Wttc News
WTTC welcomes move toward airport Covid-19 testing
The World Travel & Tourism Council has said millions of jobs could be saved by the roll-out of widespread testing for Covid-19 at European airports.
WTTC finds huge demand to travel next year
An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travellers, as many as 99 per cent, are eager to travel again, with 70 per cent stating that they plan to take a holiday next year.
Vago calls for universal testing to relaunch tourism sector
Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’ executive chairman, has addressed tourism ministers from the G20 group of nations representing leading tourism brands from all regions of the world.
G20 tourism ministers meet with WTTC members for historic debate
In a historic first, G20 tourism ministers have hosted more than 45 chief executives and members of the World Travel & Tourism Council to assess the future of the sector.
WTTC Safe Travels scheme reaches new milestone
The World Travel & Tourism Council has added 100 destinations to its ‘Safe Travels’ accreditation scheme, with the Philippines becoming the latest member.
Hospitality industry gives mixed response to quarantine move
Bodies from across the UK tourism industry have given a cautious welcome to a refinement of the quarantine system, but said more must be done to boost the sector.
WTTC unveils guidelines for safe return to adventure tourism
The protocols focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism, which should see an increase in popularity as travellers seek more unique experiences post Covid-19.
WTTC warns United States could see huge losses from tourism closure
The United States economy stands to lose a total of $155 billion this year due to the collapse of international travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, according new research.
WTTC calls for Covid-19 testing programme as tourism losses mount
As much as £22 billion looks set to be lost from the UK economy due to the collapse of international travel during 2020, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.
WTTC launches travel recovery analytics tool
A new in-depth data dashboard highlighting the recovery of travel demand across flights and hotels has been launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Latest WTTC Safe Travel recipients revealed
Croatia, Ecuador and Ghana have become the latest destinations to be awarded a global safety stamp by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
WTTC calls on UK to offer global tourism leadership
Over 100 major travel and global business leaders - from airlines, airports, hotels, tour operators and travel companies - have backed the unprecedented move.