World Travel and Tourism Council

London, United Kingdom

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is a trade association that represents the global travel and tourism sectors. Its mission is to promote sustainable growth and development in the industry and to provide a platform for the private sector to collaborate with governments to foster growth, create jobs, and increase economic benefits.

CCI Score

44.54

-0.15% May 31

Latest Event

WTTC Report Highlights Economic Impact of Restrictive Border Policies

The World Travel and Tourism Council's latest Economic Impact Research projects a 22.5% decline in U.S. international tourism revenue, attributing a loss of up to $12.5 billion to travel-deterring policies from the Trump administration.

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Latest Events

MAY

13

2025

WTTC Report Highlights Economic Impact of Restrictive Border Policies
40.00

The World Travel and Tourism Council's latest Economic Impact Research projects a 22.5% decline in U.S. international tourism revenue, attributing a loss of up to $12.5 billion to travel-deterring policies from the Trump administration.
APR

22

2025

WTTC Criticizes UK Government Policies Hampering Tourism
39.57

In a report released in April 2025, WTTC President Julia Simpson critiqued UK government policies for creating barriers to travel, including electronic travel authorisations, reduced marketing budgets, and increased taxes, which she claimed were 'sabotaging' the tourism industry. The report highlighted a drop in international visitor spending post-pandemic and urged the Prime Minister to take a more proactive role in revitalizing the UK tourism sector.
+40

Executive Political Engagement

May 13

WTTC's President, with her background as an adviser to former PM Tony Blair, publicly criticized the UK government's restrictive policies and fiscal decisions that have harmed the tourism industry. This strong executive political engagement in calling for a change in leadership approach reflects an anti-authoritarian stance that seeks to protect a vital economic sector and support fair treatment for businesses and workers in tourism.

Government accused of ‘sabotaging’ UK tourism industry
JUL

30

2023

WTTC Launches Anti-Human Trafficking Report
66.55

The WTTC released a comprehensive report outlining an action framework for the travel and tourism sector to combat human trafficking. The report emphasizes awareness, education, advocacy, and support as key pillars, and it marks a collaborative effort among stakeholders to protect vulnerable workers and communities.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 13

WTTC's initiative to produce an actionable report to address human trafficking demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting vulnerable groups and improving human rights conditions in the travel and tourism industry. This proactive step aligns with progressive labor practices and ethical responsibility, and it contributes positively by advocating structural changes to combat exploitation.

WTTC report signals how Travel & Tourism can help eradicate human trafficking
JAN

01

2023

WTTC Launches Human Trafficking Taskforce
58.55

WTTC has launched a Human Trafficking Taskforce at the Global Summit in Seville, Spain to develop an action framework aimed at combating human trafficking through initiatives such as raising awareness, education, advocacy, and training across the travel and tourism sector.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

May 13

The initiative demonstrates WTTC's commitment to public engagement in addressing human trafficking, a significant human rights issue. By forming a taskforce and launching an action framework at a global summit, WTTC is taking a proactive and public stance against practices that can facilitate authoritarian exploitation of vulnerable populations.

Preventing Human Trafficking
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 13

By establishing a taskforce to combat human trafficking, WTTC is demonstrating ethical responsibility and a commitment to protecting vulnerable workers and marginalized communities. This initiative supports robust human rights practices and counters oppressive, authoritarian systems that exploit labor.

Preventing Human Trafficking
MAR

24

2015

WTTC Calls for Progressive UK Tourism Policy Reforms
18.04

WTTC President David Scowsill urged the UK government on 24 March 2015 to implement key reforms including easing visa applications for high-spending Chinese travellers, reforming the high Air Passenger Duty, and expanding airport capacity in the South East. The statement emphasized the importance of these measures to safeguard job creation and economic growth in UK tourism, warning of potential long-term negative impacts if action is not taken.
+50

Executive Political Engagement

May 13

WTTC’s CEO, David Scowsill, made a public call for government reforms that would facilitate job creation and support the tourism sector. This engagement demonstrates proactive, progressive political behavior aimed at strengthening worker protections and economic growth, aligning with anti-fascist and pro-worker principles.

Government must act to secure the future of the UK tourism industry, says WTTC