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Tourism industry in Asia-Pacific reduces its climate impact

December 22, 2022818 Views

WTTC reveals footprint data, emissions intensity decreased by more than 26% in 10 years Sector’s GDP grew 7.3% annually on average, whilst its greenhouse gas emissions increased by just 4% The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in the Asia Pacific region (APAC). According to the data, between 2010 and 2019, the APAC Travel & Tourism sector decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions. Woman tourist walking in Wangfujing food street at Beijing, China. Copyright (c) 2017 Maridav/Shutterstock The new data for the region reveals the total contribution to APAC’s GDP grew on average 7.3% annua...

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WTTC collaborates with UNWTO and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

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December 13, 2022797 Views

Travel & Tourism sector commits to vision to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 During COP15 in Montreal, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) have announced a new collaboration which will bring together the public and private sectors in a shared vision to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. The vision sees the global Travel & Tourism sector supporting and inspiring governments, businesses, and society to implement the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and help to transform our relationship with the natural world. Signatories to the vision have committed to adopt a nature positive approach to tourism through integrating biodiversity saf...

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Sustainability ‘superpower’ Saudi Arabia to lead clean energy revolution

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December 2, 2022828 Views

Author Jeffrey Sachs: Tourism can change the world by being ‘green and clean’ UN’s Patricia Espinosa: We need ‘unity of purpose’ to tackle climate crisis Saudi Arabia can become a solar energy “superpower” that drives a global sustainability revolution and accelerates the world’s renewable energy transition, tourism leaders heard on Thursday. Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, highlighted the region’s potential to lead a concerted push toward net-zero emissions during the 22nd World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh. “We need to inspire a sustainability revolution,” Sachs said. “Tourism can really change the world by being clean and green but also by showing everyone – politicians, business le...

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Global tourism leaders leave Riyadh with renewed optimism

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December 1, 2022284 Views

55 government ministers, 250 tourism CEOs and 60 ambassadors meet at WTTC summit 3-day annual summit attracts nearly 3000 delegates from 140 countries Sustainability, communities, technology & unlocking potential dominate debate Rwanda capital Kigali to host next WTTC Global Summit in 2023 The leaders of the global travel and tourism industry left the Saudi capital of Riyadh and the biggest ever World Travel & Tourism Council Summit last night with a renewed sense of optimism, shared future goals and a stronger commitment to collaborative cross-border strategies to drive a successful future for the sector. The three-day summit attracted decision makers from every corner of the world as host nation Saudi Arabia hosted 55 Government Ministers, 250 travel and tou...

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New travel awards to address climate change, protect nature and support communities

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December 1, 2022222 Views

Riyadh-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center launches awards at WTTC Global Summit The Riyadh-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) has launched its first global awards, the “Sustainable Travel Awards”, to recognize individuals and organizations that address climate change, protect nature and support communities. In total there will be 10 awards that will be awarded on an annual basis to recognize high impact solutions that are already implemented and able to demonstrate measurable positive impact. There will be three awards each in the categories of climate, nature and communities with one individual award granted to the person who is identified as a true champion of sustainable travel. The new awards were announced during the 22nd Annual WTTC Global Summi...

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Saudi Arabia’s aims to be among top 5 tourism destinations in the World

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November 30, 2022726 Views

Global tourism leaders describe it as an unparalleled ambition; signs MoUs with Oman, Indonesia and Barbados The leaders of the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC) have described Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become one of the top 5 destinations in the world in the next decade as “unparalleled” in the history of tourism and travel. Opening the 22nd edition of the Summit, Arnold Donald, Chair, WTTC & Vice Chair of the Board, Carnival Corporation, welcomed the nearly 3000 participants to what will be the biggest ever meeting of global tourism and travel industry leaders. The enormous global interest in the Summit was shown by one million livestreams of sessions on the metaverse on the first day. FILE PHOTO: Tourists watch Saudi men perform a traditional folk dance at the cultu...

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International cities remain the backbone of global travel & tourism

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November 30, 2022855 Views

Latest WTTC report shows global cities’ sector recovery is well underway The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh on Wednesday. Sponsored by Visa, the report shows cities remain the powerhouses of global tourism and will drive the recovery of the sector and economies around the world. The Cities EIR analyses 82 international city destinations and shows that prior to the pandemic major cities were popular travel destinations, accounting for almost half of all international visits, both as standalone destinations and as gateways to other tourism hotspots within countries. FILE PHOTO: The view from an upper floor of the Central Park Tower shows Times Square, lower center, the Empire State Build...

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“We are your voice at global governance level”: UNWTO at WTTC summit

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November 30, 2022644 Views

UNWTO has returned to Riyadh to serve as a bridge between public and private leaders as tourism faces up to big challenges of today: high inflation, geopolitical insecurity and the climate emergency. At the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, taking place this week in the Saudi capital, UNWTO stressed the vital importance of education and investments as twin factors in ensuring tourism fulfils its enormous potential as a driver of sustainable and inclusive development. The high-level participation of UNWTO in this leading private sector forum further highlighted the Organization’s unique and natural ability to connect political ambitions and private sector capacity. Education: An Investment in Tourism’s Future Speaking before the Summit’s two main events,...

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WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism climate footprint data

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November 30, 2022891 Views

WTTC and Saudi-based Sustainable Global Tourism Center launch inaugural Environmental & Social Research Between 2010 and 2019 the sector’s GDP has grown on average 4.3% annually whilst its climate footprint increased by just 2.4% The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Tuesday unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the global Travel & Tourism sector. The findings were launched on Tuesday at the global tourism body’s 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh by the World Travel & Tourism Council and the Saudi-based Sustainable Global Tourism Center. In a world-first, this comprehensive research covers 185 countries across all regions and will be updated each year with the latest figures. During her opening speech Julia Simpson, Pres...

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Global tourism leaders discuss importance of partnerships

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November 29, 2022636 Views

22nd WTTC Global Summit begins in Riyadh, biggest event in its history Global tourism leaders have highlighted the importance of government partnerships in creating a “safer, more resilient, and sustainable future” for the sector during the opening panel session on the first day of the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh. Taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia WTTC’s highly anticipated Global Summit is the most influential Travel & Tourism event in the calendar and the largest ever Summit with nearly 3000 delegates form 140 countries participating. WTTC’s 22nd Global Summit is set to be the largest event in its history. The panel came after an opening speech by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, who highlighted how tourism is set to create 126 million jobs in the nex...