Wttc News
WTTC partners with Aruba for biometric travel trial
The World Travel & Tourism Council has partnered with the government of Aruba for a biometric trial. The pilot is designed to allow travellers move through airports, car rental stations and hotels based on biometric technology alone.
WTTC honours Portugal for tourism focus
The World Travel & Tourism Council has saluted the Portuguese government for recognising the importance of the sector to the overall economy. Making tourism a priority has resulted in the sector growing 8.1 per cent in 2018, contributing €38.4 billion to the nation’s economy.
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Ras Al Khaimah ruler welcomes WTTC to emirate
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has officially opened the inaugural edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum. The one-day event is taking place at Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
Watch: WTTC Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum
The World Travel & Tourism Council Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum is underway in Ras al Khaimah – watch the event live here!
Ras Al Khaimah prepares to host WTTC Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority is putting its final preparations in place to host the World Travel & Tourism Council Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum next week.
WTTC offers support to Saudi tourism push
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced a partnership with the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage with the ambition of making the country a top five inbound destination by 2030.
Breaking Travel News interview: Raki Phillips, CEO, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
Raki Phillips, newly appointed chief executive of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, tells Breaking Travel News about preparations to host the World Travel & Tourism Council Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum
Ras Al Khaimah unveils spectacular New Year’s Eve plans
After regaling the world and captivating visitors and residents with resplendent fireworks to usher in the 2019 New Year, Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for the most dazzling edition to date – as it readies to welcome 2020 with a mesmerising fireworks display.
WTTC: Tourism increasingly important to United Arab Emirates economy
Tourism contributed 11.1 per cent of the economy of the United Arab Emirates in 2018, according to an annual review of the economic impact and social importance of the sector carried out by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Ras Al Khaimah to host new WTTC forum
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced that the emirate will be hosting the World Travel & Tourism Council Middle East & North Africa Leaders Forum 2019 in October.
World Travel & Tourism Council throws positive spotlight on UK hospitality
Research conducted by World Travel & Tourism Council has revealed tourism is the fastest growing sector in the UK. According to the organisation, the market accounts for 11.9 per cent of all jobs, ahead of financial services (8.9 per cent) and banking (3.4 per cent), and generates £232 billion annually.
WTTC partners with World Economic Forum for seamless travel initiatives
The World Travel & Tourism Council and the World Economic Forum are partnering to help shape the future of how we travel by using digital traveller identity management throughout the whole tourism sector.