The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced it will hold its 2012 Global Travel and Tourism Summit in Tokyo, Japan.
Jean-Claude Baumgarten, president and chjief executive of WTTC said: “I’m very pleased that Tokyo will host our 2012 Summit.
“It is a city that enjoys more that 400 years of history and is also one of the most exciting modern and cultural destinations in the world.
“Asia remains at the forefront of travel and tourism growth in the next few years. Our summit’s return to the region will give delegates the opportunity to address the issues and explore opportunities to secure the industry’s success.”
WTTC said Tokyo fought off “stiff competition” from three other candidate cities but won due to its commitment, government support and enthusiasm, as well as vow to hold a carbon neutral Summit.
The council added “the overall accessibility of the destination and, following a deep recession, evidence of accelerating GDP growth and a re-emerging Japanese tourism market, will help ensure the Summit is the must-attend event of the year”.
The event will also coincied with the 100th year anniversary of Japan Tourism Board. WTTC 11th Global Travel and Tourism Summit takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada USA on May 17-19 2011. Last year the event weas held in Beijing, China.