Wttc News
Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism to Reach a Record ₺5.2TN This Year
Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to soar to new heights in 2025, according to the latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), cementing the country’s status as one of the world’s most popular and most resilient destinations.
UK Economy Loses More Than £2.2BN from International Traveller Spend, reveals WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that the UK lost more than £2.2BN worth of exports as international visitors’ spending nosedived last year, compared to 2019, as the UK government continues to pile on taxes, red tape and slashes the budget of VisitBritain, the UK’s marketing arm.
Travel & Tourism to Create 4.5MN New Jobs across the EU by 2035, Says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals a bright future for the European Union’s Travel & Tourism sector, with strong growth predicted over the next decade. According to the global tourism body’s latest Economic Impact Research, by 2035, Travel & Tourism is expected to support an additional 4.5MN jobs, to reach more than 30MN, reinforcing its vital role in the EU’s economic and social landscape.
Global Travel & Tourism is Strong Despite Economic Headwinds
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest research shows that global Travel & Tourism is projected to grow strongly this year, reaffirming its role as cornerstone to major world economies, as travellers are expected to spend more than ever before. According to WTTC’s 2025 Economic Impact Research (EIR), international visitor spending is forecast to reach an historic $2.1TN in 2025, surpassing the previous high of $1.9TN in 2019 by $164BN.
The World Travel & Tourism Council Responds to the Introduction of ETA to European Travellers
WTTC Calls Out the Latest Tax Take from International Travellers Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This completely undermines the UK’s growth policy. Instead of making the UK an attractive place to visit, this is another barrier to tourists. “International visitors are effectively exports - bringing valuable currency. The UK is one of the most expensive countries to visit - higher than average VAT, Air Passenger Duty, inflated prices fuelled by Employers National Insurance, and absence of tax-free shopping for valued customers. Own goals that damage our economy.
Luxury Travel Leader Classic Vacations Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Classic Vacations as a Regional Member. This new partnership highlights Classic Vacations’ commitment to working with industry leaders to enhance the luxury travel experience and support the sector’s ongoing growth. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Classic Vacations is a premier global luxury travel company that works exclusively with travel advisors to curate and facilitate personalised vacations and travel experiences for high value travellers.
Mabrian and The Data Appeal Company Partner with WTTC to Push Data-Driven Tourism Growth
Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, part of The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group signed a strategic partnership with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)—the largest privately held tourism entity worldwide—to provide industry-led and reliable data-driven insights that support the sustainable growth of the travel industry as Knowledge Partner.
AirAsia MOVE Joins Global Travel Leaders as WTTC’s Newest Member
AirAsia MOVE has officially joined the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), marking a new milestone for the leading digital travel platform. AirAsia MOVE CEO Nadia Omer will represent the business, among the most influential names in global Travel & Tourism.
WTTC & Trip.com Group: Transforming Travel
Shaping the Future of Travel: How WTTC and Trip.com Group Are Redefining the Industry Through Technology
Singapore’s Travel Boom: International Arrivals Set to Break Records in 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest research, international arrivals are projected to reach almost 16MN in 2025 – 9.6% above pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
Tura Turizm Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is delighted to welcome Tura Turizm Holding as its newest Regional Member, adding their expertise on the powerful Turkish market to the global organisation’s membership. Decades of experience with deep-rooted industry expertise make Tura Turizm a key player, both for Türkiye and the global Travel & Tourism sector. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Istanbul, Tura Turizm has evolved from its origins; from a specialist tour operator focusing on national travel, into a diversified travel enterprise offering leisure travel services worldwide.