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June 29 2016 (Investorideas.com Newswire) The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) condemns in the strongest terms the attack on Istanbul Ataturk Airport yesterday and extends its condolences to all those affected by it.
David Scowsill President and CEO said "Again we find ourselves having to express condolences to victims of a horrendous act of terrorism. The Council stands behind the Turkish government in managing this devastating incident.
The attack is a further blow to Turkey's tourism sector which in 2015 contributed 13% of GDP and generated 2 million jobs. While our research shows that tourism is extremely resilient in the face of terrorism this latest incident will undoubtedly have far reaching impacts. The international community both private and public sectors must come together in support of Turkey to ensure that as a destination it can rebound and thrive in the future."
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About WTTC:
The World Travel & Tourism Council is the global authority on the economic and social contribution of Travel & Tourism. It promotes sustainable growth for the sector working with governments and international institutions to create jobs to drive exports and to generate prosperity. WTTC is the organiser of the annual Global Summit which brings together over 1000 delegates to discuss the opportunities challenges and issues facing the industry while its Tourism for Tomorrow Awards recognise the industry's power to be a positive force in sustainability.
Travel & Tourism is a key driver for investment and economic growth globally. In 2015 the sector generated a total of US$7.2 trillion or 9.8% of global GDP. The sector sustained 284 million jobs in 2015 9.5% of total employment or one in eleven of all jobs on the planet.
For 25 years WTTC has been the voice of this industry globally. Members are the Chairs Presidents and Chief Executives of the world's leading private sector Travel & Tourism businesses. These Members bring specialist knowledge to guide government policy and decision-making raising awareness of the importance of the industry as an economic generator of prosperity.
For more information:
Annebeth WijtenburgCommunications ManagerWorld Travel & Tourism Councilannebeth.wijtenburg@wttc.org
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