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Hotel Sustainability Basics reaches 3,400 verified properties

May 2, 2024210 Views

2024 set to be a historic year for the sustainability initiative The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) has achieved a significant milestone, with 3,400 properties now verified across almost 80 countries. Designed to help hoteliers on their first steps to improve their sustainability ratings and raise the bar of sustainability across the global hospitality industry, this independent global sustainability verification programme is overseen by internationally recognised verifiers Green Key and SGS. It empowers hotels of all sizes to follow a 12-step programme aimed at reducing carbon emissions, promoting nature conservation, and ensuring local communities benefit from a hotel's operations. This latest achieve...

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AI Set to shape the future of travel & tourism

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April 18, 2024265 Views

New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism. The final two reports of a series on Artificial Intelligence from WTTC entitled "Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI): Overview of AI Risks, Safety & Governance" and "Artificial Intelligence (AI): Global Strategies, Policies & Regulations," underscore a commitment to a digital future that prioritises safety, ethical considerations, and responsible AI adoption. Launched during the global tourism body’s participation at the UN General Assembly in New York, these reports mark significant milestones in WTTC's mission to promote innovation and excellence in customer experien...

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Travel & tourism set to break all records in 2024

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April 5, 2024311 Views

Global GDP impact predicted to exceed $11 trillion in 2024 Unprecedented job numbers expected in the sector, says WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion. According to the global tourism body’s 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism will contribute an additional $770BN over its previous record, stamping its authority as a global economic powerhouse, generating one in every 10 dollars worldwide. As the global sector soars past its pre-pandemic prosperity, WTTC expects 142 countries of 185 analysed will be outperforming previous national records. In partnership with Oxford Econ...

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Women are a driving force for travel & tourism, says WTTC

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March 8, 2024342 Views

To celebrate International Women's Day, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector. According to WTTC data, women in tourism comprise a significant portion of the sector's workforce, accounting for nearly 40% of the total employment. This marks a substantial increase from 2010 to 2019, highlighting a 24% surge in direct female employment within the sector, increasing from 38.6 million to 47.8 million. Key findings reveal that hospitality stands out as the leading employer of women within the Travel & Tourism sector, with over half (52%) of all female employment in 2019 attributed to this segment. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, emphasises the positive impact of women in the sect...

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AI set to revolutionise Travel & Tourism

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January 29, 2024475 Views

Major new reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlight the transformative power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Travel & Tourism, marking a commitment to a digital future with unparalleled customer experiences. The first in a series of AI reports, announced during the global tourism body’s event at FITUR and in collaboration with WTTC’s Industry Partner, Microsoft, is poised to redefine Travel & Tourism standards and call on the sector for greater integration of such technologies. As the global leader in Travel & Tourism, WTTC is committed to driving innovation and supporting the sector to embrace AI and other cutting-edge technologies. To promote sustainability and excellent customer experiences, WTTC acknowledges the crucial im...

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Standardising the International hotel sustainability

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January 19, 2024195 Views

With WTTC and Biosphere joining forces, more than 2,500 hotels to benefit from the collaboration The partnership aims to support common core principles in hotel sustainability, driving accommodation towards sustainable alignment In a joint effort to promote sustainability in the Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Biosphere have inked a partnership to promote sustainability criteria in the hotel industry under the Hotel Sustainability Basics initiative. In the current landscape of globalisation and information saturation, where sustainability holds paramount importance, the proliferation of new standards and eco-labels poses a significant challenge for the sector. Identifying clear and consistent sustainability criteria has become incr...

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France to keep its crown as most popular destination for international visitors

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January 18, 2024229 Views

# New data shows arrivals on brink of sector high # Seat capacity to surpass pre-pandemic levels # Nice surges as a key destination Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year. The research reveals a positive outlook for France's inbound travel, with arrivals set to almost reach pre-pandemic highs this year. During her participation at the Destination France event taking place in Chantilly and hosted by President Macron, Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, praised France for its steely focus in recognising the economic and cultural value Travel & Tourism brings in jobs a...

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‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ ends 2023 on a high

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December 14, 2023532 Views

More than 1,300 hotels verified so far, Industry titans agree three-stage sustainability initiative The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics is set to end if first year on a high with more than 1,300 hotels verified, across more than 30 countries from around the world. The Hotel Sustainability Basics is an independent global sustainability verification pro-gramme, overseen by internationally recognised verifiers, Green Key and SGS. The aim is for hotels around the world, regardless of their size, to follow a 12-step programme to reduce carbon emissions, protect and promote nature, and ensure local com-munities benefit from the hotel. It is achievable for all hotels to implement as a bare minimum, and crucially, they serve as a stepping-stone ...

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Landmark environmental research disclosed for 185 countries

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October 25, 2023526 Views

Sustainable Tourism Global Center and WTTC unveil pioneering global research on travel & tourism In a defining moment for the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia have released the latest industry-shaping Environmental Impact Research data. Last year, during the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh, the two organizations launched the collaboration and unveiled the inaugural results including the sector’s accurate greenhouse gas emissions for the first time ever. This represents the most comprehensive environmental data in Travel & Tourism’s history. Ahmed Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, said on the occasion, “...