U.S. Travel Industry Eyes Economic Boost as Visa Wait Time Reporting Gets Major Update
The U.S. Department of State has introduced significant changes to how it reports visa wait time data—a critical factor for the inbound travel industry.
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WTTC Leaders Unveil Report Forecasting $112 Billion Boost for Oceania's Travel & Tourism Sector by 2034
Perth, Australia – During a press conference at the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) 24th Global Summit, Virginia Messina, Senior Vice President of WTTC, and Nejc Jus, WTTC's Director of Resear
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U.S. Leads Global Travel & Tourism Recovery According to WTTC 2024 Report
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released its highly anticipated 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report, affirming the United States' dominant position as the world's foremost Travel & Tourism mar
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Vietnam’s Travel & Tourism Set for a Record 2024
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said; "Vietnam's impressive Travel & Tourism recovery showcases the sector's resilience and potential, driving economic growth and creating millions of jobs across the country.
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WTTC: The travel and tourism sector will contribute 264 billion dollars to Mexico's economy in 2024
Julia Simpson, President and CEO of the WTTC, presented the results of the Economic Impact Research (EIR) 2024 during her working visit to Mexico and estimated that it will be a record year for travel and tourism in the country.
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Saudi Arabia's Travel & Tourism Sector Shatters Records in 2023, Eyes Greater Milestones Ahead
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed an unprecedented year for Saudi Arabia's Travel & Tourism sector, marked by record-breaking contributions to GDP
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U.S. Travel & Tourism Sector Breaks Records Despite Slow Return of International Spend
Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC, underscored the sector's monumental impact, employing 18 million Americans and fortifying the economy by nearly $2.4 trillion. She emphasized the need for government support to address visa processing, border queues, and staffing issues, crucial ahead of major events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics.
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The WTTC states that the travel and tourism industry expects to contribute over 11 trillion dollars to the global GDP in 2024
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.
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