Crikey! Celebrity’s Robert Irwin confirmed as speaker for World Travel & Tourism Council

Crikey! Celebrity’s Robert Irwin confirmed as speaker for World Travel & Tourism Council
Edited by Travel Weekly


Environmentalist and newly minted TV personality (I’m a Celebrity) Australia Zoo’s Robert Irwin has been confirmed for World Travel & Tourism Council, the world’s biggest tourism summit in Perth (Boorloo) this October.

The WTTC Global Summit is taking place from 8-10 October at Crown Perth under the theme “Ancient Land: New Perspectives” to showcase Western Australia’s cultural heritage and incredible natural offerings.

It’s the first time the event has been held in Australia.

The son of Australian legend Steve Irwin, Robert Irwin is the first major speaker to be announced for the three-day exclusive event by WTTC, the global authority on tourism.

Members include 200 world industry leaders from organisations such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, Expedia and Visa.

Feature image: Robert Irwin and quokka, endemic in Western Australia. Photo: Australia Zoo

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