Europe’s travel and tourism industry to grow 3.1% in 2026, new figures reveal The new statistics were released during the opening day of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s global summit in Malta. Euronews · 14h ago
One third of global travel spending last year was in Europe, new report finds Europe accounted for a third of global leisure travel receipts in 2025, with countries such as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France expected to drive further growth this year. Here’s what your travel itinerary could look like. Euronews · Aug 18
Why Foreign Tourism to the U.S. Is Declining Under Trump A combination of travel restrictions and anti-American sentiment has led to a decrease in international tourism during Trump's second term. Reason · Jul 16
Have your say and nominate the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a global campaign to identify the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World – inviting people to nominate modern landmarks built since 1801. Euronews · Jul 9
Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could ‘significantly deter demand’ for Europe The World Travel and Tourism Council has called for a better border system The Independent UK · Jul 3
EES at a 'critical point': Europe's aviation sector urges EU to show more flexibility In an open letter, Europe's airports, airlines and aviation bodies have urged the European Commission to temporarily suspend the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) during peak periods, warning that border delays of up to five hours are disrupting passengers, flights and tourism. Euronews · Jul 1
Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise ship passengers to €30 a day The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked. Euronews · Jun 26
US on track to lose its title as the world’s leading tourism economy IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 7
China on track to surpass US as world’s leading travel and tourism economy More than 68 million international visitors arrived in China in 2025 The Independent UK · Jun 7
2026 World Cup fuels tourism boom in North America with Canada in the lead This month’s football World Cup puts North America at the heart of global tourism and is set to trigger an economic boom across the region, with Canada leading the way, ahead of Mexico and the United States, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. Euronews · Jun 3
Visitors to US dropped by millions last year in biggest decline since Covid-19 pandemic The United States tourism office originally forecast a four million increase in visitors – the reality was the opposite The Independent UK · May 27
Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages. Euronews · May 19
Cruise tourism boom boosts employment: One job for every 20 passengers The cruise tourism sector is establishing itself as a global engine capable of generating millions of jobs and billions in economic activity. Euronews · Apr 22
Tourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions Foreign tourists are big spenders for the U.S. economy. Even a World Cup might not be enough to bring all of them back. Fortune · Apr 17
The Independent UK · Apr 16 ‘America must be more welcoming’: Tourist visits to the US are falling, led by one country China is rapidly gaining ground on America as the No.1 global tourism destination
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Cruising provides a £147bn global economic boost, report says A study by the World Travel and Tourism Council has detailed the sector’s financial value
Euronews · Mar 20 Middle East crisis may divert millions of tourists to Europe The blow to tourism in the Middle East and Gulf opens up both an opportunity and a risk for Europe.
The Times of India · Mar 12 Iran war hits tourism across Middle East: How much could the region be losing? The war in Iran is now inflicting heavy economic damage across the wider Middle East, with the region’s tourism and travel industry losing an estimated $600 million a day as airspace closures and security fears disrupt international travel.
The Independent UK · Mar 11 Iran war costing travel industry £450m per day – but ‘quick’ recovery predicted Exclusive: Cheap tickets and connectivity will lure passengers back to Gulf airlines, say experts
Euronews · Feb 17 ‘Real economic consequences’: US warned over ESTA visa changes Research by the World Travel and Tourism Council reveals that the US risks losing 157,000 jobs and up to 4.7 million international tourists.
Euronews · Feb 4 Spain plans to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ as tourist numbers hit record high Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 London’s loss is Madrid’s gain as global tourism body abandons UK due to Brexit Exclusive: World Travel and Tourism Council blames ‘challenges linked to Brexit, such as constraints on talent mobility’ for exit
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Major global travel and tourism group to quit London HQ and move to Europe because of Brexit The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK
Euronews · Sep 29, 2025 Europe reaffirms its leadership in tourism and forecasts another record in 2025 The World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit has returned to Europe for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 US is the only country facing tourism decline as Trump policies to cost $29 billion in visitor revenue: study Study from World Travel & Tourism Council looked at the economic impact of tourism in 184 countries