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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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