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WTTC launches major hotel sustainability initiative at Global Summit in Manila
The WTTC has launched its ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a globally recognised and coordinated set of criteria for hotels to drive responsible travel and tourism. The initiative was launched at WTTC's Global Summit in Manila, and will help every hotel address their environmental impact.
Travel leaders discuss lessons from Covid at WTTC Global Summit
The world’s leading tourism ministers and business leaders have come together to discuss the lessons learnt from the pandemic at WTTC’s Global Summit 2022, which is currently taking place in Manila, Philippines.
Lindiwe Sisula, Minister of Tourism, South Africa: keynote speaker at WTTC Global Summit 2022
Lindiwe Sisulu, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, is speaking at the WTTC Global Summit 2022 in Manila, Philippines, with her focus on accelerating the recovery efforts in the travel and tourism sector.
Desert & Delta Safaris annonces new group managing director
Desert & Delta Safaris, founded in 1982 as one of the original safari operators in Botswana has nine camps in Botswana’s famous game reserves and national parks and is delighted to announce the appointment of MC as their new Group Managing Director.
Africa popular choice for first-time solo travelers
Overseas Adventure Travel has revealed that African destinations are the top 4 of its most popular adventures for first-time solo travelers through 2023.
WTTC’s new report reveals recovery of Philippines travel sector
The WTTC's latest Economic Impact Report has revealed the significant and growing contribution of the travel sector to the Philippines economy. In 2021, this climbed 129.5.% to reach US$41 billion, with jobs increasing 20.5%. The report was unveiled at the WTTC Global Summit 2022.
WTTC Global Summit 2022 gets underway in Manila
A roster of the finest thought leaders in travel, tourism and beyond are speaking at the WTTC Global Summit 2022, which is taking place in Manila, Philippines.
WTTC outlines how cities can prepare for sustainable global tourism
The new WTTC & JLL sustainable tourism report, released during the WTTC Global Summit 2022 in Manila, identifies five key factors to enhance a city’s readiness for sustainable global tourism.
WTTC unveils key trends driving city tourism
City and tourism leaders should prioritise strategies to maximise the benefits for their cities and create balance as great places to live, according to a new ‘Destination 2030’ report from the WTTC, released duing its Global Summit 2022 in Manila, Philippines.
Sandals unveils expansion plans for two St. Lucia resorts
Sandals is planning expansion and upgrades at two of its St. Lucia resorts, Sandals Regency La Toc and Sandals Halcyon Beach.
U.S. Travel Association reacts to federal mask mandate action
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement that the federal mask mandate will not be enforced on public transportation and in transportation hubs at this time
Travel leaders head to Manila for WTTC Global Summit 2022
The capital of the Philippines, Manila is gearing up to host the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit 2022 from 20-22 April, with the world leaders of travel and tourism in attendance.