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AI illustration: SIW 2026 in Portorož brought together tourism professionals from 35 countries and opened new business opportunities in tourism

SIW 2026 in Portorož brought together tourism professionals from 35 countries and opened new business opportunities in tourism

Find out how the 28th Slovenian Incoming Workshop in Portorož brought together more than 320 tourism professionals and stimulated more than 3,500 business meetings. We provide an overview of why SIW 2026 is important for Slovenian tourism, international partnerships, sustainable offer and continued growth after the record tourism year of 2025, with an emphasis on B2B meetings and regional markets.

08.05.2026

Travel

WTTC's Leadership Cruise through the Suez Canal opens a new phase of global tourism meetings in Egypt today

Find out how WTTC brought together more than 300 global leaders aboard a ship through the Suez Canal, turning Egypt into a stage for discussion about the future of tourism. We bring an overview of industry messages, the ambitions of Egyptian tourism, the importance of the canal and a new model of international meetings that combines business leadership, destination experience and strategic promotion of growth.

08.05.2026

Travel

By joining the WTTC, Uganda strengthens its global tourism position and opens a new phase of public-private cooperation

Learn why Uganda's entry into the World Travel & Tourism Council has a broader meaning than classic destination promotion. We bring an overview of how the partnership with the WTTC, cooperation with UN Tourism and the growth of Uganda's tourism sector show changes in global tourism governance, sustainability and the role of African destinations.

02.05.2026

Travel

WTTC from Madrid presents a new global team for travel and tourism in a period of record sector growth

We bring an overview of why WTTC chose Madrid as its new operational center and how the expanded global team, with 21 nationalities across five continents, wants to strengthen research, relations with governments, membership and the sustainable growth of travel and tourism at a time when the sector is recording record economic results, but is also facing pressures on destinations, the workforce and regulation.

01.05.2026

Travel

Tourism in the Middle East is growing faster than the world, but geopolitical tensions threaten 2026

Find out how the Middle East achieved tourism growth above the global average in 2025, why Saudi Arabia is leading the regional momentum and how business travel is changing the market. We also bring an overview of the risks for 2026, from tensions linked to Iran to possible disruptions in air traffic and international arrivals.

27.04.2026

Travel

Gloria Guevara in Washington: how the White House and border policy are shaping pressure on U.S. tourism

Find out why American tourism is under increasing pressure ahead of major events in 2026, how Gloria Guevara and WTTC are advocating pragmatic solutions, and why visas, borders, Global Entry and international perception are becoming a key economic issue.

25.04.2026

Travel

WTTC in Egypt brings together world tourism leaders for a meeting that should accelerate the recovery of the global sector

Find out why WTTC is organizing a meeting in Egypt for ministers and leading figures of the tourism industry aboard the Crystal Serenity and what that gathering could mean for the recovery of global tourism, investment, travel security, and the development of the sector at a sensitive geopolitical moment.

23.04.2026

Travel

How Donald Trump Is Driving Tourists Away from America and Why International Visits to the U.S. Are Falling Despite the Growth of Global Travel

Find out why the United States is recording a decline in international tourism while global travel is growing. We provide an overview of official data, warnings from the tourism industry, and the reasons why Donald Trump’s policies, stricter border rules, and a weaker perception of the country are discouraging some foreign guests from traveling to the U.S.

17.04.2026

Travel

How the war in the Middle East is hitting tourism in Georgia and emptying hotels in Tbilisi and Batumi

Find out why the war in the Middle East is changing tourist flows toward Georgia, how canceled flights and a sense of insecurity are affecting Tbilisi and Batumi, and why the decline in guests from Israel, Iran, and the Gulf countries raises the question of a broader economic risk for the country.

15.04.2026

Travel

Tourism broke records in 2025, but 2026 brings risks for travel, air transport and the global economy

Find out why tourism in 2025 reached a record value of 11.7 trillion dollars and grew faster than the world economy, and what geopolitical pressures, more expensive air travel and instability at key aviation hubs could mean in 2026.

14.04.2026

Travel

Wellness tourism is growing strongly because travelers are increasingly seeking a holiday that restores the body, reduces stress, and brings back balance

Find out why wellness tourism is recording strong growth and what is behind the growing demand for trips that bring rest, better sleep, less stress, and a feeling of real recovery. We bring an overview of the key trends, changes in traveler habits, and the reasons why wellness is becoming one of the most important directions in tourism development.

11.04.2026

Travel

WTTC brings Maribel Rodríguez back to the top of the organisation and places destinations at the centre of the future of tourism

Find out why Maribel Rodríguez’s return to WTTC is important for global tourism and how the new leadership under Gloria Guevara wants to connect destinations, sustainable growth, investment and the needs of local communities more closely in a period of strong recovery in international travel.

09.04.2026

Tourism Industry

Articles with this tag

SIW 2026 in Portorož brought together tourism professionals from 35 countries and opened new business opportunities in tourism

WTTC's Leadership Cruise through the Suez Canal opens a new phase of global tourism meetings in Egypt today

By joining the WTTC, Uganda strengthens its global tourism position and opens a new phase of public-private cooperation

WTTC from Madrid presents a new global team for travel and tourism in a period of record sector growth

Tourism in the Middle East is growing faster than the world, but geopolitical tensions threaten 2026

Gloria Guevara in Washington: how the White House and border policy are shaping pressure on U.S. tourism

WTTC in Egypt brings together world tourism leaders for a meeting that should accelerate the recovery of the global sector

How Donald Trump Is Driving Tourists Away from America and Why International Visits to the U.S. Are Falling Despite the Growth of Global Travel

How the war in the Middle East is hitting tourism in Georgia and emptying hotels in Tbilisi and Batumi

Tourism broke records in 2025, but 2026 brings risks for travel, air transport and the global economy

Wellness tourism is growing strongly because travelers are increasingly seeking a holiday that restores the body, reduces stress, and brings back balance

WTTC brings Maribel Rodríguez back to the top of the organisation and places destinations at the centre of the future of tourism

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