation of delegates in the audience will be to identify the principal global trends in 2008 and beyond that might constrain the industrys potential for growth sustainability and responsibility It will also examine the main impacts on Travel Tourism such as the pressures from climate change population growth wider inequalities cultural tensions political instability financial market volatility and increased competition for land water food and energyMembers of the media are invited to attend the Summit and after the debate Professor Walter and other delegates will be available for one-on-one media interviewsAbout The World Travel Tourism CouncilWTTC is the forum for business leaders in the Travel Tourism industry With Chairmen and Chief Executives of one hundred of the worlds leading Travel Tourism companies as its Members WTTC has a unique mandate and overview on all matters related to Travel TourismWTTC works to raise awareness of Travel Tourism as one of the worlds largest industries employing approximately 238 million people and generating nearly 10 of world GDPFor a full list of speakers and the programme please visit For all updates or for your chance to be part of the Summit please visit World Travel Tourism Council
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