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Spain’s Travel and Tourism Sector Set to Exceed €269bn in 2026
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlighted Spain's continued tourism leadership at the VI Turespaña Convention, where WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara addressed tourism leaders nationwide on the opportunities and priorities shaping the future of Travel & Tourism.
5 hours ago3 min read


WTTC Announces India as Host of 2027 Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that India will host the WTTC Global Summit in 2027.
3 days ago3 min read


WTTC Co-Launches Practical Guide to Protect Children Across Travel, Leisure and Entertainment
One year after more than 100 business leaders came together at the WTTC Global Summit in Rome to recognise child protection as a shared responsibility and make the Shared Promise to make it a non-negotiable standard, the Unlock Futures alliance has turned that commitment into action with the launch of the Unlock Futures Protecting Children Action Paper.
4 days ago3 min read


WTTC Announces $2bn Investment in Tourism in Malta
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced a collective commitment of $2bn in new investment in Malta.
Oct 133 min read


WTTC Announces Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority as Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) as a Destination Partner.
Oct 132 min read


WTTC Sets Out Eight Priorities to Secure Europe's Travel & Tourism Leadership
Europe can secure a larger share of the next decade's Travel & Tourism growth by acting on eight strategic priorities, according to a new report from WTTC, released today at WTTC's 26th Global Summit in Valletta.
Oct 95 min read


WTTC Targets 1 Million Tourism SMEs to Benefit from its New Support Programme
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has set out its ambition for one million Tourism SMEs to benefit from its Together in Travel Community
Oct 93 min read


WTTC Partners with ICCA to Strengthen Tourism Industry Ties with Business Events Industry
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration between the global Travel & Tourism sector and the international meetings and business events industry.
Oct 82 min read


WTTC Global Summit Kicks Off with Upbeat European Tourism Outlook
Travel & Tourism is forecast to grow 3.1% across Europe in 2026, continuing to outperform the wider economy and exceeding the sector's 2.6% growth recorded last year, according to research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), released today at the opening press conference of WTTC's 26th Global Summit in Malta.
Oct 74 min read


WTTC Announces Hainan Province as Latest Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television, and Sports of Hainan Province as a Destination Partner.
Oct 22 min read


WTTC Reveals Full Programme for Global Summit in Malta
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the full programme for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta.
Sep 307 min read


WTTC Signs Collaborative Agreement to Strengthen Inbound Japan Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and the Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) Executive Committee have joined forces to strengthen Japan’s position at the heart of the global Travel & Tourism community, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on collaboration, innovation, knowledge exchange and international engagement.
Sep 244 min read


WTTC Adds Former Spain PM and US Tourism Minister to Global Summit Speaker Roster
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced two further high-profile speakers for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, taking place between 7–9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.
Sep 143 min read


WTTC: UK Risks Damaging Tourism Product with Uncapped Visitor Taxes
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that plans to give mayors in England the power to impose uncapped overnight visitor levies risk making the UK less competitive as a global tourism destination, with higher costs threatening to divert visitors, spending and future investment towards competing markets.
Sep 112 min read


WTTC Unveils Former Canada PM Justin Trudeau as Headline Speaker at Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada, as a headline speaker at its 26th Global Summit taking place between 7–9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta.
Sep 105 min read


WTTC Announces Full Details of 2026 Global Summit in Malta
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced details of its upcoming Global Summit 2026, taking place in Malta in October.
Sep 44 min read


WTTC Announces Mexican Hotelier Grupo Brisas as Latest Regional Member
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Mexican hotel group Grupo Brisas as its latest Regional Member.
Aug 202 min read


WTTC and WGS Partner to Shape Future of Tourism in UAE
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Governments Summit Organisation (WGS), an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a new era of public-private sector collaboration to shape the future of Travel & Tourism.
Aug 132 min read


WTTC Unveils Spanish Tourism & Property Group Piñero as Global Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Spanish tourism and property group Piñero as its latest Global Member. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Piñero is an international tourism and real estate group with an integrated business model covering development, management, and services across the travel value chain. With over 50 years of experience, the company has grown into a global player focused on delivering high-quality experie
Aug 122 min read


WTTC Positive on Middle East Tourism: 'Short-Term Disruption; Long-Term Resilience'
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has highlighted the Middle East's outlook as a story of short-term disruption and long-term resilience, with the region expected to overcome current challenges and remain one of the world's strongest Travel & Tourism growth markets. New forecasts from WTTC's latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, show the Middle East is expected to be the only region worldwide to
Aug 73 min read
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