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Visit WebsiteGoogle's mission in travel is to be the trusted place where travelers go for the most useful information to make fast, effortless decisions, while driving profitable growth for its travel partners.
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Visit WebsiteThe WTTC works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world's largest industries, and therefore represents a natural partner for ETC in its mission to raise awareness and understanding among national European authorities and the general public of the importance of tourism and the need to ensure its development.
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