WTTC launches 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World global campaign
The search is on. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on travel and tourism, local...
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WTTC raises concerns, calls for coordinated action on EES implementation
Saying that it fully recognizes the importance of modernizing border systems and strengthening security across Europe, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is continuing to warn that without adequate flexibility, reliable equipment,...
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China poised to become leading travel and tourism economy
China’s travel and tourism sector is undergoing a phase of accelerated expansion, positioning it as a strong example of sustained tourism growth, and placing the country firmly on track to become the world’s leading travel and tourism...
WTTC warns that EES delays could be costly
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is warning that prolonged delays linked to the rollout of Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) could put up to 41 million visitor arrivals and $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk from four...
Travel and tourism forecast to continue to outpace wider economic growth
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts that global travel and tourism will continue to outpace wider economic growth in 2026, with the sector expected to contribute $12TN to the world economy, accounting for 9.9%...
Tourism Always Recovers: WTTC delivers clear message in new report
In a new report, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) draws on four decades of global data to confirm the travel and tourism sector’s structural resilience and to deliver the powerful message to governments, investors, and travellers...
U.S. still tops, but losing market share, WTTC reports
While the United States was still the largest travel and tourism market in the world in 2025, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Research indicates that it is losing market share. The WTTC’s Economic Impact...
WTTC sets sail with Cruising for Impact report
In a new report, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlights the positive impact that cruise tourism delivers for communities and destinations around the world. “Cruising for Impact” demonstrates how cruise tourism acts as a...
Industry leaders called for stronger international cooperation at COP30
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – along with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and a coalition of leading industry stakeholders -- have issued a joint statement at COP30...
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Better Border management could supercharge economic growth, create new jobs
Smarter border management could supercharge the global economy adding $401 billion in GDP and creating 14 million new jobs across the G20, EU and the African Union nations by 2035, according to a new report by the World Travel & Tourism...