Vietnam's "1+1+34+N" tourism data governance model is held up as a template for the Philippine DOT, arguing that a data ownership framework must precede any AI or chatbot deployment.
WTTC and the UAE's World Governments Summit signed an MoU to strengthen government-industry dialogue on tourism growth, innovation, sustainability, and workforce challenges globally.
WTTC's 2025 EIR Global Trends Report finds Travel & Tourism investment surpassed $1 trillion, up 8.5% year-on-year, with the sector contributing a record $11.6 trillion to world GDP.
WTTC's new policy brief sets out seven principles for destination stewardship, shifting the measure of tourism success from visitor arrivals to resident satisfaction, economic distribution, and long-term resilience.
A U.S. Travel Association poll of 2,205 Americans finds 81% felt proud seeing international visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 70% supporting pursuit of more major global events.
Athens mayor considers hotel caps as cities across Europe impose visitor taxes and licensing restrictions, with Barcelona's decade of regulation offering lessons on unintended consequences.