U.S. Projects 91 Million Visitors per Year by 2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced an accelerated timeline for its ambitious tourism goals.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced an accelerated timeline for its ambitious tourism goals.
"These figures highlight the incredible progress we have achieved in the last year," said Rich Gamble, interim president and CEO of Choose Chicago.
The WTTC foresees a promising future for tourism in Spain, with significant growth in GDP and job creation, as well as an increase in spending by international and domestic visitors.
The figure represents a 7.5% increase compared to the peak levels of 2019. Currently, the global tourism sector generates almost 348 million jobs worldwide.
Julia Simpson, President and CEO of WTTC, stated: "Latin America's commitment to travel and tourism is not only reflected in positive data but also in the efforts of the public and private sectors to drive sector growth."
Guevara Manzo emphasized that the Middle East is undergoing significant changes in the travel and tourism industry, and Saudi Arabia has stood out for its vision, leadership, and resources in this transformation. She emphasized the Vision 2030, an ambitious initiative led by His Royal Highness Mohammed Bin Salman, which aims to take the Saudi nation to the next level.
Brand USA Chairman and CEO Chris Thompson highlighted the progress made since the US reopened borders to vaccinated travelers and provided new details on Brand USA's recovery framework, which was recently submitted to Congress.