The country’s tourism industry is projected to generate an all-time high of P5.9 trillion this year as the Department of Tourism (DOT) accelerates infrastructure development to improve connectivity and promote culture-driven travel. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco on Wednesday, Jun. 11,...
Most consumers, 69 percent, actively seek sustainable travel options, according to the latest report of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte. “Demand for travel is now stronger than ever” said WTTC President and CEO Julia Simpson However,...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday, April 26 welcomed the positive forecasts for the Philippine tourism industry by the latest economic impact report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), and said that the Filipino tourism workforce should be ready to address the resurgence of the...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a major new report at its Global Summit in Manila today, to help the sector’s stakeholders understand how cyber resilience is shaping the Travel & Tourism sector and plan for a safer and more robust future. The report, ‘Codes to...
New report from WTTC and JLL outlines global cities’ preparedness for sustainable travel and tourism growth The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and JLL, a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, have released a new major report,...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat lauded the Philippines’ hosting of the 21st World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit which culminated on Friday, April 22. World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit 2022 (Courtesy of Department of Tourism Facebook...
Tourism chief sees ‘revenge travel’ manifesting across all markets of the Philippine tourism industry A GLIMPSE OF PARADISE El Nido, Palawan (File photo) The annual tourism revenue in 2020 was no doubt higher than the receipts generated the following year since tourists were still able to enter...
sl_153000778 Travel and tourism in Asia Pacific is recovering ahead of many regions in the world, with a year on year growth of more than 36 percent, versus global average of 30.7 percent, according to the latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC also revealed that...
The Philippines is set to host the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit next year, a move that is expected to spur the tourism industry’s recovery not only in the country but also around the world. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat during the opening ceremony of the 2021...
The world-famous Boracay Island--the crown jewel of Phlippine tourism--has been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp for its adoption of globally recognized health and safety guidelines during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Kids swim in the famous...
The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the Philippine’s Travel & Tourism sector last year wiped out $37 billion from the nation’s economy and caused two million to lose their jobs. WTTC_Official_Logo This was the finding the World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report...
