WTTC announces Rwanda as next Global Summit hostDuring the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, the Rwandan capital of Kigali, was announced as the host city for 2023, marking the first time the event will visit Africa.   More… |
Global cities’ sector recovery well underway: WTTCCities are recovering around the world, this year and will continue to grow and thrive over the next decade, said Julia Simpson, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) at the Global Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. More… |
Tourism industry ‘could cut 40% of emissions by 2050’The travel & tourism industry could reduce its emissions by more than 40% by 2030 by taking radical action to contribute to the race to net-zero, according to a new report. The new report ‘Better Travel & Tourism, Be More… |
Travelling with purpose ‘key to opening new experiences’Supermodel and entrepreneur Elle Macpherson has said that “travelling with purpose” is key to unlocking new experiences while speaking during the opening day of the 22nd edition of WTTC’s Global Summit in Riyadh. More… |
WTTC’s Global Summit in Riyadh set to be biggest everThe World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 22nd Global Summit opened yesterday (November 28) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in what is set to be the largest event in its history with an estimated 3,000 people taking part. Add More… |
Appetite for travel highest since pandemic: WTTCAbout 63% who responded to a survey said that they are planning a leisure trip in the next 12 months, indicating that the appetite for international travel is now at its highest point since the start of the pandemic. The survey co More… |
WTTC reveals women speakers at global summit in RiyadhThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy, business and government who will take the stage for its Global Summit in Saudi Arabia from November 28 to December 1. More… |
WTTC names Ban Ki-Moon as speaker for Global SummitThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Ban Ki-Moon, the former UN Secretary-General, as its first major speaker for its Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, taking place between November 28 and December 1. Ban More… |
WTTC names speakers for global summit in Saudi ArabiaThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has 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 & tour More… |
WTTC to host 21st Global Summit in Manila in AprilThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has announced that its highly anticipated 21st Global Summit will now take place in Manila, Philippines, from 20-22 April 2022 - just a month from its original March date. Julia Simps More… |