Q. With reference to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), consider the following statements:
1.It is a global organization representing the private sector of the travel and tourism industry.
2.‘Zero Carbon Aviation Initiative’ is a WTTC initiative for sustainable tourism.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is a global body that represents the private sector of the travel and tourism industry, including airlines, hotels, cruise lines, travel agencies, and more. It advocates for sustainable growth and highlights the sector’s economic contributions.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism initiative is the initiative launched by WTTC. It aims to guide the travel and tourism sector toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions through innovative practices and partnerships. Recently, the UN Climate Change COP29 or Baku Declaration has included tourism in its action agenda, with over 50 governments endorsing the COP29 Declaration on Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism.
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