The WTTC Leadership Cruise in Egypt became far more than a tourism summit. By hosting U.S. Special...
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Egypt Tourism Gains Global Spotlight with WTTC Leadership Event
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met World Travel & Tourism Council leaders in Cairo as Egypt...
Switzerland Seeks a Bigger Role in Shaping Global Tourism
Switzerland Tourism has joined the World Travel & Tourism Council as a Destination Partner...
A New Chapter for WTTC as It Unveils Its Global Team in Madrid
The World Travel & Tourism Council unveils a new global leadership team from Madrid...
WTTC, UN-Tourism and Uganda Signal Shift in Global Tourism Leadership
Uganda has joined the World Travel and Tourism Council as a Destination Partner, signaling a...
UAE Exit From OPEC Signals New Era for Aviation and Tourism
The United Arab Emirates’ exit from OPEC marks a pivotal shift from oil dependence to a future...
WTTC Economic Impact Research Shows Middle East Tourism Growth Outpacing Global Trends
The World Travel & Tourism Council reports that Middle East tourism surged in 2025, led by...
WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara Meets at the White House as U.S. Tourism Faces Growing Pressure
Gloria Guevara, CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, is emerging as the travel industry’s...
WTTC Convenes Travel & Tourism Leaders in First Global Event in Egypt to Accelerate Sector’s Recovery
WTTC invited private-sector leaders and senior government ministers to unite aboard Crystal...
Industry Voices Respond to WTTC Cruise Impact Report
WTTC has reignited the tourism conversation on cruise industry impact with its recent report...
Iran Beyond the Headlines: People, Culture, Resilience
A powerful reflection by eTN Reader Azam Bahrami, PHD on the people of Iran beyond headlines of...
Trump: ‘No One Has Done More for U.S. Tourism Than Me’
Donald Trump argues he is the greatest tourism leader in U.S. history, citing strong domestic...
WTTC Highlights Tourism Impact of Strait of Hormuz Reopening
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz restores a critical global travel corridor, boosting...
How President Donald Trump Is Driving Tourists Away from America
International tourism to the United States is falling despite a global travel boom. Analysts point...
U.S. Travel & Tourism at a Crossroads, WTTC Warns Despite Record Global Growth
The United States remains the world’s largest travel market, but new data from the World Travel...
WTTC and Chase: 2025 Was Tourism’s Best Year Ever, Outpacing the Global Economy — But What About 2026?
Travel & Tourism reached record-breaking heights in 2025, contributing $11.6 trillion to the...
The Getaway That Asks You to Stay Still: The Global Rise of Yoga Travel
From Bali’s jungle retreats to Germany’s spa town festivals, yoga vacations are redefining travel...
The Global Force of Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Force for Peace and Equality
The political world is on the brink of World War III - and this is when tourism needs to fight back...
Acapulco’s Comeback: A Global Ports Deal Anchored in Cruise Power, Security, and Economic Impact
Acapulco’s new 24-year cruise port concession with Global Ports Holding signals a major turning...
WTTC Report Highlights Cruise Tourism as a Powerful Force for Global Communities
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest report reveals cruise tourism’s powerful global...
WTTC Appoints Maribel Rodríguez as Executive VP of Destinations, Strengthening Global Tourism “Dream Team”
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed Maribel Rodríguez as Executive Vice...
Global Tourism Leaders React to U.S.–Iran Ceasefire
Global tourism leaders have welcomed the US–Iran ceasefire, calling it a critical step toward...
WTTC Appoints Esteban Velásquez as Executive Vice President of Business Development and Membership
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has appointed Esteban Velásquez as Executive Vice...
WTTC Welcomes Allianz Partners as Industry Partner to Strengthen Global Travel Resilience
The World Travel & Tourism Council has named Allianz Partners as a new industry partner...
Hong Kong Charts a Path Back as Global Tourism Hub, WTTC Urges Strategic Market Expansion
Hong Kong can regain its global tourism leadership by diversifying beyond Mainland China and...
“Scale Brings Responsibility”: WTTC’s Gloria Guevara Challenges Destination Leaders at DI CEO Summit
At the Destinations International 2026 CEO Summit in Newport Beach, WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara...
WTTC Applauds ICAO’s Next-Generation PKD as Breakthrough for Secure Global Travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council welcomes ICAO’s next-generation Public Key Directory, a...
Nepal, Against the Odds, Emerges as a Global Leader in Accessible Tourism
Nepal is emerging as a global leader in accessible tourism, blending innovation with inclusion. At...
Global Tourism at a Breaking Point: Can the Industry Unite in a Time of Crisis?
The Iran war is reshaping global tourism far beyond the Middle East. Flights are being rerouted...
WTTC Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre Sounds Alarm: Latin America’s Trillion-Dollar Future Hinges on Fixing Infrastructure Failures
At the Future Investment Initiative in Miami, World Travel & Tourism Council Chairman Manfredi...
The Global Rush for Healing: How Medical Tourism Became a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry Redefining Travel and Healthcare
As medical tourism surges globally, organizations like the World Travel & Tourism Council and...
IHIF Berlin 2026: Global Investors Redefine Hospitality Returns Amid Iran Crisis and Rising Protests
Global investors gathered in Berlin for IHIF EMEA 2026 as WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara highlighted...
WTN Urges WTTC, UN Tourism, IATA, ICAO, CLIA, GTRCMC, PATA, DI and Global Travel Leaders to Coordinate Response to Gulf Crisis
As geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf reshape aviation routes, oil markets, and global...
Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Aviation and Tourism — Experts Propose Gulf Airline Rescue Plan
Air travel across the Middle East is collapsing under the pressure of the Iran conflict, sending...
Seychelles and Tanzania Show Tourism Resilience as Gulf Aviation Disruptions Impact Travel
Seychelles and Tanzania are demonstrating tourism resilience amid disruptions affecting Gulf...
Iran Conflict Already Costing Global Tourism $600 Million Per Day, WTTC Warns
The escalating Iran conflict is already costing the global travel and tourism industry at least...
WTTC Loves Champagne: Spirits Tourism Takes Centre Stage with Pernod Ricard Partnership
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed Pernod Ricard as an Industry Partner...
Tourism Leaders Warn of Climate Pressure, Aviation Disruptions, and Overtourism at ITB Berlin 2026
The global tourism industry gathered in Berlin this week for the 60th anniversary of ITB Berlin...
At ITB Berlin, Tourism Talks Resilience and Monitoring — But Who Is Leading?
As global uncertainty grows, tourism leaders gather at ITB Berlin 2026. But while WTTC speaks of...
WTTC warns England visitor levies could cut UK economy by £14.4bn as consultation closes
WTTC warns a proposed English visitor levy could cost the UK economy £14.4bn, while ETOA urges...