(IN SHORT) At the World Travel Market Ministers Summit, UN Tourism and WTTC led discussions on AI’s impact on the tourism sector, introducing the “AI for Good in Tourism” roadmap. Key topics included AI-driven research, workforce upskilling, investment strategies, and a new AI Challenge for tourism innovators. UN Tourism aims to harness AI’s potential for… Read the full press release
WTTC, UN Tourism and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces to support Nature Positive Tourism (IN SHORT) On Earth Day 2024, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unveiled “Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action,” a groundbreaking joint report aimed at halting and… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has named Gloria Fluxà, Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer of Iberostar Group, as its new Vice-Chair and Chair of the Sustainability Committee, succeeding Darrell Wade, Intrepid Group Co-founder and Chairman. Gloria Fluxà, who has held the position of Vice-Chairman and Chief Sustainability Officer at Iberostar Group… Read the full press release
U.S. positioned as largest contributor of retail tourism to GDP WTTC ‘Retail Report’ to launch 7th September Las Vegas, NV, 2023-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the U.S. remains the preferred choice for shopping holidaymakers, as revealed at Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in Las Vegas,… Read the full press release
Together with thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs Radisson Hotel Group supports Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with the WTTC, top brands, associations and… Read the full press release
Global tourism body announces verification scheme for Basics Thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs support Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Berlin, Germany, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism… Read the full press release
Together with thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs Radisson Hotel Group supports Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with the WTTC, top brands, associations and… Read the full press release
Travel & Tourism jobs surpassing 2019 levels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Overseas visitors spending more in Dubai than in 2019 London, UK, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today (14/02/2023) revealed positive signs of recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector in Dubai and Abu Dhabi… Read the full press release
Johannesburg tourism jobs to surpass 2019 levels Cities Economic Impact Report analysed 82 cities around the world London, UK, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today (15/02/2023) revealed positive signs of recovery for the South African Travel & Tourism sector with travellers heading back to its major… Read the full press release
Travel & Tourism jobs surpassing 2019 levels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Overseas visitors spending more in Dubai than in 2019 London, UK, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today (14/02/2023) revealed positive signs of recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector in Dubai and Abu Dhabi… Read the full press release
Sector’s GDP contribution to London’s economy tripled in the last year Paris’s Travel & Tourism GDP contribution has almost recovered to pre-pandemic levels London, UK, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel &… Read the full press release
Travel & Tourism sector commits to vision to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 Madrid, Spain, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — During COP15 in Montreal today (13 DEC 2022), the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) announced a new collaboration… Read the full press release
BRISTOL, UK, 2020-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Helen Marano has been appointed Chair of the Travel Foundation, replacing Noel Josephides who held the role for the past decade. Marano has been a trustee of the charity since July 2019 and is founder of Marano Perspectives. Marano brings an extensive global experience from serving for… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2020-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A staggering £22 billion looks set to be lost from the UK economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Travellers and tourists are staying away from the UK in droves because of continuing uncertainty around… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2020-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A staggering €48 billion looks set to be lost from the French economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says the massive decline in the… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2020-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A devastating €38 billion looks set to be lost from the German economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to latest research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, says the… Read the full press release
As travel emerges from lockdown, Ras Al Khaimah leads the way in global hygiene safety standards. Ras Al Khaimah was confirmed as the first city and Emirate in the world to receive the prestigious ‘Safeguard Assurance’ Label from Bureau Veritas for industry-wide health and safety protocols. The 50,000 sqft Al Hamra International Exhibition and Conference Center is the only convention and meeting… Read the full press release
YUCATAN, Mexico, 2020-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The State of Yucatán received the “Travel Safety Stamp” from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for its adoption of new protocols to protect the health of travelers. The seal will give tourists confidence in the high standards of hygiene and sanitation in the state’s travel… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2019-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Border Management & Technologies Association (IBMATA) announce a partnership to promote safe, secure and seamless travel across international borders making best use of new and emerging technology, while enhancing border security. WTTC represents the global private sector of… Read the full press release
UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, has expressed his sincere appreciation to David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) for the strong partnership between both organizations as he announced his departure after six years at the helm of WTTC. MADRID, Spain, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the last six years,… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2017-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai, applauded Japan’s commitment to tourism development as one of the significant pillars of the socio-economic agenda during a recent official visit to Japan. Meeting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Mr Rifai welcomed Japan’s Action Program for Tourism focused on… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) would like to congratulate the Government of Saudi Arabia for adopting tourism as a key sector to help diversify the economy away from oil income. David Scowsill, President & CEO, WTTC, said: “WTTC has been emphasizing the importance of Travel & Tourism… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to announce that the WTTC Annual Global Summit will be hosted by Bangkok, Thailand on 26/27 April 2017. The location of the 2017 Global Summit was announced at the closing speech of the 16th WTTC Global Summit in Dallas, Texas… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Attending Egypt´s Tourism 2016 Conference ‘Planning for Growth’ on 22nd February in Cairo, Gerald Lawless, Vice Chairman World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), met with key leaders to discuss the recovery of the country’s tourism sector, focusing on security, tourism investment, cultural diversity and destination promotion. Meeting with Prime… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 15 Finalists for its 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in the five categories; Community, Destination, Environment, Innovation and People. The 15 Finalists, which were chosen after a rigorous judging process, showcase the highest level of sustainability practices within… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) congratulates the Government of Brazil for adopting new policies that exempt tourist visas for citizens from the U.S. Australia, Canada and Japan during Brazil’s hosting of the 2016 Olympics, 1 June to 18 September 2016. Brazil is a strong tourism economy,… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Many of the world’s biggest Travel & Tourism companies have improved their carbon efficiency by 20% in the last ten years and are on course to cut CO2 emissions by 50% by 2035, according to a major new report released today. “Travel & Tourism 2015; Connecting Global Climate Action”,… Read the full press release
Comunidad de Madrid and Madrid City Hall confirm the event as one of the biggest milestones for Spain’s Travel & Tourism sector in 2015. LONDON, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — José Manuel Barroso will speak at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 15th annual Global Summit in Madrid, 15-16 April 2015. At a… Read the full press release
Recognizing tourism’s vital contribution to sustainable growth, the Prime Minister of Albania, H.E. Edi Rama, has accepted the UNWTO/World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Travel and Tourism (Tirana, Albania, 20 October 2014). Tirana/ Madrid, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism calls upon heads of State and Government… Read the full press release
MADRID, 2014-04-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announces that it will hold its 15th Global Summit in Madrid, Spain, in April 2015. The Global Summit, which is the biggest annual gathering of Travel & Tourism leaders, will be held on 15-16 April 2015 and is to be hosted by… Read the full press release