According to WTTC data, women in tourism comprise a significant portion of the sector's workforce, accounting for nearly 40% of the total employment. his marks a substantial increase from 2010 to 2019.
New report designed to tackle the sector's unique sustainability challenges
During her speech to distinguished guests at the opening ceremony of ITB Berlin, Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: Last year, right here on this stage, I said travel is back. Now, just 12 months later, it's not just back, it's booming.
This landmark accomplishment, marked by the arrival of over 27 million international tourists and over 79 million domestic tourists, reflects not only Saudi Arabia's effective strategy for economic diversification but also its steadfast commitment to promoting sustainable tourism development.
The Call to Action from the global tourism body highlights three key areas of focus to modernise and enhance the sector which would see it reach its potential of a €1.9TN contribution to the European Union’s economy by 2033.
The report highlights AI's capabilities extend to predicting future demand patterns, efficiently allocating resources, and providing valuable insights for governments and Travel & Tourism stakeholders.
The partnership aims to support common core principles in hotel sustainability, driving accommodation towards sustainable alignment
New data shows arrivals on brink of sector high - Seat capacity to surpass pre-pandemic levels
New Research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), Initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, Reveals That the Global Travel & Tourism Sector is Delivering Soaring Employment Opportunities to Women and Young People Around the World.
The Hotel Sustainability Basics is an independent global sustainability verification pro-gramme, overseen by internationally recognised verifiers, Green Key and SGS.