World Travel & Tourism Council

🌏 This week we join leaders at COP29 as we navigate the intersection between climate change and tourism. It's a historic day for our sector as Azerbaijan hosted the first-ever tourism day focusing on climate change. We're delighted to share an update to our Net Zero Roadmap with our partners Accenture & Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), as well as unveiling our pioneering study on decarbonising costal tourism with Iberostar Group & Oxford Economics. 🗺 Explore our Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism update 👉 https://bit.ly/3OeLzXh 🌊 Explore our Decarbonising Costal Tourism key findings 👉 https://bit.ly/3Oj2OqE #COP29 #TravelAndTourism #NetZero #WTTC

🌊 We're calling for urgent climate investment in costal and marine tourism to protect it from escalating climate risks at Oceans Action day at COP29. 🏝 Our forecasts shows that US$65 billion is needed annually to shield costal and marine tourism from the climate crisis. 🐋 Our soon to be released report in partnership with Iberostar Group and Oxford Economics, 'Climate and Ocean: Quantifying Coastal and Marine Tourism and Protecting Destinations' underscores the dual need for climate action and resilience building. Explore the key findings 👉 https://bit.ly/3Oj2OqE #WTTC #TravelAndTourism #COP29 #CoastalTourism

We are delighted to share an update to our Net Zero Roadmap at #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan during the first ever Tourism Day within COP. 🇦🇿 🌏 The report reveals, 53% of the 250 leading Travel & Tourism businesses analysed have now set climate targets, a significant increase from 42% in 2021, when the first Net Zero Roadmap was created. 🏞 Developed in collaboration with Accenture, endorsed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and supported by the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, this second edition of the roadmap underscores the urgency of climate action as the sector works towards net zero by 2050. Explore the report 👉 https://bit.ly/3OeLzXh #COP29 #NetZero #TravelAndTourism #WTTC

🌎 Today at COP29 Azerbaijan, we launched the second edition of our groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism. 📈 The report reveals the number of global Travel & Tourism businesses setting climate targets has surged by 27% in the past three years, with more than half now actively committed to emissions reduction. Developed in collaboration with Accenture, endorsed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and supported by the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan , this second edition of the roadmap underscores the urgency of climate action as the sector works towards net zero by 2050. 🗞 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2Yx63aB ⬇️ Download the report 👉 https://lnkd.in/eT_bcAAw #TravelAndTourism #COP29 #WTTC #NetZero

📍🌏 Many Oceanic nations face a shortage of people willing or able to adequately fill Travel & Tourism roles. 👨💼 Developing Oceanic nations, facing the emigration of their workforce, can retain local talent by implementing policies that address sector-specific skill shortages and promote the development of high-value Travel & Tourism skills. 🇻🇺 In Vanuatu, the government recognised the importance of a suitably skilled tourism workforce by publishing the Vanuatu Tourism Human Resource Development Strategy (2021-2030), aimed to bridge capability gaps and enhance competence across all sizes of business. Explore the opportunities for Travel & Tourism in Oceania 👉 https://bit.ly/3Nk8lgg #TravelAndTourism #WTTC #Oceania

🌎🧍It's more than the places we visit, it's the people we meet. So, how can we support the visitor, and the visited? 🏟 🍽 From the power of MICE tourism to the role of gastronomy tourism, leaders from Tripadvisor, Global Rescue, Google, Ant International, Business Events Perth, Department of Tourism Philippines, Voyager Estate, Dale Tilbrook Experiences & Miles Partnership explored this and a whole lot more at #GSPerth Hear what leaders had to say 👉 https://bit.ly/3BQEWHQ #TravelAndTourism #WTTC

🌅 Sharing stories is a commitment Indigenous people have to creating an enduring legacy for future generations. Now, through New Zealand’s Tiaki Promise, the people of New Zealand are inviting visitors to share in this traditional concept. 🇳🇿 This world-leading example asks travellers to commit to the principles of this promise while visiting. The promise reminds visitors that everyone who steps foot on New Zealand has a responsibility to care for it – it is a commitment everyone makes for now and for future generations. Explore more in our Supporting Global Indigenous Tourism report 👉 https://bit.ly/4dvvN4I #IndigenousTourism #NewZealand #TiakiPromise #WTTC

🛫 WTTC is embarking on a new mission to unite and empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Travel & Tourism sector. 🤝🌎 'Together in Travel' is a WTTC network exclusively for SMEs, offering them access to the latest industry insights and enabling them to contribute to the broader industry narrative. 📍This platform provides SMEs with opportunities to glean valuable insights from key players in the Travel & Tourism industry as well as benefit from WTTC’s influential advocacy. Register now for Together in Travel 👉 https://bit.ly/4egTSg0 #TogetherInTravel #WTTC #TravelAndTourism

It was an honour to take part at the inaugural G7 meeting for Travel & Tourism in Florance hosted by Minister of Tourism of Italy, Daniela Santanchè. 🇮🇹 An impactful dialogue took place among industry leaders as we explored the challenges, opportunities, and potential of AI and sustainability in our sector. The focus was creating innovative products for tomorrow's consumers, harnessing technology responsibly, and the crucial role of regulators and governments in facilitating our goals. #G7 #TravelandTourism #Sustainability #AI #WTTC | Ministero del Turismo

"We're going to be able to travel from anywhere to everywhere without ever needing to show a physical travel document" - Jeremy Springall, Senior Vice President, SITA at Borders 🛫🛂 According to SITA, over 75% of travellers say they would feel comfortable using a Digital Travel Credential as part of their travel experience. 🌎 We caught up with Jeremy Springall, Senior Vice President, SITA at Borders to hear his insights into the future of travel. 🧑💻 Interested in learning how AI is impacting the way we travel? Dive into our series of reports with Microsoft 👉 https://bit.ly/4hHhwFa #TravelAndTourism #SITA #WTTC #SeamlessTravel