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Cruise

Cruise tourism boosts global economy and local communities

Exclusives

Hospitality sector turns to diverse hiring as 70% of hotels report staffing gaps

One of the biggest challenges that has affected global hospitality since 2022 is the difficulty it has faced in staffing.

Airlines and Aviation

ICAO launches next-generation border system as travel sector pushes for seamless journeys

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched a next-generation border system designed to enhance both security and efficiency

Airlines and Aviation

West Asia tourism tanking as Iran conflict enters second month

Tourism, one of the key contributors to the regional economy, has taken a serious hit and the West Asian industry is presently losing US$600 million in tourism revenues every day according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Associations

Iran conflict costs travel sector US$600m daily

Cultural Tourism

G20 nations to invest $12.5t in tourism by 2035

Associations

15 destinations signify intent to host future editions of the WTTC Global Summit

Following the success of the 2025 World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Rome, Italy, a record 15 destinations across four continents have formally expressed interest, signalling renewed confidence in the global Travel & Tourism sector.

Associations

WTTC warns UK tourism levies could harm growth

Associations

US border policy changes threaten tourism economy

China

WTTC lauds China’s drive to boost travel and tourism

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomed the Chinese government’s ongoing efforts to facilitate international travel as of Tuesday, 16th December.

Associations

WTTC Welcomes Rotana as its Newest Regional Member

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to welcome Rotana Hotel Management Corporation, one of the leading hotel

Associations

WTTC Announces Bain & Company as New Industry Partner

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Bain & Company as its newest Industry Partner, further

Associations

WTTC Welcomes HiSEAS International as Its Member at WTM 2025

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome HiSEAS International as its newest Global Member, joining an

Global

Global investment in travel and tourism surpassed $1TN in 2024, up 9.9% year-on-year: WTTC

At its 25th Global Summit in Rome the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, revealing that

Annual Reports

New WTTC report reveals potential workforce shortfall in the global travel sector

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) presented a landmark report on the global travel and tourism workforce earlier today, 30th September, at the 25th WTTC Global Summit in Rome, Italy.