The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and the Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) Executive Committee have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between Japan’s Travel & Tourism sector and the global industry. The agreement focuses on collaboration, innovation, knowledge
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced two further speakers for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta. The event takes place from 7–9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. José María Aznar, former Prime Minister of Spain, and His Excellency Ambassador Nick Adams, U.S. Tourism Minister,
More than 200 Travel & Tourism CEOs and senior executives are expected in Malta next month for the 26th WTTC Global Summit. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will hold the event in Valletta from 7–9 October 2026. The annual summit will bring together senior representatives from hospitality, aviation,
As millions of travellers head abroad during the peak summer holiday season, Europe has reinforced its position as the world’s leading leisure travel destination. The region captured one-third of global leisure travel spending in 2025, according to new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) data from the World Travel & Tourism
India has established itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing Travel & Tourism economies, powered by a thriving domestic market, major infrastructure investment and an extraordinary tourism offering that keeps international visitors in the country longer than in almost any other destination. According to new research from the World Travel
WTTC Introduces Independent Certification for Hotel Sustainability Basics The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is strengthening its Hotel Sustainability Basics programme by transitioning it to an independent third-party certification scheme, marking a major step in the evolution of global hotel sustainability standards. The move aligns the programme with new
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The United States is signaling a stronger political focus on tourism at a time when global travel competition is intensifying. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently welcomed His Excellency Nick Adams for
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Hong Kong tourism recovery remains uneven despite strong domestic demand, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The report
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed Gloria Guevara as its new President & CEO, marking her return to the role she previously held from 2017 to 2021, as the organisation looks to accelerate investment, job creation and global advocacy across the Travel & Tourism sector. The appointment
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has chosen Madrid as the location for its new Global Office, marking a strategic shift designed to strengthen advocacy, improve access to global talent and support the sector’s next phase of growth as travel rebounds worldwide. Travelers can find more information about Madrid
Five of the world’s top 10 Travel & Tourism markets are in Europe, powering record growth Europe has reaffirmed its status as the powerhouse of global tourism, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest Economic Impact Research Trends Report, launched today at the 25th Global Summit in
Germany’s Travel & Tourism Germany is set to make Travel & Tourism history in 2025, with every major performance indicator set to reach new heights, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). International visitor spending is forecast to hit an unprecedented €57BN this year, marking the highest
WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC): Travel & Tourism brings significant economic benefits, not just for large travel corporations, but for local businesses and small companies that supply them. The sector creates employment and revenue from international and domestic visitors. It should not be blamed for wider issues like housing
Indonesia traveller spending New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has revealed Indonesia’s international traveller spend is on track to break all records this year, cementing the nation’s position as a Travel & Tourism powerhouse in Southeast Asia. According to WTTC’s 2025 Economic Impact Research (EIR), produced
Spain Tourism Spending The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts that by 2025 the travel and tourism sector in Spain could reach a new all-time high, with an estimated contribution of €260.5 billion to GDP, equivalent to almost 16% of the national economy. WTTC projects that by the
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that international visitor spend in the United Arab Emirates is set to reach a record AED 228.5BN in 2025, 37% above the previous peak of 2019. The global tourism body’s annual Economic Impact
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), revealing that China is powering ahead as one of the world’s most dynamic Travel & Tourism markets, marking a significant comeback and long-term growth trajectory. In 2025, China’s Travel
UK Tourism The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today issued a stark warning to the UK Government: the UK’s successful Travel & Tourism industry faces stagnation and long-term decline. On the eve of the UK Government’s first Visitor Economy Advisory Council, the global tourism body revealed data that shows