from PHYLLIS BIRORI in Kigali, RwandaRwanda BureauKIGALI, (CAJ News) – THE World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC’s) 23rd Global Summit has kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda with a strong message of recovery for the sectors. The latest data from WTTC and its partner, Oxford Economics, shows that global travel is surging back, with all regions recovering faster than previously expected, with Asia-Pacific leading the way. “Our latest data highlights our sector’s enduring appeal and resilience and is recovering faster than anticipated,” said WTTC President and Chief Executive Officer, Julia Simpson. This represents the most comprehensive environmental data in travel and tourism’s history including the sector’s energy, and water use footprint. According to the data, travel and tourism was responsible for 8,1 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, some 10,6 percent of total global energy and 0,9 percent of freshwater use.
