International Cities Remain the Backbone of Global Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh. The report shows…
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WTTC Unveils World-First Global Travel & Tourism Climate Footprint Data
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the climate footprint of the global Travel & Tourism sector. The…
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The Savoy Educational Trust Appoints New Chief Executive
The Savoy Educational Trust has appointed Angela Maher, Co-Founder and Director of FLIGHT (Future Leaders in Global Hospitality & Tourism), its new Chief Executive. Maher…
Read more...Mayor’s Tourism Campaign Provides Multi-Million-Pound Boost To The Capital
A tourism campaign led by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to encourage visitors back to the capital has helped bring in £289m additional spending…
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WTTC Announces Former Prime Minister Theresa May as Keynote Speaker for its Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils Theresa May as a keynote speaker at its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, alongside former UN…
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Mayor’s Tourism Campaign Provides Multi-Million-Pound Boost to the Capital
A tourism campaign led by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to encourage visitors back to the capital has helped bring in £289m additional spending…
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New Study Finds Just One Scenario for Tourism that Meets ‘Net-Zero’ Goal, Given Current Forecasts
With global tourism set to double in size by 2050 from 2019 levels, current strategies that rely solely on carbon offsetting, technological efficiencies and biofuels…
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Scottish Hospitality Sector on ‘Life Support’ say Industry Campaign Leaders
Some of the biggest names in Scottish hospitality have joined forces to help safeguard around 220,000 jobs as the industry faces its third and toughest winter since…
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Innovation Grants Launched to Support Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
Hospitality, tourism and food and drink businesses in parts of the North East region will now be able to bid for grants of up to…
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Profit Warnings Issued by Travel & Leisure Companies in 2022 Already Double 2021’s Total
Profit warnings issued by FTSE Travel and Leisure companies more than doubled in the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the same period last…
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WTTC Publishes Report on How Travel & Tourism can Reverse Nature Loss
A new report published today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature.
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Welsh Government Launches Public Consultation on ‘Tourism Tax’ Plans
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on proposals to give local authorities the powers to introduce a visitor levy.
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Surge in Hospitality Insolvencies as Energy Costs Rise
The has been a surge in the number of UK insolvencies over the past year, as the current cost of living crisis shows no signs…
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Deadline Extended for Tourism Awards Entries
As the nation mourns the sad passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II organisers of the regional tourism awards have extended the deadline for entries….
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Oxford is Crowned the UK’s Number One Staycation Hotspot
A new study has revealed the UK’s top staycation spots for a weekend getaway. The research, conducted by travel insurance experts Forbes Advisor, scored UK…
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