Julia Simpson
Travel & Tourism set to break all records in 2024: WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion
Women are a driving force for travel & tourism, says WTTC
To celebrate International Women's Day, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector.
WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics surpasses 1,700 Properties
From Mexico to Mauritius, Basics is now a globally recognised scheme to verify hotels’ green credentials.
11th Arab Aviation Summit calls for strategic investments in tech, sustainability, and skill
The impact of advanced technologies and changing consumer expectations, and the need for greater collaboration to drive sustainable investments in the aviation sector, dominated discussions at the 2024 edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) that concluded at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah.
WTTC Calls on EU to unlock full potential of Travel & Tourism as it exceeds employment records
In a decisive move to shape the future of the Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) issued a ‘Call to Action’, urging EU stakeholders to support a sector that employs over 22MN people and contributes €1.4TN to the European Union’s economy.
WTTC and Biosphere join forces to standardise International Hotel Sustainability
In a joint effort to promote sustainability in the Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Biosphere have inked a partnership to promote sustainability criteria in the hotel industry under the Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative.
France to keep its crown as most popular destination for international visitors
Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year.
New Travel & Tourism Social Impact Report reveals significant increase in female employment since 2010
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, reveals that the global Travel & Tourism sector is delivering soaring employment opportunities to women and young people around the world.
WTTC welcomes ICAO goal for Sustainable Aviation Fuel(SAF)
Governments, SAF producers, investors and all stakeholders need to collaborate to accelerate the development and adoption of SAF
Sustainable Tourism Global Center and WTTC unveil pioneering Global Research on Travel & Tourism
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia released the latest industry-shaping Environmental Impact Research data.
WTTC partners with GSTC to strengthen Global Hospitality Standards
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have announced a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to GSTC Certification.
Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: The 2023 WTTC Global Summit
In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils the bold theme and agenda for WTTC’s 23rd Global Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda: "Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future".
WTTC and Saudi Arabia extend partnership through MoU
In a significant milestone, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have announced the extension of their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics takes off in China with hotel giant Jin Jiang
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to announce Jin Jiang, a prominent player in the global hospitality industry, has joined WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative, further solidifying China's commitment to sustainable tourism.
Travel & Tourism sector now worth more than quarter of a trillion sterling, says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) reveals the UK Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.
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