The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the appointment of Maribel Rodríguez Gamero as its new Executive Vice President of Destinations, marking her return to the organization at a key moment f
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO, Julia Simpson, has been named one of the 10 Women Shaping Leadership in Travel and Aviation by Travel Tomorrow.
The U.S. Travel Association has expressed strong support for the nomination of Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Julia Simpson, WTTC President and CEO, emphasized: “Climate action in our sector has never been more urgent. Climate change is a reality, and we must act ambitiously and swiftly to protect the future of tourism and the livelihoods of millions.”
France is anticipated to uphold its status as the world's top destination for international visitors in the first half of 2024, as per a joint study by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)
Given travel's slow economic recovery, and in light of the improved public health metrics in the US and medical advancements to prevent the worst outcomes of COVID-19, the Biden administration should now take steps to normalize travel conditions, which include repealing both the pre- departure testing requirement for vaccinated inbound air travelers and the federal mask mandate for public transportation, among other key policies.
