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Consumers in favor of sustainable travel but cost is king, reveals WTTC report
The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ) unveiled its latest report today, exploring the critical gap between travelers’ desire for sustainable options and their current behaviour.
Troy Haas, CEO of Brownell, Joins WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC) proudly welcomes Troy Haas, CEO of Brownell to its distinguished membership, bringing unparalleled expertise in global luxury travel. Founded in 1887, Brownell is North America’s oldest travel agency, rooted in innovation since its inception. What started as a bold venture with 10 intrepid travelers aboard the SS Devonia to Switzerland, has grown into one of the most prestigious travel agencies in the world.
Invest Now or Pay the Price: UK Tourism Losing its Global Position
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a stark warning to the UK Government: the UK’s successful Travel & Tourism industry faces stagnation and long-term decline. On the eve of the UK Government’s first Visitor Economy Advisory Council, the global tourism body revealed data that shows £60BN1 is at risk over the next 10 years, in lost tourism business.
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US$65 Billion Needed Annually to Shield Coastal and Marine Tourism from Climate Crisis
Addressing world leaders during Ocean Action Day at COP29 in Baku, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) called for urgent climate investment in coastal and marine tourism to protect it from escalating climate risks. To achieve necessary mitigation, WTTC says that coastal and marine tourism will require annual investments of $30 billion for direct emissions reduction, with total needs reaching as high as $65 billion when including climate adaptation efforts.
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Significant Surge in Travel & Tourism Businesses’ Commitment to Net Zero, Reveals WTTC Roadmap
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the second edition of its groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism, revealing the number of global Travel & Tourism businesses setting climate targets has surged by 27% in the past three years, with more than half now actively committed to emissions reduction. Launched at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan today, the report reveals, 53% of the 250 leading Travel & Tourism businesses analysed have now set climate targets, a significant increase from 42% in 2021, when the first Net Zero Roadmap was created.
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Qusai Al-Fakhri Joins World Travel & Tourism Council Executive Committee
The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC ) is delighted to announce the appointment of Qusai Al-Fakhri, CEO of the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) in Saudi Arabia, to its Executive Committee. Mr. Al-Fakhri brings more than two decades of experience in corporate and investment banking, as well as a strong track record in tourism development. Mr. Al-Fakhri has held several high-profile roles throughout his career, including serving as an Investment Advisor to His Excellency the Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia, Co-Founder of Tiraz AlArabia, and CEO of Al Ajial Holding.
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Nature Positive Tourism Partnership Heads to COP16 in Colombia
The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), is addressing world leaders at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, as it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Officially launched at COP15 in 2022, the Nature Positive Tourism Partnership brings together key tourism stakeholders, including policymakers and leading private sector players in travel, tourism, and hospitality.
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WTTC launches ‘Together in Travel’
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched ‘Together in Travel’ at its 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, a unique initiative aimed at providing support and resources to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the global Travel & Tourism sector.
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Business Travel Set to Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels to Reach a Record US$1.5 trillion in 2024
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that business travel is set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year, faster than previously predicted, to reach a record US$1.5TN. The rise of remote working during the pandemic had a disproportionate effect on corporate travel, compared to leisure travel, with virtual platforms replacing face-to-face meetings.
WTTC Reveals Significant Decrease in Travel & Tourism’s Climate Footprint Emissions
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia, kicked off today with an update to its ground-breaking environmental footprint data.
WTTC Reveals Pandemic’s Heavy Toll on Woman and Youth in Travel & Tourism Jobs
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, has launched a new report revealing the stark impact of the pandemic on woman and youth employment within the global Travel & Tourism sector.
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WTTC Announces Final Line-Up for its 24th Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia
The World Travel and Tourism (WTTC) today announced its full stellar line-up for its 24th Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia (8-10 Oct), with 68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and conservationist and TV personality Robert Irwin set to take to the stage.