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WTTC announces speakers for its 21st Global Summit in the Philippines

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

LONDON, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils its speakers for its upcoming Global Summit in Manila, which includes Indonesian/Dutch activist Melati Wijsen.

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  • LONDON, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ) unveils its speakers for its upcoming Global Summit in Manila, which includes Indonesian/Dutch activist Melati Wijsen.
  • Taking place in Manila, Philippines from April 20 - 22, the global tourism body's highly anticipated 21st Global Summit is the most influential Travel & Tourism event in the calendar.
  • Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: "We are delighted to have such influential speakersalready confirmed for our Global Summit in Manila.
  • The 21st Global Summit is taking place in Manila, Philippines from April 20 - 22, 2022.

Ctrip Chairman Meets with Philippine Secretary of Tourism

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

MANILA, Oct. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ctrip Co-founder and Executive Chairman James Liang today met with Philippines Secretary of Tourism Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

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  • MANILA, Oct. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ctrip Co-founder and Executive Chairman James Liang today met with Philippines Secretary of Tourism Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.
  • Tourism is also a core industry for the country, accounting for 12.7% of GDP in 2018, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
  • The Department of Tourism has its sights on sustained growth, with a target of 8.2 million arrivals this year.
  • Since its inception in 1999, Ctrip has experienced substantial growth and become one of the best-known travel brands in China.