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Julia Simpson
Julia Simpson leads the World Travel & Tourism Council, the body that puts a GDP figure on global travel. Her statements frame how governments read the sector — from visa policy to sustainability targets. This tag follows her interventions, WTTC research launches and the policy debates they trigger.
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DestinationCanada’s travel & tourism sector to reach record levels in 2025 but risks are emerging
Canada’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to contribute almost $183BN to the economy in 2025, setting a new record and continuing the country’s impressive growth streak, according to new data...
DestinationPeru's tourism sector could reach a new all-time high by 2025
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that this year the tourism sector in Peru will reach a new historical high, contributing more than $23 billion to the country's economy,...
DestinationItaly set to break tourism records
Travel & Tourism in Italy is poised for a record-breaking year, with international visitor spending forecast to hit an all-time high of €60.4BN in 2025, according to new data from the World Travel...
DestinationGermany’s travel & tourism sector to break all-time records in 2025
Germany is set to make Travel & Tourism history in 2025, with every major performance indicator set to reach new heights, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
LifestyleWTTC calls for smarter tourism management as destinations face pressure
As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched a new report calling for a more balanced approach to managing tourism in...
DestinationRome to welcome the world for WTTC’s 25th global summit
Global tourism leaders, government ministers, and Italian icons to unite in the Eternal City this September.
DestinationAustralia’s travel & tourism sector set to reach record $315bn in 2025
Australia’s Travel & Tourism sector is set for another record-breaking year in 2025, set to inject $314.4BN into the national economy, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism...
DestinationTravel & tourism in Poland set to surpass economic records
Poland’s Travel & Tourism sector is on track for a milestone year, with 2025 projections showing a return to pre-pandemic strength in GDP contribution and domestic visitor spending, according to...
DestinationFrance set to maintain unmatched 2024 growth in travel & tourism
France’s Travel & Tourism sector reached new historic heights in 2024 and is on track to exceed this exceptional performance throughout 2025, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism...
DestinationTravel & tourism in Egypt reaches historic milestones
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed record-breaking data for Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector, with 2024 marking the highest-ever contribution to the national economy, and 2025...
DestinationPhilippines' travel & tourism sector set to inject a record
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that the Philippines’ Travel & Tourism sector is on course to build on its record-breaking performance from last year, with new forecasts...
DestinationIndia's international visitor spend soars to record highs
Latest data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that international visitor spend in India reached a record ₹3.1TN in 2024, 9% above the previous peak of 2019.
DestinationAzerbaijan’s travel & tourism sector set for strong growth in 2025
WTTC projects ₼10.3BN contribution to economy and 472,000 jobs supported this year.
DestinationSpain's tourism sector could exceed €260 billion by 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts that by 2025 the travel and tourism sector in Spain could reach a new all-time high, with an estimated contribution of €260.5 billion to GDP,...
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WTTC unveils first wave of heavyweight speakers
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Canada’s travel & tourism sector to reach record levels in 2025 but risks are emerging
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Peru's tourism sector could reach a new all-time high by 2025
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Italy set to break tourism records
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Germany’s travel & tourism sector to break all-time records in 2025
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WTTC calls for smarter tourism management as destinations face pressure
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Rome to welcome the world for WTTC’s 25th global summit
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Australia’s travel & tourism sector set to reach record $315bn in 2025
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Travel & tourism in Poland set to surpass economic records
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France set to maintain unmatched 2024 growth in travel & tourism
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Travel & tourism in Egypt reaches historic milestones
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Philippines' travel & tourism sector set to inject a record
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India's international visitor spend soars to record highs
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Azerbaijan’s travel & tourism sector set for strong growth in 2025
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