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WTTC and Biosphere Join Forces to Promote Sustainability Criteria in Hotel Industry

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Biosphere have partnered to support common core principles in hotel sustainability, driving accommodation towards sustainable alignment.

Accor Appoints Gilda Perez-Alvarado as Group Chief Strategy Officer

Accor has announced that Gilda Perez-Alvarado, currently Global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, has been appointed as its new Group Chief Strategy Officer.

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).

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.

WTTC: Ban Ki-Moon and Theresa May Keynote Speakers for 22nd Global Summit

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and former UK Prime Minister Theresa May will be keynote speakers at the 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

WTM: Younger Travellers First to Return After Covid, Should be Seen as an ‘Investment’

Younger travellers were the first to return after Covid and collectively had the most disposable income, according to experts discussing youth tourism at the WTM London expo.

UK to Ditch All Covid Travel Measures Including PLF

The UK will remove the remaining Covid-19 international travel restrictions for all passengers as of Friday, March 18.

England to Simplify Covid-19 Travel Measures, Scrap Traffic Light System

From October 4, the Covid-19 rules for international travel to England will change from the red, amber, green traffic light system to a single red list of countries.

Greece, Saudi Arabia Agree on Mutual Recognition of Vaccine Certificates

Greece and Saudi Arabia have agreed to mutually recognize their Covid-19 vaccination certificates in the near future.

Global Tourism and Aviation Bodies Turn to UK PM to Restore Travel

International tourism and aviation bodies are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to include the restart of travel in the UK's recovery plans, due to be outlined on February 22.

Emergency State in Sri Lanka after Easter Sunday Attack Leaves at least 290 Dead

Sri Lanka will be put in a state of emergency as of midnight, after a series of attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, left at least 290 people dead and 500 injured.

Industry Stakeholders Call for Integrated European Tourism Policy

Tourism and travel bodies have appealed to EU authorities to move towards an integrated European tourism policy with strategic funding at EU level.

WTTC: Meaningful Experiences, Sharing and Connectivity Top Travel Trends in 2019

Meaningful experiences, environmentally-friendly products and services are set to be this year’s key areas of focus in tourism according to a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Top Global Bodies Urge Closer Cooperation on Trade and Tourism

International bodies are urging closer global cooperation on trade and tourism, calling for greater participation of the tourism sector in trade policy.

WTTC-McKinsey Report Attempts to Address Overtourism Issues

Ways of managing overcrowding in tourism destinations are included in a report released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and McKinsey.

Alpha Bank: Greek Tourism to Stimulate Growth by 20% in 2018

Greek tourism is set to play a leading role in the recovery of the Greek economy estimated at boosting the GDP by 20% in 2018, Alpha Bank analysts said.

Outgoing WTTC Chief: Travel & Tourism More Resilient than Ever

Outgoing World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO David Scowsill sets out what he sees are the trends shaping the future of Travel & Tourism.

Outgoing WTTC President Calls for a Sustainable World

Under the motto, “Is it Too Much to Ask?”, the World Travel & Tourism Council launched an awareness campaign, focusing on tourism and sustainable practices.

WTTC: Greek Tourism to Remain Robust to 2027, Driver of Economy

The Greek tourism sector’s contribution to the GDP by 2027 will reach 54.7 billion euros or 23.8 percent, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.

Safety, Easier Travel Tops Tourism Leaders’ Agenda for 2017

Enhancing security and facilitating travel in order to ensure sustainable growth of travel and tourism is the top priority for the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC), which released a statement on occasion of the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016.
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