Indigenous tourism drives economic growth: The World Travel & Tourism Council finds
Indigenous tourism is projected to contribute US$67 billion ($AU100 billion) to the global economy by 2034, a landmark W...
Perth’s Matagarup Zip+Climb becomes world’s first member of WTTC’s ‘Together in Travel’ for SMEs
Perth’s Matagarup Zip+Climb co-founder Ryan Mossny has been named the world’s first member of the World Trav...
WTTC reveals pandemic’s heavy toll on woman and youth in travel and tourism jobs
A stark reminder that not all people are hit equally when things go wrong in travel.
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry to headline WTTC Global Summit in Perth
He's been everywhere man. Maybe not Dubbo, but pretty much everywhere else.
World Travel & Tourism Council announces powerhouse lineup for 24th global summit in Perth
Expect the quokkas of Rottnest Island to hang up an Out of Office sign to attend this shindig in October.
Crikey! Celebrity’s Robert Irwin confirmed as speaker for World Travel & Tourism Council
Fake photos of poor Rob getting arrested may be all over the web right now but we assure you this story is true.
Travel’s climate footprint lower than expected, says WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed new data detailing the climate footprint of the sector, with so...
Bali had 6.3 million tourists in 2019, in the first 9 months of 2021 it had 43
With tourism rates in Bali so low, we imagine that even Schapelle Corby would be gladly welcomed back.
Bunnik Tours announces return to international touring program with new campaign
The tour operator’s joint CEOs, Dennis and Sacha Bunnik, are even planning to tag along on some of the trips. It’s a...
APAC travel and tourism sector recovering “much faster” than other regions, says WTTC
Looking forward to a few knock-off drinks this arvo? Well, they’re sure to taste all the more deserving on the back of...
WTTC report reveals tourism suffered loss of almost $5.9 trillion in 2020 due to COVID-19
This report confirms what we already know (tourism had a very bad year in 2020), but it also reveals how quickly the ind...
WTTC urges governments to abandon concept of ‘high-risk countries’
WTTC chief Gloria Guevara has taken to the soapbox once again to try and change the minds of governments on risk assessm...
Unvaccinated travellers should not be discriminated against, says WTTC chief
Gloria Guevara has seemingly gone after Qantas in her latest statement. However, that's not to say it's particularly nas...
ATIC’s COVID Clean Program gets global tick of approval
It turns out that Simon Westaway and his team at the ATIC were right on the money with its COVID-safe program.
Destination Wrap: Sydneysiders encouraged to take a ‘Playcay’, South Korea specialist program + MORE
This week’s Destination Wrap is loaded with domestic updates, topped off with a smattering of international news.
WTTC releases ‘Safe Travels’ protocols for adventure travel
With the sector expected to see an increase in popularity as travellers seek more unique experiences post-COVID-19, adve...
WTTC urges strong leadership from ScoMo to save tourism sector
Australia’s Prime Minister has a lot more on his plate right now after this heaped spoonful from the WTTC.
CATO granted access to utilise ‘Safe Travels’ protocols
Unsure what this good news means for you as a CATO member? All is explained here for you, thanks to Travel Weekly's copy...