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Articles tagged “wttc”

Tourism

WTTC Says Trump Should Make Tourism Job Growth a Priority

U.S. tourism job growth is already projected to be smaller than the rest of the world without the full impact of some of the Trump administration's policies. The travel industry is asking for a seat at the table to convince Washington why that means bad news.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

WTTC Says Trump Should Make Tourism Job Growth a Priority

Tourism

Video: WTTC Chairman on Why a Global Trusted Traveler Program is a Smart Idea

Having a global, visa-free block of countries might sound idealistic. But many countries have made progress with liberalizing their visa systems in recent years and a worldwide trusted traveler program isn't out of the question in the future.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

Video: WTTC Chairman on Why a Global Trusted Traveler Program is a Smart Idea

Tourism

Southeast Asia Wants to Copy Europe’s Visa-Free Travel

Southeast Asian countries have a grand vision for visa-free travel, massive infrastructure projects and more airline competition to grow route networks. However, too much bureaucracy and political unrest stand in the way for this to become a reality in the near-term.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

Southeast Asia Wants to Copy Europe’s Visa-Free Travel

Business Travel

WTTC Report: The New Fundamentals of Luxury Are the Old Fundamentals of Luxury

All these points are quite basic, but in the chase for bling, brands often forget that they're the building blocks of luxury.

Laura Powell, Skift | 7 years ago

WTTC Report: The New Fundamentals of Luxury Are the Old Fundamentals of Luxury

Overtourism

Travel Industry Leaders Say Overtourism Caused by Lack of Planning

In many destinations, tourism profits are "found" money with no strings attached. That's great for short-term gains, and so very terrible for long-term thinking.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

Travel Industry Leaders Say Overtourism Caused by Lack of Planning

Business Travel

Emerging Markets Will Drive Business Travel Growth Over Next Decade

While emerging economies in Asia and Africa will see the greatest business travel increase over the next decade, according to WTTC forecasts, the U.S. and China will remain the largest global business travel markets.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Emerging Markets Will Drive Business Travel Growth Over Next Decade

Hotels

Marriott CEO: Travel Industry Must Respond to Growing Political Isolationism

For an industry that's historically averse to conflict, Sorenson's advice may be hard to put into action. But the industry will be complacent at its own peril.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

Marriott CEO: Travel Industry Must Respond to Growing Political Isolationism

Tourism

5 Charts Showing How Chinese Travelers Have Boosted Asia-Pacific Tourism

China's neighbors stand to benefit most from hundreds of millions of Chinese tourists. But as the past few months have shown, Chinese demand can shift rapidly and drastically impact local tourism economies in the process.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

Tourism

U.S. Tourists Headed Abroad Are a Bright Spot for International Travel

Many U.S. destinations will have a harder time this year convincing international travelers that they're affordable and welcoming. But for U.S. travelers, much of the world is their oyster thanks to a continued strong dollar.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

U.S. Tourists Headed Abroad Are a Bright Spot for International Travel

Hotels

Hotel Chains Have Remained Mostly Silent in Trump Travel Ban Furor

Hoteliers, for the most part, seem to have taken a vow of silence when it comes to commenting individually on Trump's controversial travel ban. But as more Americans and people around the world voice their concerns over this new policy, we wonder if hotels will begin to change their minds.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 7 years ago

Hotel Chains Have Remained Mostly Silent in Trump Travel Ban Furor