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familiarization trips, and special events at major tourism

trade fairs. Key projects that UNWTO is currently

working on are poverty alleviation and elimination
through sustainable tourism, protecting children from

sexual exploitation in tourism, crisis management,

ecotourism, and safety and security. Visit the UNWTO
Web site at http://www.unwto.org .

World Travel and Tourism Council

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is

the forum for global business leaders in travel and
tourism. It is comprised of the presidents, chairs, and

chief executive officers of 100 of the world ’ s foremost

companies. These include accommodation, catering,
cruises, entertainment, recreation, transportation, and

travel – related services. WTTC is the only body

representing the private sector in all parts of the
industry worldwide. Established in 1990, WTTC is led

by a nineteen - member executive committee, which

meets twice a year and reports to an annual meeting of
all members.

Day - to - day operations are carried out by the

president and small staff based in London.
The mission of the council is to raise awareness of the

economic and social contribution of travel and tourism

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