World Travel & Tourism Council News

WTTC Heads Down Under for 2024 Global Summit
During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Kigali, Western Australia was announced as the host for 2024, marking the first time the event will visit Oceania.

New report shows how Travel & Tourism in Africa could boost continent’s economy by US$168BN
At its Global Summit in Kigali today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the African Travel & Tourism sector could add US$168BN to the continent’s economy and create over 18 million new jobs.

WTTC opens Global Summit in Kigali with positive tourism message
As the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit kicks off in Kigali today, WTTC president Julia Simpson revealed that the global tourism sector is making a robust comeback.

Sustainable Tourism Global Center and WTTC Unveil Pioneering Global Research on Travel & Tourism
Landmark Environmental Research Disclosed for 185 Countries, Reflecting Depth of the Travel & Tourism Sector’s Global Influence
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U.S. remains most popular destination for shopaholics
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, from 13 to 18 August.
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Capital Investment Fuels Growth in Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report today reveals an encouraging resurgence in Travel & Tourism investment, overcoming pandemic setbacks and signalling a strong return to growth.

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