World Travel & Tourism Council News
Beijing tourism comes of age at WTTC
The tenth annual WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit has kicked off in Beijing, following an extravagant opening ceremony. With the Chinese capital eager to regain the spotlight from Shanghai – which is presently hosting Expo 2010 – industry leading delegates gathered at the China World Hotel for the sumptuous event.
Travel & Tourism calls for governments to intervene in the face of the crisis
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) – the voice of the world’s 100 foremost Travel & Tourism leaders – has called for action to safeguard the health of the Travel & Tourism economy in light of continued travel disruption caused by volcanic ash.
Geoffrey Kent, Chairman, WTTC @ WTTC London Press Conference
Geoffrey Kent, Chairman, WTTC talks to Breaking Travel News at WTTC London Press Conference
Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President & CEO, WTTC @ WTTC London Press Conference
The World Travel & Tourism Council the voice of the worlds 100 foremost Travel & Tourism leaders has called for the next British Government to commit to informed policies that create the environment in which Travel & Tourism thrives. The call comes as the UKs political parties unveil their manifestos this week ahead of the general election.
Las Vegas to host the 11th Global Travel and Tourism Summit in 2011
The World Travel&Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) will host next year’s Global Travel&Tourism Summit in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas to host WTTC 2011 summit
The World Travel and Tourism Council has selected Las Vegas to host the 2011 Global Travel & Tourism Summit. The event will take place at the $8.5 billion CityCenter development, and follows a deal between the WTTC and the newly created US Travel Association.
WTTC and USTA sign memorandum of understanding
The World Travel&Tourism Council (WTTC) and the US Travel Association (US Travel) have signed a memorandum of understanding, formally agreeing to share resources and to work closely together to promote the industry’s interests.
WTTC expects a year of zero growth for USA travel and tourism but longer term could be much brighter
The launch of the World Travel Tourism Council’s (WTTC’s) annual economic impact research on Thursday, March 11 at ITB Berlin confirmed a 5 percent decline in global travel and tourism economy GDP in 2009.
WTTC predicts gradual recovery for travel sector
The travel industry will not fully recover from the global economic slump until 2011 at the earliest, according to the latest predictions from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). However, despite the recent downturn, the longer-term picture remains positive.
WTTC announces Awards shortlist
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced the 12 finalists for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The prestigious Awards recognise best practice in sustainable tourism in four different categories – Destination Stewardship, Conservation, Community Benefit and Global Tourism Business.
WTTC forms $5m partnership with CNBC, Sky News and Nat Geo
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced a US$5 million multi-platform global partnership with CNBC, National Geographic Channel and Sky News for the next three years to help promote awareness of the economic and social importance of the travel & tourism industry worldwide.
Travelport to co-sponsor the WTTC 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Travelport Ltd., the parent company of the Travelport group of companies, today announced that it will co-sponsor The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards