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WTTC Announces Shortlist of Finalists for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:35:37 +0200

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the 12 finalists for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Under WTTC's stewardship since 2003, the prestigious Awards recognise best practice in sustainable tourism in four different categories - Destination Stewardship, Conservation, Community Benefit and Global Tourism Business. Over 160 entries were received this year from over 45 countries.

The Longer-term Outlook For Travel & Tourism Is Still Bright, WTTC Says

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:30 +0200

2009 has seen the worst recession since the 1930s, with global GDP contracting by an estimated 1.3%. While there are tentative signs that the economic cycle is now turning, driven by unprecedented policy stimuli, reviving credit markets and recovering asset prices, recovery is expected to be gradual - and a second dip into recession early next year cannot yet be ruled out.

WTTC Announces International Judging Panel for Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2010

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:59:46 +0200

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the Judges for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, WTTC's highest-profile accolade recognising best practice in sustainable tourism. Each year, tourism companies, travel organisations and destinations from around the world submit entries for consideration by the renowned team of judges, who identify global leaders in sustainable tourism development to be recognised by the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. This year's deadline for applications is Wednesday 2 December 2009.

WTTC launches 'Call for Entries' for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:11:34 +0200

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is now inviting tourism companies and organisations from around the world that can demonstrate best practice in sustainable tourism development to submit their applications for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 2 December 2009.

New Research Confirms That Mexico’s Tourism Will Remain Strong Over The Long Term

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:01:50 +0200

WTTC expects Mexico's Travel & Tourism Economy GDP growth to average around 5% per annum over the next decade (2009-19), generating some 2 million direct industry jobs by the end of the period

Mexico Hit Hard in Terms of Tourism Demand Over the Past Three Months | But a Sharp Rebound in Tourism Activity Likely Over the Next Two Years

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:56:30 +0200

As the first country in the world to experience an outbreak of the now widespread A(H1N1) influenza virus, Mexico has been really hard hit in terms of tourism demand over the past three months. Preliminary estimates from the Mexican Government put the impact so far at around US$200-$300 million, but the final toll could well be much greater. More than 2,000 inbound flights were cancelled during the early stages of the crisis.

No Travel Restrictions Recommended despite Pandemic Alert Status

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:15:34 +0200

"The global Travel & Tourism industry welcomes the news that, despite the move to phase 6 pandemic status of the A(H1N1) influenza virus, the UN Secretary-General and the World Health Organization (WHO) have both recommended against restrictions on travel and border closures," Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said yesterday.

Global Travel & Tourism Summit endorses the recommendations of WHO and TERN with regard to the influenza A (H1N1) epidemic

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:04:30 +0200

At a special session of the Global Travel & Tourism Summit, held in Florianópolis, Brazil, from 14-16 May, panellists agreed that, while the epidemic of the influenza virus A (H1N1) - commonly known as 'swine flu' - had so far been relatively mild outside Mexico, its possible return in mutated form in the northern hemisphere winter remains a serious cause for concern.

WTTC: Collaboration Will Aid Recovery

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:13:24 +0200

"The worst virus is not that of swine flu - it's the virus of pessimism," HE Luiz Henrique da Silveira, Governor of the State of Santa Catarina, told assembled delegates at the Closing Session of the 9th Global Travel & Tourism Summit. "And I'm optimistic regarding the capacity of humankind to rise above all these challenges."

Industry leaders to meet in Florianópolis at the 9th WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:42:59 +0200

Transforming Economies and Removing Barriers Towards Global Integration through Travel & Tourism are two of the main themes of the 9th Global Travel and Tourism Summit, which is being organised under the patronage of His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The two-day event will take place in Florianópolis, the capital of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, from 15-16 May.

WTTC Results Show No Time For Rhetoric

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:18:59 +0200

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed the results of its 2009 Economic Impact Research at its annual ITB Berlin press conference in the presence of industry leaders from different sectors of Travel & Tourism - high-level government representatives, and its research partner Oxford Economics. "This year, the task of assessing Travel & Tourism trends and drawing up forecasts has been more challenging than ever because of all the uncertainties," Jean-Claude Baumgarten, WTTC President & CEO, announced at the launch.

WTTC calls for supportive policy framework to ensure the long term sustainability of US travel & Tourism

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:21:13 +0200

President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Jean-Claude Baumgarten, today called on the US Government to work in partnership with the private sector of Travel & Tourism for the long-term sustainability of the industry.

WTTC Releases Climate Change Action Items

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:35:36 +0200

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today issued an official statement setting out the vision and commitment of Travel & Tourism industry leaders to tackle Climate Change. The report entitled 'Leading the Challenge on Climate Change' was launched at Clarence House under the patronage of HRH The Prince of Wales.

Shortlist for 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards announced

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:34:49 +0200

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the 12 finalists for the 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Under WTTC's stewardship since 2003, the prestigious Awards recognise best practices in sustainable tourism in four different categories - Destination Stewardship, Conservation, Community Benefit and Global Tourism Business. A record number of entries were received this year from over 40 countries and six continents.

WTTC announces theme for 2009 Summit

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:09:09 +0200

Members of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) met with the Brazilian Minister of Tourism, Luiz Barretto and President of Embratur, Jeanine Pires, along with high-level representatives of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina and other key business leaders, to unveil the theme of the 9th Global Travel & Tourism Summit: 'Real Partnerships - Energising Economies'.

WTTC Condemns Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:33:47 +0200

The Members of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) are appalled and saddened to learn of the continuing violence in Mumbai following terrorist attacks on India's commercial and financial capital. The attacks, which began late on Wednesday night and come after a wave of bombings in India in recent years, had killed more than 130 people by Friday morning, including at least six foreign tourists.

WTTC Announces Panel of International Experts for 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:27:23 +0200

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the Judges for the 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, WTTC's high-profile sustainable tourism accolade, in association with Travelport and The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation. The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are presented annually to organisations pioneering responsible tourism management and helping to improve the livelihoods of communities in host destinations through sustainable tourism development. The Awards have gained international recognition thanks to a rigorous judging process, including an on-site verification for all finalists.

WTTC President & CEO calls for supportive policy framework to address the challenges of the current downturn for Travel & Tourism

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:39:57 +0200

Baumgarten, today called on governments around the world to work in partnership with the private sector of Travel & Tourism for the long-term sustainability of the industry. "The last few months have been increasingly challenging," Baumgarten told delegates attending the World Travel Market's Global Economic Forum, "not just for Travel & Tourism but for all sectors of the global economy. "What started as a credit crunch in the USA has developed into a major financial and economic crisis that has spread rapidly to all four corners of the globe," he added. "And we clearly haven't seen the end of it yet."

WTTC announces Florianopolis, Brazil, as the venue for its 2009 Global Travel and Tourism Summit

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:47:05 +0200

London, UK - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced its agreement with the Government of Santa Catarina and the Government of Brazil to hold its forthcoming Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Florianópolis (state capital of Santa Catarina) from 15-16 May 2009.

WTTC hosts Human Resources Symposium in Delhi

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:06:38 +0200

Following successful discussions in the conference organised in Shanghai in January, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in association with the WTTC India Initiative, brought together leaders in the field of Human Resources on 4 September 2008 to discuss employment issues facing India in the coming years. The Travel & Tourism industry created over 238 million jobs worldwide in 2008 (WTTC figures), making it one of the world's key industries for employment and career growth. Today, the Travel & Tourism industry is seeking a high number of skilled, quality individuals to fill both managerial and front line customer facing positions.