Wttc News

Portugal faces 50,000 jobs in Portugal could remain unfilled
A new analysis of staff shortages by the WTTC has revealed a labour shortfall in Portugal, with nearly 50,000 travel and tourism jobs across the country predicted to be unfilled.

Quarter of a million tourism vacancies threaten Italy’s recovery
A new study by the WTTC has revealed the recovery of Italy’s travel and tourism economy could be jeopardised if quarter of a million jobs vacanices remain unfilled.

More than 70,000 vacancies in travel and tourism threaten France’s economic recovery
A new study by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the recovery of France’s travel and tourism is at risk as more than 70,000 jobs remain unfilled across the country.

WTTC says 130,000 tourism vacancies threaten UK economic recovery
The WTTC warns the travel and tourism sector’s recovery is at serious risk due to nearly 130,000 jobs, or one in 14 openings, in the UK expected to remain vacant.

WTTC: 412,000 travel & tourism jobs across the U.S. will remain unfilled
A new analysis by the WTTC estimates 412,000 travel and tourism jobs in the U.S. will remain unfilled this year, putting the sector’s recovery in serious jeopardy.

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.