World Travel & Tourism Council News

Rwanda announced as next WTTC Global Summit host
During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, the Rwandan capital of Kigali, was announced as the host city for 2023, marking the first time the event will visit Africa.

International Cities Remain the Backbone of Global Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh today. Sponsored by Visa, the report shows cities remain the powerhouses of global tourism and will drive the recovery of the sector and economies around the world.

WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism climate footprint data
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the global Travel & Tourism sector. The findings were launched today at the global tourism body’s 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh by the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Saudi-based Sustainable Global Tourism Center.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh set to be biggest ever
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 22nd Global Summit opens its doors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, today in what is set to be the largest event in its history.

Breaking Travel News explores: Saudi Arabia prepares for WTTC Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council will this week convene in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, for the annual Global Summit. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at how preparations are going

Breaking Travel News explores: Diriyah Gate, Saudi Arabia
The World Travel & Tourism Council will this week convene in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, for the annual Global Summit. Ahead of the event, Breaking Travel News is publishing a series of features on the leading attractions in the destination – today exploring Diriyah Gate in the capital Riyadh

Global traveller survey reveals international travel is back
As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opens its 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, a new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the pandemic.

Breaking Travel News explores: AMAALA, Saudi Arabia
The World Travel & Tourism Council will this week convene in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, for the annual Global Summit. Ahead of the event, Breaking Travel News is publishing a series of features on the leading attractions in the destination – today exploring AMAALA

Breaking Travel News explores: The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
The World Travel & Tourism Council will this week convene in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, for the annual Global Summit. Ahead of the event, Breaking Travel News is publishing a series of features on the leading attractions in the destination – today taking a look at the Red Sea

Breaking Travel News explores: NEOM, Saudi Arabia
The World Travel & Tourism Council will this week convene in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, for the annual Global Summit. Ahead of the event, Breaking Travel News is publishing a series of features on the leading attractions in the destination – today looking at NEOM

Breaking Travel News explores: AlUla, Saudi Arabia
The World Travel & Tourism Council will this week convene in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, for the annual Global Summit. Ahead of the event, Breaking Travel News is publishing a series of features on the leading attractions in the destination - beginning with AlUla

Breaking Travel News explores: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The World Travel & Tourism Council will this week convene in the capital of Saudi Arabia, for the annual Global Summit. Ahead of the event, Breaking Travel News is publishing a series of features on the leading attractions in the destination – today exploring Riyadh itself