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Entries for the LATA Responsible Tourism Awards need to be submitted by 10 May. Here are some tips for writing your winning entry. Don't forget, all the Gold Winners are automatically entered into the Sabre Global Responsible Tourism Awards, which are announced in November. Good luck 💚CHOSE YOUR CRITERIA CAREFULLY💚 Make sure you check the criteria for each category carefully before entering and chose the ones that really suit your business best. You can read our examples on the LATA website, where we've compiled the winning entries from the Africa Responsible Tourism Awards.   💚FOLLOW THE SUGGESTED INCLUSIONS💚 In each category there are suggestions for what to include in your entry. Give as much detail as you can, as well as anything else that's not on the list. The judges will be looking for as many examples as possible. 💚WHY, WHAT AND HOW💚 The judges want to know WHY you chose to do something, WHAT was the impact and HOW it was funded. Supporting documents can be shared but ensure they are relevant to the category and application.   💚KEEP TO THE WORD COUNT💚 You don't need to use the full word limit but it's there as a guideline. If you are a long way under it, we suggest giving some more detail to support the application https://lnkd.in/emsMbBTb #responsibletourism #travelawards #sustainabletourism Harold Goodwin

Travel & Tourism set to Break All Records in 2024, reveals WTTC: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion. According to the global tourism body’s 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism will contribute an additional $770BN over its previous […] http://dlvr.it/T57lng

ICYMI: Travel & Tourism set to Break All Records in 2024, reveals WTTC: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion. According to the global tourism body’s 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism will contribute an additional $770BN over its previous […] http://dlvr.it/T59chX

The outlook for growth is positive for Australia’s local tourism, travel, and hospitality industry. Domestic tourism spend is forecast to continue growing between now and 2028, with international arrivals to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2025. Having spent the past few years recovering from the impact of the pandemic, it’s a great sign to see the industry bouncing back! You can keep up with all the latest figures via the Tourism Research Australia website. #TTA #tourism #travel #hospitality #tourismtrainingaustralia #pandemic #2025 #domestic #growth #local

It’s projected to be a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024 🌎✈️ The sector’s global economic contribution looks to reach $11.1 trillion this year, an all-time high, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. That’s an additional $770BN over its previous record! You can read more details here: https://lnkd.in/gV-NhGSM. Are you planning to travel soon? Which countries are on your list? 📍

The heightened enthusiasm for travel is translating into tangible revenue increases for the industry. A report from 2023 by U.N. Tourism found that the international tourism sector was on track to recover nearly 90% of pre-pandemic tourism rates by the end of the year. Data shows that after COVID-19 lockdowns, the global luxury travel market is going to grow each year at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%, reaching a $2.7 trillion valuation by 2032. However, it’s not all smooth sailing for consumers who want to travel and help the industry grow. Read more at powermktg.com/insights!

Portugal is set for a historic year, in terms of tourism revenue, the World Travel & Tourism Council(WTTC) has predicted. The WTTC expects inbound tourism to contribute more than €54bn to Portugal’s economy this year. This would represent 20% of the country’s total economy and be up by over 24% on pre-Covid 2019 levels. Read more on ittn.ie https://lnkd.in/eCz-EjRA #ittnswitchedon

🌞✈️ Vacationing in style! 😄 Our latest publication in "Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal" by Institut za turizam, takes a fresh look at how countries rank in terms of their travel and tourism development. The WEF's TTDI has been a benchmark, but it overlooks the significance of individual criteria. By employing a hybrid multi-criteria analysis with MARCOS and MEREC methods, we discovered a new ranking order. Spain shines at the top, reflecting its outstanding travel and tourism conditions. The full paper is available at: https://lnkd.in/dXcgbdGv Here’s to more groundbreaking discoveries, even when we’re off enjoying some well-deserved R&R! 🌴📚 #Tourism #Research #TourismDevelopment #Travel #TourismIndustry #AcademicResearch

Travel & Tourism Development Index INDIA 54th, ranking by the World Economic Forums The World Economic Forum's (WEF) Travel & Tourism Development Index which comprises 117 countries, has been released. Japan, the United States, Spain, France and Germany are at the top of the list. India ranked 54th in the travel and tourism development index in 2021. The ranking and scoring was based on the industry's enabling environment, policies, infrastructure, demand drivers, and sustainability. For India, this was a significant drop from 34 in 2019, even though it was a leading country within south Asia. https://lnkd.in/gYPU5Kz3

The World’s Best Countries for Tourism: US Tops 2024 Rankings The United States has been named the world's best country for travel and tourism in 2024 by the World Economic Forum. This prestigious ranking takes into account a wide array of criteria, including infrastructure, natural resources, sustainability efforts, labor availability, and competitive pricing—an essential factor highlighted by the WEF. Europe dominates the top rankings, with six out of the top 10 countries located on the continent. Leading the pack is Spain, recognized for its robust intraregional travel flows a... https://lnkd.in/dweiCxuE #Tourism #US >>>Read full article by clicking the link below...