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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

WTTC – The Global Summit 2022

The 22nd World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 November – 1 December 2022

European Travel Agents to Discuss Major Tourism Issues in Thessaloniki

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations’ (ECTAA) has chosen Thessaloniki for its semi-annual meeting to discuss important challenges of the industry.

WTM: Tourism Should Focus on Equal Pay, Gender Equality Training

Equal pay and gender equality training are crucial to ensuring the tourism sector is a fair employment space, according to findings of a UNWTO survey presented at WTM London.

UNWTO Says Education, Jobs Key to Future of Tourism

Education and jobs topped the 16th ministers’ summit agenda at the WTM London 2022 travel and tourism expo.

Covid-19: CDC Lifts All Cruise Travel Warnings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently dropped all warnings for cruise travel.

Tourism Recovery, Restoring Trust Top G20 Agenda

Enabling safe mobility and aiding tourism industry recovery were among the issues discussed during a recent G20 meeting of tourism ministers.

UK to Open Borders with Quarantine for All Except the French

The UK said it will gradually be “reopening”, as the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, requiring visitors to self-isolate for 14 days at a specific facility with the exception of the French.

ING Study: Greece Among Eurozone Economies Vulnerable to Covid-19 Shock

The spread of Covid-19 will have a significant impact on growth in Greece, with recovery after the crisis subsides expected to be slower, according to a study by ING.

Quality, Year-round Tourism the Answer to Overtourism

Quality and year-round tourism could be the answer to the phenomenon of overtourism, according to Celestyal Cruises CEO Kerry Anastasiadis.

WTTC – The Global Summit 2017

The WTTC 2017 Global Summit is hosted by the Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT), the state enterprise under the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

ITB 2016: Public-private Partnerships Key to Success of Silk Road Tourism

The 6th Silk Road Ministers Meeting held at ITB Berlin last week focused on the role of public and private sector partnerships (PPPs) in the development of tourism along the Silk Road.

‘I Am Travel’: WTTC Launches Campaign for the Freedom of Travel

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its first social media campaign about one of its strategic priorities: Freedom To Travel.

WTTC Chief Tells Greece Tourism Pros to Diversify, Innovate, Expand

Tourism is the “ace” up Greece’s sleeve, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Chairman Michael Frenzel said during a German-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce event held on Wednesday, on the occasion of its annual general meeting.