UK records the biggest fall by three places among the world’s top 10 largest tourism markets in 2020 with a staggering GDP fall of 62.3%.
WTTC releases case studies on Sustainability Leadership in Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council and faculty and scientists of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, released two vital case studies on Sustainability Leadership.
WTTC launches ground-breaking initiative to support women in Travel & Tourism
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
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 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.”
