Contribution to global GDP could return to pre-pandemic levels this year.
WTTC reacts to the removal of COVID-19 tests
WTTC welcomes the government’s decision to scrap testing for those who are fully vaccinated travelling to England.
Strong tourism recovery predicted for Europe
Sector sees a surge of more than 250% in European bookings for Easter compared to 2021.
WTTC responds to the latest testing measures
The World Health Organisation has said closing frontiers does not stop the virus but it does cause real economic harm.
WTTC calls for borders to remain open and safe travel to continue
“Closing borders will not prevent the spread of new variants. The latest variant is increasingly being detected in countries around the world.”
U.S. tourism may surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2022
WTTC research shows the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector could record nearly 36% growth in 2021 and is on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2022.
North America’s tourism sector recovery outstrips many other regions
Sector’s contribution to GDP and jobs are set to reach pre-pandemic levels by end of 2022.
Driving recovery and enhancing resilience of the Tourism sector
With only 34% of world population fully vaccinated, immunisation inequality threatens economic recovery.
Research reveals Tourism’s slow recovery is hitting jobs and growth worldwide
In a slower than expected recovery GDP contribution will only increase by less than one third.
WTTC announces Net Zero Roadmap
Global tourism body also announces new ground-breaking social and environmental indicators for the sector.
