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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.
2 days ago4 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


WTTC: 'Over $1 Trillion Investment in Travel & Tourism Signals Vote of Confidence in Sector's Future'
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest Economic Impact Research (EIR): Global Trends Report, highlighting how investment and policy support are key drivers of growth in the global Travel & Tourism sector. The research, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner, shows that global Travel & Tourism investment exceeded $1 trillion in 2025, growing by 8.5% year-on-year, as the whole sector outperformed the wider global economy and contributed a r
Aug 63 min read


WTTC Unveils 7 Principles to Help Destinations Turn Tourism Growth into Shared Prosperity
As international travel continues to grow, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) encourages proactive and holistic destination stewardship, one that helps governments, destinations and the private sector work together to ensure tourism creates lasting value for residents, businesses and visitors alike. WTTC believes that, when managed proactively, tourism growth provides significant opportunities for destinations, businesses and residents alike. With stronger planning, co
Jul 293 min read


WTTC Launches Poll to Identify the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on Travel & Tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future of destinations around the world. For the first time in history, people around the world will have the opportunity to nominate and h
Jul 82 min read


WTTC Launches Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its new global framework, The Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment, setting out the key conditions destinations need to become investment-ready, attract private capital, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate sustainable tourism growth. Launched by WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara, the framework draws on the common characteristics of the world’s most successful tourism investment destinations and prov
Jun 192 min read
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