First the FIFA Championship and now an Upswing in Tourism – Japan is back in business!

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New York, NY, August 11, 2011:  The city of Sendai has come to be known as the metropolis which was hit by the 3.11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, but 2012 is going to reposition the city into global tourism.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) decided to bring their major events to Sendai in 2012, after they picked Japan for their 2012 conference venues.  Although the tragic natural disaster hit the north-east region of Japan just a week after they announced Japan as the 2012 event venue, the WTTC takes this opportunity to exhibit their new commitment and focus on the recovery of Japan’s tourism industry.  Throughout the entire 4-day event of the WTTC Global Summit in Tokyo from April 16 to 19, 2012, the Committee will hold their Annual General Meeting and Executive Committee Meeting on April 17 in Sendai to focus specifically on the disaster recovery management.

The decision reflects the WTTC’s recognition of Sendai as the perfect venue for their 2012 event, and shows their specific commitment in spite of this year’s disaster in Japan.  Sendai has already proved a swift and substantial recovery from the disaster:  Public infrastructure returned to service as quickly as within a month for the world famous bullet train (Shinkansen), and also for Sendai airport, which went underwater after being hit by the devastating tsunami.  Sendai is well capable of hosting high-quality international meetings, while showcasing the city’s functions as the commercial and cultural capital of northeast Japan.

The WTTC’s annual summit is where over 1,000 delegates from the tourism industries will meet to discuss the opportunities and issues in the industry.  The events in 2012 will surely be the exceptional opportunities for the participants to experience Japan’s fast recovery, as well as contribute to the positive momentum, with welcoming hospitality and natural beauty that impresses every visitor to this country.

For more information, visit the World Travel & Tourism Council.