17 November 2022
Former British Prime Minister Theresa May will deliver a keynote address at the World Travel & Tourism Council’s global summit later this month.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President and Chief Executive, praised Ms. May for her “long-standing interest” in the environment during her time in Downing Street.
“During the pandemic, Theresa May was concerned about the uncoordinated global response, and she showed great political leadership calling for international cooperation based on evidence,” said Ms. Simpson.
“Our event will bring together many of the world’s most powerful leaders in our sector to discuss and secure its long-term future, which is critical to economies and jobs around the world.”
May will speak alongside former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon at the conference taking place in Saudi Arabia from 28 November to 1 December.
The summit sees industry leaders meeting government officials from across the globe in the Saudi capital of Riyadh to discuss the tourism sector’s post-pandemic recovery and to “ensure a safer, more resilient, inclusive and sustainable sector”.
