Tourism
China Regains Top Spender Status as Asia-Pacific Reopens to Tourism in 2023
China has recovered its position as top spender on international tourism in 2023 as Asia and the Pacific consolidates its recovery from the impacts...
Tourism is Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, but Challenges Remain
International tourist arrivals and the travel and tourism sector’s contribution to global GDP are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, driven by...
Top 7 EU Initiatives That Are Transforming Tourism in Portugal
Tourism is a vital sector for Portugal, contributing significantly to its economy and cultural exchange. As part of the European Union, Portugal has been...
‘Nature Positive’ Report Marks New Collaborative Era in Travel & Tourism
The leading players of Travel & Tourism globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse...
AI Set to Shape the Future of Travel & Tourism
New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in...
Travel & Tourism set to Break All Records in 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution...
Women Are a Driving Force for Travel & Tourism, says WTTC
To celebrate International Women's Day, the World Travel & Tourism Council underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector.
According...
China to extend visa exemption to six European countries
It's about to get easier for some foreign travelers to visit China, with the government announcing plans to extend its visa exemption policy to...
UN Tourism Opens Calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024
UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative.
Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new...
New Travel & Tourism Social Impact Report reveals significant increase in female employment
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi...