Travel and tourism will create 4.5 million European jobs this year, WTTC says
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals a bright future for the European Union’s Travel & Tourism sector, with strong growth predicted over the next decade. According to the global tourism body’s latest Economic Impact...
WTTC’s 25th annual Global Summit comes to Rome
Following a successful Global Summit last year in Perth, Western Australia, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bringing the event to Rome this year, marking a significant return to Europe after six years. In association with the...
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Travellers crave sustainability, but cost remains a barrier, WTTC report shows
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled its latest report today, exploring the critical gap between travellers’ desire for sustainable options and their actual behaviour. Launched at FITUR 2025, Madrid, the report Bridging...
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Business travel set to hit record-shattering US$1.5TN
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previously predicted, to reach a record US$1.5TN. The rise of remote working during...
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WTTC reveals decrease in travel & tourism’s climate footprint emissions
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia, kicked off today (Oct. 8) with an update to its ground-breaking environmental footprint data. WTTC’s latest Environmental &...
WTTC reports pandemic took heavy toll on women, youth in travel & tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, has released a new report revealing the impact of the pandemic on employment for women and youth in the global travel...
WTTC projects a record-breaking year for travel and tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for travel and tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion. According to the global tourism...
WTTC report urges travel industry to embrace AI
New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlight the transformative power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for travel and tourism, marking a commitment to a digital future with unparalleled customer...
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France is “most popular” international travel destination
According to the latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and ForwardKeys, France remains the "most popular" destination for international arrivals this year. The new research reveals a positive...
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WTTC sustainability program verifies more than 1,300 hotels
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics is set to end if first year on a high note, with more than 1,300 hotels verified, across more than 30 countries from around the world. The Hotel Sustainability...
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