Leaders from the private and public sectors and academia join forces at Global Summit to promote diversity and inclusivity to boost women’s equality.
U.S. tourism sector suffered loss of $766 billion in 2020
Research conducted by the global tourism body shows the impact of COVID-19 to the U.S. economy in 2020 and states the return of international travel will open a pathway to recovery.
WTTC’s new paper for Inclusive & Accessible Guidelines to aid tourism recovery
WTTC releases major new paper for Inclusive & Accessible Guidelines to aid global Travel & Tourism recovery
Providing accessible travel is both a social imperative and a business opportunity
Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to UK GDP slumped £148 billion in 2020
Impact of COVID-19 sparks a 62.3% collapse in the sectors GDP.
WTTC calls on rapid testing on departure
Rapid testing on departure at airports is the key to unlocking international travel, says the World Travel & Tourism Council in its submission to the UK government’s Global Travel Taskforce.
US$4.5 trillion loss to global tourism sector due to COVID-19
The sector’s contribution to GDP dropped a staggering 49.1%, this compared to the overall global economy which dropped by just 3.7% last year.
WTTC and ETC call for approval of the “Urgent procedure” of the Digital Green Certificate
The proposed Digital Green Certificate will provide the reassurance consumers need to book their trips and ensure the return of safe international travel.
WTTC calls on Europe to ramp up vaccine rollouts
“They now need to dramatically increase the rollout so that we can revive international travel in time for the crucial summer season.”
WTTC welcomes “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” from U.S. Congress
“This incredible stimulus package will be welcomed by Travel & Tourism businesses across the U.S., many of whom are struggling to survive.”
