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WTTC expects a year of zero growth for USA travel and tourism but longer term could be much brighter

Economic Impact

WTTC expects a year of zero growth for USA travel and tourism but longer term could be much brighter

By eTN Staff Writer

The launch of the World Travel Tourism Council's (WTTC's) annual economic impact research on Thursday, March 11 at ITB Berlin confirmed a 5 percent decline in global travel and tourism economy GDP in

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WTTC forecasts subdued growth for 2010

Long Term Prospects Remain Bright

WTTC forecasts subdued growth for 2010

By eTN Staff Writer

Travel and tourism is one of the world’s most important sectors and has been one of the leading growth sectors since the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) first started measuring travel and tour

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Tourism stands in frontline in environmental issues, WTTC president say

Tourism and the Environment

Tourism stands in frontline in environmental issues, WTTC president say

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

LONDON (eTN) – The president and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, Jean Claude Baumgarten, explains for eTurboNews how his organization is involved in the fight against global warming and s

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Travel and tourism industry sets the standard on climate change

Joint Communique From UNWTO And WTTC

Travel and tourism industry sets the standard on climate change

By eTN Staff Writer

Travel and tourism is one of the largest industries in the world providing a strong impetus to global economic development.

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CNBC and National Geographic Channel announce a 5 million dollar partnership with WTTC

Exclusive Broadcast Media Partners

CNBC and National Geographic Channel announce a 5 million dollar partnership with WTTC

By eTN Staff Writer

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced a US$5 million multi-platform global partnership with CNBC, the world’s leading business and financial news channel, and National Geographic

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The travel and tourism industry sets the standard on climate change

Leading The Challenge

The travel and tourism industry sets the standard on climate change

By eTN Staff Writer

Travel and tourism is one of the largest industries in the world, providing a strong impetus to global economic development.

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5th Exceltur Tourism Leadership Forum presented as prime opportunity to debate new keys for tourism's future

Keys To Economic Recovery

5th Exceltur Tourism Leadership Forum presented as prime opportunity to debate new keys for tourism's future

By eTN Staff Writer

Taleb Rifai, secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and Sebastián Escarrer, chairman of Exceltur and vice president of Sol Meliá, presented today in Madrid the fifth edition of

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Tourism for Tomorrow Awards deadline extended

Applications Accepted Until December 14

Tourism for Tomorrow Awards deadline extended

By eTN Staff Writer

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to confirm that the application deadline for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2010 entries, co-sponsored by Travelport and The Leading Travel Compan

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WTTC maintains the longer-term outlook for travel and tourism is still bright

Travel And Tourism Key Growth Engine

WTTC maintains the longer-term outlook for travel and tourism is still bright

By eTN Staff Writer

2009 has seen the worst recession since the 1930s, with global GDP contracting by an estimated 1.3 percent.

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WTTC confirms increasing importance of travel and tourism to Trinidad & Tobago

World Travel & Tourism Council

WTTC confirms increasing importance of travel and tourism to Trinidad & Tobago

By eTN Staff Writer

Travel and tourism is increasingly important to the Caribbean state of Trinidad and Tobago, generating an estimated 10.6 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2009 – TTD14,116.9

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Beijing to host 10th Global Travel & Tourism Summit

World Travel & Tourism Council Announcement

Beijing to host 10th Global Travel & Tourism Summit

By eTN Staff Writer

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced its agreement with the government of China to hold the 2010 Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Beijing from May 25-27.

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Santa Catarina: one of Brazil's and the world's best-kept tourism secrets

Land Of A Thousand Faces

Santa Catarina: one of Brazil's and the world's best-kept tourism secrets

By eTN Staff Writer

After hosting one of the most successful Global Travel & Tourism Summits ever, breaking records in both participation (1,448 delegates) and media coverage (close to 1,700 articles, broadcasts, etc.),

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WTTC announces international judging panel for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Recognizing Best Practice In Sustainable Tourism

WTTC announces international judging panel for 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

By eTN Staff Writer

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced the judges for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, WTTC's highest-profile accolade recognizing best practice in sustainable tourism.

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How sustainable is your business?

Tourism For Tomorrow Awards

How sustainable is your business?

By eTN Staff Writer

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is now inviting tourism companies and organizations from around the world that can demonstrate best practice in sustainable tourism development to submit thei

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New research confirms Mexico's tourism will remain strong over long term

World Travel & Tourism Council Report

New research confirms Mexico's tourism will remain strong over long term

By eTN Staff Writer

As the first country in the world to experience an outbreak of the now widespread A(H1N1) influenza virus, Mexico has been really hard hit in terms of tourism demand over the past three months.

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WTTC’s ninth global summit catapults Brazilian hospitality to the top of travel and tourism chain

Brazilian Tourism, WTTC Summit

WTTC’s ninth global summit catapults Brazilian hospitality to the top of travel and tourism chain

By Nelson Alcantara

Two elements to base the success of the recently concluded 9th Global Travel & Tourism Summit by the World Travel & Tourism Council is the high number of delegates and the magnificent performance by t

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A clear message is needed from the industry to ensure informed travel

Global Travel&Tourism Summit

A clear message is needed from the industry to ensure informed travel

By eTN

London, UK, and Florianópolis, Brazil - At a special session of the Global Travel&Tourism Summit, held in Florianópolis, Brazil, from 14-16 May, panellists agreed that, while the epidemic of the inf

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Swine flu discussion at WTTC summit:  A missed opportunity?

WTTC Summit

Swine flu discussion at WTTC summit: A missed opportunity?

By Nelson Alcantara

Attendees of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s 9th Travel and Tourism Summit looking for some sort of peace of mind from the swine flu threat did not find it during the summit’s plenary discuss

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The Global Travel & Tourism Summit calls for closer collaboration between world's leading public & private sector tourism bodies

High-Level Partnership Is Key To The Recovery

The Global Travel & Tourism Summit calls for closer collaboration between world's leading public & private sector tourism bodies

By eTN

London, UK and Florianópolis, Brazil - "The worst virus is not that of swine flu - it's the virus of pessimism," HE Luiz Henrique da Silveira, Governor of the State of Santa Catarina, told assembled

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WTTC announces the winners of the 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards at the 9th Global Travel & Tourism Summit

New Levels Of Innovation In Sustainable Tourism

WTTC announces the winners of the 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards at the 9th Global Travel & Tourism Summit

By eTN

London, UK, and Florianópolis, Brazil - For the first time ever, the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards were an integral part of the annual Global Travel & Tourism Summit, held this year in Florianópolis,

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