Soccer icon Drogba introduced as keynote speaker
Kigali to Host World’s High Journey & Tourism Voices
Kigali, Rwanda: The World Journey & Tourism Council (WTTC) gears up for its stellar twenty third International Summit in Kigali this week (1-3 Nov), with Ivorian footballing legend Didier Drogba set to take to the stage.
Thought to be one of many biggest African soccer gamers in historical past, and all-time high scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast nationwide staff, Drogba will share his expertise of rising up within the West African nation, and his continued struggle for social progress. After retiring from skilled soccer, this titan of trade continues to encourage and alter lives.
WTTC is delighted to announce three Heads of State may also take to the stage on the twenty third International Summit, and a Vice-President.
Different keynote audio system embrace Justin Urquhart-Stewart, world economist and famend enterprise commentator; David P. Pekoske, Administrator of the USA Transport Safety Administration; Juliet Slot, Chief Industrial Officer at Arsenal Soccer Membership.
Different notable audio system embrace Francis Gatare, CEO of the Rwanda Growth Board, and Yvonne Makolo, CEO of Rwandair and Chair of the Board of Governors of the Worldwide Air Transport Affiliation (IATA), the primary girl to tackle this position.
The Summit’s theme underscores the sector’s significance past income: its affect on the planet and world communities. Enterprise leaders from throughout the globe will collaborate on future-proofing the sector, guaranteeing resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Audio system from WTTC embrace Arnold Donald, WTTC Chair; Greg O’Hara, Founder and Managing Associate Certares; Gloria Fluxa, Vice Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer, Iberostar; Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Chairman of Heritage Group and co-chair of Abercrombie and Kent, Julie Shainock (Confirmed), International Managing Director for Journey, Transport Logistics and Hospitality, Microsoft and Matthew Upchurch, President & CEO of Virtuoso.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, expressed: “We’re delighted to announce that such heavyweight and influential figures can be becoming a member of us in Kigali subsequent week.
“That is our first Summit on the African continent. Rwanda’s dedication to the Journey & Tourism sector’s resurgence after difficult instances is commendable. The nation’s speedy development trajectory positions it as an upcoming tourism hotspot.”
Below the theme “Constructing Bridges to a Sustainable Future” the occasion will give attention to the worth of the sector, not solely to the worldwide financial system, however to the planet and communities all over the world.
Throughout the International Summit, trade leaders and worldwide authorities officers from all over the world will collect in Rwanda’s capital to proceed aligning efforts to help the sector’s restoration and deal with the challenges the long run poses to make sure a safer, extra resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Journey & Tourism sector.
Authorities dignitaries, together with South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Hon. Patricia de Lille; Tanzania’s Minister of Pure Sources & Tourism, Hon. Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki; and Ukraine’s Tourism Growth Chairperson, Hon. Mariana Oleskiv, may also grace the event.
For the complete International Summit programme, please click on right here.
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