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WTTC reveals new data signaling the recovery of international travel to the U.S.
New data released today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its partner ForwardKeys on international flight booking trends, reveals the long-awaited recovery of international traveller spending in the U.S. is finally underway.
WTTC launches new report on best practices for short-term rentals
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new ground-breaking report that outlines recommendations and best practices for jurisdictions to manage short-term rentals – a fast growing and important segment of the Travel & Tourism sector.
China poised for tourism jobs bonanza
The WTTC has revealed the travel and tourism sector in China is expected to create more than 30 million jobs over the next decade, representing a quarter of all new tourism roles globally.
Japan’s tourism to approach pre-pandemic levels next year
The WTTC has revealed that Japan’s travel and tourism sector will significantly boost the nation’s economic recovery next year, with its GDP contribution set to reach near pre-pandemic levels.
South Korea tourism sector to create half a million jobs
The WTTC has revealed South Korea’s tourism sector is expected to create nearly half a million jobs over the next decade.
South Africa travel & tourism growth to outpace national economy
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the South African Travel & Tourism’s GDP will drive the national economic recovery over the next decade.
Saudi Arabia tourism to see fastest growth in Middle East
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow at an average of 11% annually over the next decade, making it the fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the Middle East.
Collaboration key to creating Caribbean jobs, says WTTC
The WTTC has revealed the Caribbean’s travel sector could generate 1.3 million jobs over the next decade, if governments and the private sector enhance intra-regional cooperation.
Hotel investment imperative post-pandemic
The WTTC has published a new report highlighting the importance of attracting capital investment to enable the travel and tourism industry’s full growth potential post Covid, following a 25% drop in 2020.
WTTC publishes new report on destination resilience
The WTTC has published practical guidelines for destinations to become more resilient at its Sustainability and Investment Forum taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Portugal’s tourism could surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023
The WTTC has revealed the travel and tourism sector in Portugal will drive the national economic recovery and could even surpass pre-pandemic levels next year, when it is projected to rise nearly 4.8% above 2019 levels.
World Travel & Tourism Council welcomes US decision to remove testing for travellers
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “We welcome the decision by the Biden administration and CDC to lift the damaging testing requirement for travelers. It will provide much-needed relief to the embattled sector.