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Global traveller survey reveals international travel is back

November 28, 2022799 Views

More than a quarter of consumers plan on three or more international trips Australians to spend more on travel than any other nation As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opens its 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh, a new global consumer survey has revealed that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the pandemic. According to the survey of more than 26,000 consumers from 25 countries, conducted by YouGov for WTTC, 63% are planning a leisure trip in the next 12 months. The survey reveals that the appetite to travel shows no signs of slowing, with more than a quarter (27%) of consumers planning three or more trips over the same period. Additionally, the survey shows that travellers from Australia will be the world’s b...

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‘Travel for a Better Future’ will be theme for WTTC summit

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October 19, 2022563 Views

Travel & Tourism business leaders and government officials to take to the stage at 22nd Global meet in Riyadh Travel and tourism industry leaders and international government officials from across the globe will gather in Riyadh next month to continue aligning efforts to support the sector’s recovery and address the challenges the future poses to ensure a safer, more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Travel & Tourism sector. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has now unveiled its first round of confirmed speakers for its upcoming Global Summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, which includes leaders from some of the world’s largest Travel & Tourism businesses, Saudi officials, and tourism ministers from around the world. Taking place at the magnificent ...

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WTTC hosts historical dialogue between private sector and the G20 Ministers

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September 26, 2022219 Views

Council members and G20 Ministers gather in Bali as part of the Tourism Ministerial meeting under the Indonesian Presidency Public-private collaboration is critical to achieving a full recovery of the sector; said WTTC President & CEO The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting on Monday, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali, Indonesia. During her speech at the critical meeting, Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said that while Travel & Tourism is recovering following more than two years of pain, enhanced collaboration between the public and private sector is needed now more than ever if we are to achieve a full recovery and ensure a sustainable future. Simpso...

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Biodiversity is crucial to the Travel & Tourism sector’s growth and resilience

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September 22, 2022341 Views

WTTC publishes ground-breaking report on how Travel & Tourism can reverse nature loss A new report published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature. The report, which will help businesses understand and manage their impact on biodiversity, is launched ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in December, where global governments will finalise actions to transform society’s relationship with nature, offers new hope for global nature conservation. ‘Nature Positive Travel & Tourism’, created jointly with ANIMONDIAL, a key advisor to global Travel & Tourism on animal and nature protection, and in collaboration with global businesses within the s...

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U.S. retains its position as the world’s biggest Travel & Tourism market

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September 7, 2022547 Views

Overcomes lengthy travel restrictions by boosting domestic travel # UK sees biggest drop in the global rankings # China and Germany hold onto second and third position The latest World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Economic Trends Report reveals the U.S. remains the world’s biggest and most powerful Travel & Tourism market. Its top ranking was reaffirmed, despite suffering long and damaging travel restrictions which did little to halt the spread of COVID-19 and only resulted in serious economic losses. However, while its number one position was retained, the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to the nation’s economy fell by US$700 billion in 2019, to just under US$1.3 trillion last year. Research by Oxford Economics for WTTC shows there has...

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1.2 million Travel & Tourism jobs across the EU will remain unfilled

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July 20, 2022143 Views

Travel agency segment forecasted to be worst hit by a 30% shortfall of workers, unless urgent action is taken The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) warn the Travel & Tourism sector’s recovery could be put at serious risk if almost 1.2 million jobs remain unfilled across the EU. The challenging summer labour shortfall has been revealed by WTTC in its latest analysis of the sector and calls for urgent action to address this critical issue. In 2020, when the pandemic was at its peak, the Travel & Tourism sector across the EU suffered the loss of almost 1.7 million jobs*. In 2021, when governments began to ease travel restrictions and travellers’ confidence improved, the sector’s direct contribution to the EU’s economy r...

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Short-term rentals support both destinations and local communities

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July 15, 2022729 Views

WTTC launches new report on best practices The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new ground-breaking report that outlines recommendations and best practices for jurisdictions to manage short-term rentals – a fast growing and important segment of the Travel & Tourism sector. The report, ’Best practices for short-term rentals’, developed by WTTC with the support of Airbnb, leading global platform for short-term rentals, draws from the experiences of cities around the world to offer easy-to-implement best practices for this type of accommodation, which has become a popular choice amongst travellers. According to the global tourism body, the Travel & Tourism sector’s ability to welcome travellers has increased due in part to the rising popular...

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Saudi Arabia’s Travel & Tourism to grow fastest in the Middle East

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July 4, 2022638 Views

# Employment in the sector set to double by 2032# Sector expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels by next year The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Travel & Tourism sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow at an average of 11% annually over the next decade, making it the fastest growing Travel & Tourism in the Middle East. According to the forecast from WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report (EIR), this annual growth, more than six times the 1.8% growth rate of the country’s overall economy, will bolster the economic recovery of the Kingdom. By 2032, the Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to GDP could reach nearly SAR 635 billion, representing 17.1% of the total economy. The forecast also reveals Travel & Tourism employment coul...

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Destination resilience is crucial to long-term sustainability

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June 15, 2022179 Views

COVID-19 has impacted all destinations highlighting the need for better-preparedness for future risks Destination resilience is the concept of successfully adapting to external shocks and crises, in a way that results in a better prepared and more robust eco-system in the future. By definition, it is a shorter-term concept than sustainability, but the two are intrinsically linked. Sustainability is not possible without resilience, and resilience is rarely possible without sustainability. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has published a new report on practical guidelines and case studies to support destinations in becoming more resilient and sustainable at its Sustainability and Investment Forum taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The report, ‘Enhancing Resilie...

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US lifts COVID testing requirement for all incoming flyers

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June 11, 2022773 Views

International travelers will no longer need to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding flights to the United States, federal health officials announced Friday, ending one of the nation’s last pandemic-related travel requirements. The requirement will end at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the requirement will end early Sunday morning. The health agency said it will continue to monitor state of the pandemic and will reassess the need for a testing requirement if the situation changes. “This step is possible because of the progress we’ve made in our fight against COVID-19,” said U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. FILE PHOTO: Travelers pass a sign near a COVID-19 testing site in Terminal E at Logan Airpo...