The Latest Breaking News from World Travel and Tourism Council

Government accused of ‘sabotaging’ UK tourism industry after £2.2 billion shortfall

A report by the World Travel and Tourism Council found people visiting the UK spent £40.3 billion in 2024, down 5.3 per cent from 2019

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025

Government accused of ‘sabotaging’ tourism with ‘barriers to travel’

A report by the World Travel and Tourism Council found people visiting the UK spent £40.3 billion in 2024.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Tourist bucks weigh in with record economy boost

Travel and tourism will contribute more to Australia's economy in 2024 than any year on record, according to international forecasts.

AAP · Jun 21, 2024

Tourism Industry Growth Rate To Surpass Global GDP Growth: Reuters

According to World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the global travel and tourism sectors are projected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and the growth rate will outpace global gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

Benzinga · Apr 21, 2022

Global tourism to recover by 2023, post 10-year growth spurt

MANILA: The global travel and tourism sectors are projected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and grow at a rate that will outpace global gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2022

Tourism Sector Sees Record Numbers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has taken a renowned position in global tourism with unique achievements, mainly after the launch of its Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC). The Ministry of Tourism said in a report that 60 million domestic trips, valued at $21.3 billion, were made in 2020, recording a 30 percent increase…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022