In this feature series, GBTA’s Board of Directors share their perspectives on topics that matter most to members, the industry and the way forward for business travel.
Global Travel & Tourism Growth to outpace wider economy by 1.5 times over the next decade
Global Travel & Tourism is forecast to continue outpacing wider economic growth in 2026, with the sector expected to contribute $12TN to the world economy
Historic WTTC Recovery and Leadership Cruise concludes in Egypt, marking a new chapter for travel & tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has successfully concluded its first-ever Recovery & Leadership Cruise event aboard Crystal Serenity by Crystal Cruises
Expedia Group B2B launches AI toolkit and platform for the future of travel distribution
Expedia Group B2B today announced a new set of AI-powered products and partnerships that make it easier for companies in any sector to build travel
TFE Hotels unveils new Adina Chermside during Australian Made Week
Australian international hotel group, TFE Hotels, has officially opened Adina Chermside Brisbane in line with Australian Made Week
Australian Ascend Collection hotels recognised on the world stage at global Choice Hotels awards
Two Australian hotels within Choice Hotels’ Ascend Collection have been recognised at the prestigious International Best of Choice Awards, with Ingot Hotel Perth
Most hoteliers use AI daily, but guest experience still needs a human touch
AI is no longer a side project in hospitality. New research from Mews shows that 98% of hoteliers have used AI across their operations in the last six months.
Less waste, more taste: Six Senses joins the UNEP and UN Tourism “Recipe of Change”
Six Senses has joined Recipe of Change, a global initiative convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Tourism to unite the tourism
Spain becomes Europe’s High-Value Travel Champion as global visitor spend reaches record US$2TN
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed that global international visitor spending reached a record US$2.02TN in 2025, up 3.2%
Local Observatories key to delivering on National Tourism Strategies, new report concludes
UN Tourism has joined with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to further advance the role of data and governance in tourism development
