Europe's New Border System: "Risk of Losing 41 Million Tourists"
The World Travel and Tourism Council warns that long lines at border crossings under the new EES system could cost tourists $45.4 billion in lost spending
The World Travel and Tourism Council warns that long lines at border crossings under the new EES system could cost tourists $45.4 billion in lost spending
WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?
The WTTC highlights strong and sustained growth in Middle East Travel & Tourism, with the sector expanding 5.3% in 2025, ahead of the global rate of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s economic importance. Which country is in the lead?
The Travel & Tourism sector in the Middle East is losing apprixmately $600 million a day, says the WTTC. "Clear communication, strong coordination between the public and private sectors, and measures that reinforce safety and stability", a must
Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, cuts aviation emissions by up to 80% while working seamlessly with existing aircraft and airport systems. WTTC President and CEO: "Sustainable fuel is the single biggest game-changer for Travel & Tourism, but right now, supply falls dangerously short of demand"
Global Council Calls for Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The small city-state has become the most popular tourism destination in Southeast Asia, with the industry contributing more than $66 billion to the country's economy last year. The number of tourists this year is expected to surge by nearly 10% compared to 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic
The World Travel and Tourism Council warns that long lines at border crossings under the new EES system could cost tourists $45.4 billion in lost spending
WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?
The WTTC highlights strong and sustained growth in Middle East Travel & Tourism, with the sector expanding 5.3% in 2025, ahead of the global rate of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s economic importance. Which country is in the lead?
The Travel & Tourism sector in the Middle East is losing apprixmately $600 million a day, says the WTTC. "Clear communication, strong coordination between the public and private sectors, and measures that reinforce safety and stability", a must
Global Council Calls for Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel