WTTC Live Updates from the World Travel & Tourism Council
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Wildfires in France and Spain Force Mass Tourist Evacuations Across Europe
Europe’s peak summer travel season has been disrupted as catastrophic wildfires across France and Spain force more than 200,000 evacuations, including thousands
UAE Airports Stay Open as Gulf Travel Advisories Rise and Hotel Security Warning Emerges
Travel to and through the Gulf remains largely uninterrupted despite heightened regional tensions. UAE airports continue normal operations, although some region
Top court defends Afghan woman's right to resettlement in Germany
Last year the German government withdrew a prior promise to grant visas to hundreds of Afghans who fled from the Taliban. Now the country’s top court says the a
UNESCO adds Lebanese, West Bank sites to endangered list
Israel has rejected the listing of a Lebanese castle and an occupied West Bank archaeological site. UNESCO added both sites to its World Heritage in Danger list
OECD Brings Peace Through Tourism Into the Global Mainstream with Colombia Strategy
The OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report has elevated Peace Through Tourism from an idealistic concept to official public policy by showcasing Colombia'
Highs and lows as Bayreuth Festival turns 150
The Bayreuth Festival’s 150th anniversary has been clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offers an opportunity to cel
Highs and lows as the Bayreuth Festival Turns 150
Bayreuth Festival’s 150th anniversary is clouded by controversy surrounding German-Jewish speaker Michel Friedman. Yet it offers an opportunity to celebrate, in
How workers in Germany can reclaim vacation days when they get sick on holiday
Falling ill during a holiday does not always mean losing your annual leave. But employees in Germany must follow strict reporting rules from day one to get thos
Destinations International Announces 2026-2027 Board Leadership at Portland Convention
Destinations International has announced its 2026-2027 Board of Directors and Foundation leadership during its Annual Convention in Portland, Oregon. Visit Lake
Seychelles Strengthens Global Lifeline with Ethiopian Airlines Double-Daily Service
Seychelles is strengthening its position as one of the Indian Ocean’s best-connected island destinations as Ethiopian Airlines launches double daily flights fro
Pizza Diplomacy: How One Slice Connects the World Through Tourism
Pizza is more than comfort food—it’s a passport to cultural exchange. From defending pineapple in Germany after years in Hawaii to chasing authentic Chicago dee