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WTTC Statement on the death of Henry Kissinger

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) acknowledges the important contributions of Henry Kissinger in its founding. His vision and support were instrumental in giving the Travel & Tourism sector a unified voice on the global stage.

Kissinger brought key industry leaders together and encouraged them to unite and show the world the enormous social and economic potential of the sector. This insight propelled the formation of WTTC in 1990.

Related: Outgoing World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO sets out what he sees are the trends shaping the future of Travel & Tourism.

Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC, remarked: “Henry Kissinger’s vital role in WTTC’s inception cannot be overstated. He rallied leaders to leverage their influence, significantly shaping modern travel. Kissinger recognized travel’s ‘soft power’ in uniting cultures and its economic impact – accounting for one in ten jobs worldwide and a significant portion of the global economy.”

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