WTM 2023 Ministers' Summit to focus on tourism education

23-10-23

On the first day of WTM London 2023, and hosted by BBC World News presenter Zeinab Badawi, tourism ministers will discuss today's most pressing issues.

For 17 years, tourism leaders from around the world have gathered at World Travel Market, in partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to discuss policy, strategy, development and investment.

UNWTO forecasts continued growth in international tourist arrivals in the coming years, leading to increased employment opportunities within the sector.

By 2030, the tourism sector could provide employment for more than 300 million people worldwide, but having a skilled and knowledgeable workforce is vital, requiring the sector to invest and close existing gaps in education and training.