With the end of the summer travel surge, estimated gross operating profit for U.S. hotels came in lower than the previous month..
Companies consider new business travel program approaches
Delta variant continues to cloud business travel industry sentiment and recovery, with signs that corporate travel managers are working in new ways.
Wellcations are on the rise ahead of Global Mental Health Day
“Wellcations” or vacations geared towards improving one’s mental health or wellbeing, are marking the top of most travelers’ lists.
Inclusive growth at the centre of tourism’s restart
Global tourism has reaffirmed its commitment to making the sector a pillar of inclusive growth.
Glasgow hotel occupancy nearing 90%
Glasgow’s hotel occupancy on the books is nearing 90% for the UN Climate Change Conference in early November.
UNWTO to build opportunity for African youth
UNWTO and the Didier Drogba Foundation have teamed up to highlight the potential of African youth and ensure that both tourism and sport deliver on their potential to provide opportunities for all.
HKTB and CJ ENM join forces
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) signed a three-year deal with CJ ENM, one of Asia’s leading entertainment groups, to promote Hong Kong as a travel destination through Korean drama and variety TV shows.
New Zealand, Switzerland, and Oman get the stamp
400 destinations around the world now hold the globally recognised WTTC Safe Travels stamp.
U.S. hotel perfmance for week ending 18 September
U.S. hotel occupancy reached a 4-week high.
Europeans remain upbeat about travel despite Delta
An increasing share of Europeans sticks to their original travel plans but concerns over rising COVID-19 cases at destinations have intensified by 20%.
