Meliá Hotels Joins WTTC as Global Member
Meliá Hotels International became a global member of the World Travel & Tourism Council in June 2026. The partnership focuses on promoting sustainable tourism across its 400 hotels in 46 countries.
Meliá Hotels Officially Becomes WTTC Global Member for Sustainability
Meliá Hotels International has become a global member of the World Travel & Tourism Council. The company operates 400 hotels in 46 countries and focuses on sustainable tourism practices.
Mexico Leads North America in Travel Growth and Spending in 2025
Mexico has become North America's top travel destination in 2025 with notable increases in visitor arrivals and travel spending. The country leads the region in both growth and expenditure.
IATA AGM in Rio Updates Leadership to Address Travel Chaos
IATA held its 82nd AGM in Rio de Janeiro, updating leadership to better handle global travel disruptions. The meeting emphasized strategic improvements to worldwide airline routes.
WTTC Warns 41M European Visitors at Risk from EES Delays
The WTTC warns that delays of three hours at Schengen borders due to the Entry/Exit System may risk up to 41 million visitor arrivals in Europe. Such delays could disrupt travel plans and threaten tourism income.
WTTC Executive Council Approves Eight Tourism Growth Priorities
The WTTC Executive Council has confirmed eight strategic priorities designed to promote growth and transformation in global travel and tourism. The announcement was made in early June 2026.
IATA Joins Major Tourism Associations Amid Leadership Renewals
In mid-2026, IATA joined key tourism associations including PATA, TTRA, NTA, and ASTA. This membership move comes as these organizations refresh leadership amid a new growth cycle in the travel sector.
Meliá Hotels Joins WTTC as Global Member
Meliá Hotels International has become a global member of the World Travel & Tourism Council, with the announcement made in early June 2026. This highlights the company's role in worldwide travel cooperation.
WTTC Endorses Eight Strategic Priorities for Travel Growth
The WTTC Executive Council has approved eight strategic priorities targeting growth in the global travel and tourism sector. This endorsement occurred in early June 2026.
IATA Joins Major Tourism Associations with Leadership Renewals
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has joined other major tourism associations including PATA, TTRA, NTA, and ASTA. These organizations are refreshing their leadership as the tourism sector begins a new growth phase.
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