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WTTC Identifies Digital Solutions to Restore International Mobility
London, United Kingdom, December 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / A simplified and interoperable digital solution is vital to fully achieve the recovery of the Travel & Tourism sector. Key WTTC…
WTTC and Trip Group Report Reveals Shift in Traveler Behaviors
London, United Kingdom, November 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International spending expected to rise 94% in 2022. Travelers headed to secondary destinations and booking ‘the great outdoors’ in 2021.…
WTTC and ETC call EU Members to Align Responses to Epidemiological Situation
London, United Kingdom, November 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Almost 900,000 Travel & Tourism jobs across the EU at risk if restrictions return. Reinstating severe restrictions would cause serious…
WTTC: African Tourism Sector to Recover by a Third
Cape Town, South Africa, November 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / If measures are followed the sector could bring back 4.5 million jobs by 2022. Latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council…
Almost 180,000 UK Tourism Jobs Lost if Restrictions Return
London, United Kingdom, November 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / A staggering £5.3 billion could be wiped off the value of GDP this year. Up to 180,000 jobs could be lost across the UK Travel & Tourism…
WTTC Launches Groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap for Tourism
Glasgow, Scotland, UK, November 9, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Major new initiative will set the path for businesses in their quest to net zero. As world leaders gather in Glasgow for COP26 to discuss…
WTTC Unites with Tourism Organizations in Tackling Global Climate Crisis
London, United Kingdom, November 8, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, has joined forces with…
Tourism Sector in France to Recover Over a Third in 2021
Paris, France, November 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the France’s Travel & Tourism sector’s recovery could achieve a growth of…
Business Travel Spend to Reach Two Thirds of Pre-Pandemic Levels by 2022
London, United Kingdom, November 3, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Worldwide business travel spending looks set to rise by more than a quarter this year and reach two thirds of pre-pandemic levels by 2022,…
WTTC Reveals Saudi Arabia as Host for its 22nd Global Summit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 29, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism sector, announces that its 22nd Global Summit…
Middle East Tourism Sector to Recover by Over a Quarter in 2021
London, United Kingdom, October 28, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the Middle Eastern Travel & Tourism sector should grow by 27.1%…
Europe Travel and Tourism Sector Lags Global Recovery
London, United Kingdom, October 27, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector’s year on year recovery may only…
WTTC Report Provides Recommendations to Drive Tourism Recovery
London, United Kingdom, October 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / High testing costs and continued travel restrictions hinder accessibility of travel and create elitist system. With only 34% of world…
Caribbean Tourism Sector Recovering Faster than Other World Regions
Bridgetown, Barbados, September 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Caribbean’s Travel & Tourism sector is recovering at a faster rate than any other region in the world, with its contribution to GDP…
Leaders at Ministers Summit Commit to Investing in Tourism’s Sustainable Future
London, United Kingdom, September 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this…
WTTC Welcomes Reopening of U.S. Borders
Washington DC, United States, October 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “It is great news that the U.S. will reopen its borders to fully-vaccinated travellers…
UK Tourism Sector May Only Recover by Third in 2021
London, United Kingdom, October 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / International visitor spend looks set to plunge by almost 50% on 2020 figures, making the UK one of the worst performing countries in the world…
WTTC Research Reveals Tourism Slow Recovery Hitting Jobs and Growth Worldwide
London, United Kingdom, October 11, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Travel & Tourism sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one third…
Switzerland and more Countries to Adopt WTTC Safe Travels Stamp
Zurich, Switzerland, September 26, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / More than 400 destinations around the world now proudly hold the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with New…
WTTC Announces Net Zero Roadmap for Travel and Tourism
London, United Kingdom, September 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announces the launch of a Net Zero Roadmap for the Travel & Tourism sector to support…