The 22nd World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,28 November - 1 December 2022.
The WTTC's annual Global Summit gathers government representatives and industry leaders to discuss the sector's recovery efforts and how to build a safe and sustainable future.
The event includes panel discussions, keynotes and an awards ceremony to celebrate this year's success stories.
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Global travel summit wraps up in Saudi Arabia with star guest Edward Norton
The World Travel and Tourism Council has concluded in Saudi Arabia, with speakers from the CEO of Hilton Hotels & Resorts to former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discussing issues from supply and demand to sustainability and the rising cost of travel. American actor Edward Norton made a guest appearance. He spoke to Euronews exclusively about trying to make...
Exclusive interview with Edward Norton
Hollywood actor Edward Norton has filmed movies all over the world, but he’s one high-flyer you won’t catch on a private jet. Speaking at the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit (WTTC) on Tuesday, Norton called for more action on climate change and spoke about the battle facing the next generation. “Making films is storytelling...
The future of travel: Carbon-zero cruises, rebuilding Ukraine and sightseeing in the metaverse
As the world reopens after COVID, more of us are jetting off to far-flung destinations. And, as global floods, forest fires and droughts intensify as a result of climate change, sustainable travel is finally going mainstream. According to new data from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), eco-conscious efforts by the industry are paying of. The findings reveal...
Travel leaders descend on Saudi as it plans to be at the top of tourists' bucket lists
With its stunning heritage sites, €306 billion futuristic mega-city, and Arabian hospitality, Saudi has emerged as one of the world’s most pioneering tourism destinations - and this week, the nation is being put on the world stage. Global tourism leaders descended on Riyadh on Monday for the World Travel and Tourism Global Summit, shining...
Global tourism rebounds strongly after COVID-19
Prior to the pandemic, the worldwide travel and tourism industry accounted for just over 10% of global GDP. After a difficult 2020 and 2021, with, some false starts in the industry due to new variants of COVID-19, tourism is almost at a similar level now. Speaking to Euronews at The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in Riyadh, Julia Simpson, President and CEO of...