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EU to Delay Launch of ETIAS Border Entry System Again

The European Commission is set to push back the implementation ETIAS, a new EU-wide border entry system.

WTTC Unveils the Power of Shopping Tourism with New Report

A new report released by the WTTC is set to change the way we think about shopping tourism.

Experts Warn EU’s New ETIAS Border System May Cause Problems

Travel and aviation experts are warning that the ETIAS EU-border entry system to take effect in 2024 may lead to problems.

WTTC: Global Tourism to Boom by 2033 Reaching $15.5 Trillion

Global tourism is projected to boom in the next decade reaching $15.5 trillion by 2033, according to the WTTC.

Travelers to Europe Will Need to Pay a 7-euro Charge to Enter EU

Travelers from the US and other countries, currently allowed visa-free access to Europe, will as of 2024 have to pay a 7-euro fee to enter.

WTTC Chief: Tourism Set to Create Over 17,000 Jobs in Greece this Year

Tourism activity in Greece is back on track fast approaching pre-Covid levels and set to create more than 17,000 jobs this year.

WTTC & UNWTO Sign Historic MOU to Advance Public-Private Sector Cooperation in Tourism

In an historic first, the major global tourism bodies WTTC and UNWTO have partnered to drive Travel & Tourism.

Exclusive Interview – Julia Simpson, WTTC CEO: ‘Greek Tourism is Near Full Recovery’

Greece’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to approach full recovery this year, says the WTTC’s chief, Julia Simpson, in an exclusive interview to GTP Headlines.

Op-Ed: ‘Travel & Tourism will emerge more sustainable in the years to come’ – Julia Simpson, WTTC

WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson talks to GTP and reminds that sustainability is still at the top of the travel agenda.

Europe Travel Commission Launches Climate Action Plan

The European Travel Commission (ETC) wants ‘impactful initiatives’ from its members after launching its climate action plan.

WTTC Tells Governments to ‘Get Serious’ About Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The travel and tourism industry is calling on governments to offer incentives to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production.

WTTC: Tourism Sector to Recover More than 95% of 2019 Levels this Year

The tourism sector is closing in on its 2019 peak, recovering by more than 95%, according to the WTTC’s 2023 Economic Impact Research.

ITB Berlin: WTTC Announces Step-by-Step Guide to Help Hotels Begin Journey to Sustainability

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the Hotel Sustainability Basics, an industry-backed scheme that aims to help tourist accommodation providers begin their sustainability journey.

UNWTO Expects Reopening of China to Accelerate Global Tourism Recovery

The reopening of China will accelerate global tourism recovery and serve as a major boost to economic growth, says the UNWTO.

ITB Berlin 2023: High-profile Lineup for Opening Ceremony on March 6

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gariashvili will open the ITB Berlin 2023 tourism expo with a showcase of traditional Georgian dances and music.

WTTC: Sustainability to Top Travelers’ Agenda in 2023

Travelers are set to spend more on sustainable travel this year, according to a report released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

WTTC Reveals World’s Most Powerful City Destination

New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the world’s most powerful city destination right now after analyzing 82 cities around the globe.

Covid-19: World Tourism Bodies Say China Traveler Restrictions a ‘Step Back’

World travel and tourism bodies, including airline associations, say EU recommendations to test travelers from China are a step back.

COP15: Travel & Tourism Sector Commits to Reverse Biodiversity Loss by 2030

The WTTC, the UNWTO and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announced a new collaboration to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

Rwanda to Host WTTC Global Summit 2023, Showcase the Power of Sustainable Tourism

The Rwandan capital of Kigali was announced as the host city for the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit 2023, marking the first time the event will visit Africa.