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Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2023 to Be Held in Brussels, the Capital of the European Union
London, United Kingdom–(Newsfile Corp. – April 7, 2023) – The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) is pleased to announce that its Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting in 2023 will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on September 5th. As the capital of the European Union, Brussels is an ideal location for the summit, which will bring together leaders and experts from across the globe to discuss the latest developments and challenges facing the tourism industry.
The Global Tourism Forum is a leading platform for discussing sustainable tourism practices, promoting cross-border collaboration, and identifying innovative solutions to industry challenges. The annual meeting attracts a diverse range of participants, including government officials, representatives from international organizations, academics, and industry leaders.
Participants will examine the role of tourism in the world and discuss ways to promote tourism practices that benefit both visitors and local communities.
“We are excited to host the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting in Brussels, the heart of the European Union,” said the WTFI’s President, Bulut Bağcı. “As the capital of Europe, Brussels is an ideal location for our discussion of tourism practices, which are critical to the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the region and the world.”
The Global Tourism Forum has a distinguished history of attracting prominent speakers and participants to its summits. Previous speakers include world-renowned experts such as Tony Blair, former prime minister of UK, François Hollande, former president of France and David Sassoli, former President of European Parliament.
“We are proud of the speakers who have contributed to the success of our past summits, and we look forward to welcoming an equally distinguished group of speakers and audience to Brussels,” added Bağcı.
Bulut Bağcı – President of World Tourism Forum Institute / Sebastian Bazen – CEO of ACCOR
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The 2023 Annual Meeting is expected to be an important milestone in the global tourism industry, bringing together leaders and experts to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions to the challenges facing the industry today.
For more information about the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2023, please visit www.globaltourismforum.org.
World Tourism Forum Institute
The World Tourism Forum Institute is a global organization dedicated to promoting emerging countries in the areas of tourism development, economic growth, tourism investment and workforce development within the tourism industry.
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DTCC partners with Chainlink and JPMorgan to pilot blockchain integration for fund data
As headlines spotlight spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows and institutions revealing their exposure to BTC ETFs, financial service infrastructure providers are quietly integrating blockchain technology into their systems.
According to a recent report from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the firm conducted a pilot program named Smart NAV in collaboration with Chainlink (LINK). This initiative aimed to extend the capabilities of DTCC’s Mutual Fund Profile Service I (MFPS I), the industry standard for transmitting ‘Price and Rate’ data, also known as ‘NAV data.’
DTCC’s Mutual Fund Services business currently operates MFPS I, offering fund companies an automated solution to deliver prices and daily distribution rates to numerous clients for tens of thousands of mutual fund securities. Traditionally, DTCC collects price and rate data from funds/service providers and distributors, then aggregates and disseminates it at regular intervals through its message queue (MQ) and file-based methods.
The Smart NAV Pilot served as a digital extension of the existing MFPS I service, aiming to broaden and complement its current capabilities. DTCC recognized the growing interest in mutual fund tokenization and saw an opportunity for on-chain price and rate data to facilitate new initiatives. Taking a ‘chain-agnostic’ approach, meaning the ability to disseminate NAV data across virtually any blockchain, was crucial for enabling other use cases to build upon Smart NAV’s foundations.
Ten market participants, including major names like American Century Investments, BNY Mellon, and JP Morgan, collaborated with DTCC and Chainlink on the pilot. They evaluated the feasibility and industry value of implementing a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based price and rate dissemination solution to unlock new benefits and support experimentation in the asset management space.
The pilot results demonstrated that delivering structured data on-chain and establishing standard roles and processes enabled foundational data to be integrated into various on-chain use cases, such as tokenized funds and bulk consumer smart contracts. This capability can fuel future industry exploration and empower numerous downstream use cases, including brokerage portfolio applications.
The simplest application of Smart NAV is to provide trusted, verifiable data on virtually any blockchain network to support its use in business workflows. During the pilot, DTCC acted as both the provider and governor of the on-chain data solution, while Chainlink’s CCIP served as the interoperability layer. The core capability explored is adaptable across a wide range of use cases, potentially enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining processes.
Based on the positive findings, DTCC sees an opportunity to expand the scope of the pilot to explore broader use cases beyond price and rate data dissemination and across more blockchains.
Source: kitco.com
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Is Donald Trump’s Recent Crypto-Friendly Stance Genuine Or Opportunistic? Experts Weigh In
Presidential candidate Donald Trump recently made a surprising endorsement of crypto, suggesting that he would ease hostility towards cryptocurrencies in the US if re-elected.
Trump stated, “If we’re going to embrace it, we have to let them be,” and urged crypto supporters to vote for him. This marks a significant shift from his previous criticisms of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 2019, where he labeled them as “not money” due to their volatility and lack of intrinsic value, expressing concerns about their potential use in illegal activities like drug trafficking.
Crypto’s Impact on Voter Preferences
With approximately 20% of American adults reportedly holding crypto, candidates are taking notice. Markus Levin of XYO Network sees embracing crypto and implementing solid regulation as a strategic move in elections and sound policy overall. He believes Trump’s apparent positive stance towards the industry will sway some voters in his favor.
Jonathan Thomas of Blueberry suggests that Trump’s crypto-friendly rhetoric may attract voters who prioritize crypto as a single-issue matter.
Skepticism Surrounding Trump’s Crypto Support
However, not everyone is convinced by Trump’s newfound endorsement of crypto. NFT enthusiast Thorne Melcher views it as “flimsy” and warns against the potential for conservative politics to restrict crypto due to its use in areas such as trans hormone replacement therapy and abortions.
While some may see Trump’s support for crypto as a reason to vote for him, others like Stephanie Vaughan of Veda caution against assuming substantial benefits from this endorsement alone. Vaughan highlights the Biden Administration’s hardline stance on crypto regulation by enforcement, which she believes is unworkable and could push voters towards Trump.
Trump’s Strategy to Attract Crypto Voters
Trump’s pivot from crypto skeptic to NFT enthusiast reflects a strategic move to appeal to voters interested in crypto. Vaughan suggests that many crypto-focused voters may have supported Biden in the last election, but Trump is actively courting them by recognizing the industry’s significance.
By acknowledging crypto’s growing influence on voters, Trump aims to draw support away from Biden, positioning himself as the candidate more aligned with the interests of the crypto community.
Source: cryptonews.com
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