The World Governments Summit Organization and the World Travel & Tourism Council have launched a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening global dialogue on the future of travel and tourism and expanding cooperation between governments and the private sector. The partnership seeks to support the development of policies that are better prepared for global transformations while encouraging the launch of joint initiatives and projects that contribute to the sector\u2019s sustainable growth internationally.<\/p>\n
The partnership reflects a shared vision that builds on the global standing of the World Governments Summit as an international platform bringing together governments, decision-makers, business leaders, and experts, alongside the World Travel & Tourism Council\u2019s role in representing the private sector across the travel and tourism industry. Together, these strengths are expected to create broader opportunities for dialogue, cooperation, and the development of forward-looking policies for the sector.<\/p>\n
His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit, affirmed that the World Governments Summit builds its international partnerships based on a vision that reflects the directives of the UAE leadership to empower governments to lead global transformations, anticipate the future, and develop high-impact international partnerships that contribute to creating innovative solutions to shared challenges.<\/p>\n
His Excellency said that the effective international partnerships launched by the World Governments Summit with various international organizations and institutions represent mutual positive value and a fundamental pillar for advancing government work and transforming global dialogue into practical policies and initiatives that create a positive and sustainable impact on people\u2019s lives, while enhancing governments\u2019 readiness to keep pace with accelerating changes.<\/p>\n
His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi added that the strategic partnership between the World Governments Summit and the World Travel & Tourism Council reflects the importance of unifying the efforts of governments and the private sector to develop forward-looking visions for the future of travel and tourism, and to create more flexible and sustainable policies that strengthen the contribution of this vital sector to economic growth, investment, opportunity creation, and international cooperation.<\/p>\n
Under the memorandum of understanding signed by Mohammad Yousef Al Sharhan, Managing Director of the World Governments Summit Organization, and Gloria Guevara, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, the two sides will work to develop an integrated institutional framework for cooperation that includes the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and international best practices.<\/p>\n
The partnership will also focus on strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors and launching joint initiatives and projects that contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable travel and tourism sector that is better equipped to respond to rapidly changing global conditions.<\/p>\n
The partnership will also serve as an international platform to broaden discussions around the key challenges and opportunities facing the travel and tourism sector, supporting the development of innovative visions and policies that enhance the sector\u2019s competitiveness and increase its contribution to economic and social development worldwide.<\/p>\n
Gloria Guevara affirmed that the travel and tourism sector achieves its best results when governments and the private sector work together under a shared vision, noting that the partnership with the World Governments Summit represents a model for international cooperation based on dialogue, innovation, and the development of future-focused policies.<\/p>\n
Guevara said: \u201cThrough our joint work with the World Governments Summit, we can contribute to developing policies that enhance resilience, accelerate sustainable growth, and unlock the full potential of the travel and tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and greater connectivity between economies and communities around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
For his part, Mohammad Yousef Al Sharhan affirmed that the World Governments Summit remains committed to building partnerships that enrich global knowledge-based dialogue, promote the exchange of expertise, strengthen institutional cooperation, and support efforts aimed at improving the well-being and prosperity of communities around the world.<\/p>\n
Mohammad Al Sharhan also affirmed that the World Governments Summit continues to reinforce its role as a global platform that brings together governments, international organizations, the private sector, and thought leaders to build strategic partnerships that enrich global dialogue, strengthen the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and contribute to developing innovative solutions to future challenges.<\/p>\n
He said that strategic partnerships with international organizations and institutions represent a fundamental pillar in achieving the mission of the World Governments Summit, which seeks to empower governments to anticipate the future and prepare for its transformations.<\/p>\n
He noted that cooperation with the World Travel & Tourism Council will strengthen global discussions related to the future of tourism, development, governance, and international cooperation, while supporting the development of initiatives and policies that contribute to the sector\u2019s sustainability and enhance its economic and social impact.<\/p>\n
The partnership between the World Governments Summit Organization and the World Travel & Tourism Council goes beyond the boundaries of traditional institutional cooperation, establishing a global platform that brings governments and the private sector together to help shape the future of travel and tourism, develop more future-ready policies, and launch high-impact initiatives that support sustainable growth and reinforce the sector\u2019s role as one of the key drivers of the global economy.<\/p>\n
The partnership focuses on cooperation within the framework of the World Governments Summit to organize global dialogues and strategic events, prepare joint reports, studies, and research, and implement priority initiatives and projects.<\/p>\n
It also includes strengthening the exchange of knowledge and international best practices, helping to develop policies that are more responsive to changes across the sector while expanding international cooperation in travel and tourism.<\/p>\n
The partnership is also expected to provide a platform that brings together governments, private-sector leaders, experts, and international institutions to exchange perspectives and develop innovative solutions to future challenges, strengthening the sector\u2019s ability to continue supporting economic development, stimulating investment, creating jobs, and enhancing global connectivity.<\/p>\n
The World Governments Summit serves as a global platform for anticipating the future of governments. It focuses on studying and analyzing future trends, challenges, and opportunities worldwide, while showcasing the latest innovations and leading solutions to help inspire government creativity and strengthen preparedness for the future.<\/p>\n
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the global body representing the private sector in the travel and tourism industry and is considered one of the leading international authorities in measuring and highlighting the sector\u2019s economic and social contribution around the world.<\/p>\n
Its membership includes chairpersons and chief executives of major global travel and tourism companies, including hotel groups, airlines, airports, cruise operators, tour operators, technology platforms, and tourism destinations representing all major regions of the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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