U.S. CBP and WTTC join forces to increase security and transform traveller experience
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the leaders of the global Travel & Tourism private sector, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have begun working together […]
WTTC to coordinate world’s first round-trip pilot of seamless biometric technology
Passengers will be able to move more efficiently, faster and securely through every part of the travel experience after the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the body which represents […]
Emirates set to unveil world’s first integrated ‘biometric path’
Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” that will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International […]
Sustainability Set to Shape New Standard of Tourism Statistics
The World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) initiative Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) received a boost last week when its working group met in Madrid (24-25 October). After successful pilot studies […]
Erdogan opens new ‘Istanbul Airport’, Turkey’s biggest
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan drives an airport golf cart with his wife Emine Erdogan and officials during the official opening ceremony of Istanbul’s new airport in Istanbul, Turkey, October 29, […]
Asia is the Driving Force for Inbound and Outbound Halal Tourism
The Muslim travel sector will contribute $183 billion to global GDP by 2020, reveals new research at this year’s WTM London, the event where ideas arrive. In 2017, this figure […]
The 12th UNWTO/PATA Forum Looks Into the Future of Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the People’s Government of Guilin, China held the 12th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook on 25-27 […]
Hilton Debuts New Hostel-Inspired Brand, Motto
Hilton’s newest brand, its 16th overall, following the addition of LXR, is an urban microhotel concept called Motto by Hilton. And while it might not be marketed as a “hostel […]
WTM London Events Programme Reflects Influence of Online Content Creation
Brands and destinations which want to work with digital influencers will have access to insights and inspiration at the many dedicated sessions at this year’s WTM London, the event where […]