Wttc News
A BTN exclusive with H.E. Gloria Guevara and the work of the Sustainable Tourism Global Centre
H. E. Gloria Guevara is a highly-experienced and well-connected global stateswoman who joined the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia as Chief Special Advisor to the Minister in May 2021. Her role is to support the impressive transformation taking place as part of the Kingdom’s 2030 vision, and drive sustainable tourism both in Saudi Arabia & globally. BTN caught up with her to find out more on what she and others like her are doing to promote the need for global sustainability
U.S. remains most popular destination for shopaholics
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the U.S. remains the preferred choice for shopping holidaymakers, as revealed at Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in Las Vegas, from 13 to 18 August.
Capital Investment Fuels Growth in Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report today reveals an encouraging resurgence in Travel & Tourism investment, overcoming pandemic setbacks and signalling a strong return to growth.
WTTC predicts Germany’s Travel & Tourism sector to rebound to 95% of pre-pandemic levels
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals Germany’s Travel & Tourism sector is recovering at pace to recover to within 95% of pre-pandemic levels.
Bulgaria’s Travel & Tourism sector set to contribute 10% of the economy forecasts WTTC
Speaking at a panel session at the Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort in Bulgaria, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO Julia Simpson revealed that the WTTC 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today forecasts that 10% of the Bulgarian economy will come from Travel & Tourism by 2033.
Women’s Participation in Travel & Tourism Critical to Growth of Global Sector
Women account for more than 50% of the sector’s workforce Public-private collaboration ensure women receive training, networks and finance needed to build secure careers
Portuguese Travel & Tourism sector set to reach record-breaking high this year, says WTTC
Sector to surpass 2019 GDP contribution by the end of 2023 Travel & Tourism jobs to reach 950,000 by this year
EU Travel & Tourism sector recovering strongly says WTTC
Sector set to contribute €1.44BN to the EU economy this year 2MN more Travel & Tourism jobs across the EU last year
Japan’s Travel & Tourism sector nears pre-pandemic recovery despite lengthy restrictions
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) this week reveals Japan’s Travel & Tourism sector’s GDP contribution is forecast to reach USD 285.5 billion (JPY 37.6 trillion) this year.
Greek Travel & Tourism sector to approach full recovery this year, says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the Greek Travel & Tourism sector is projected to near pre-pandemic levels this year.
More than 1.6MN Travel & Tourism jobs set to be created in India this year
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals India’s Travel & Tourism sector is in strong recovery and will be within touching distance of the pre-pandemic peak this year.
BASKETBALL AFRICA LEAGUE AND RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION
BAL Will Continue to Play Games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda and Collaborate with RDB on Youth Development and Social Impact Programs RwandAir To Continue As Official Airline of the BAL