International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022. The newest UNWTO World […]
Becka (left) and Zach (right) abandoned the thought of getting on the property ladder and live on a boat (Picture: Zack and Becka/ Omio) Sick and tired of the daily grind, a couple have ditched the rat race and decided to live full-time on a boat instead. Zach Seward and Becka Eva now travel to […]
Full events calendar 2024 Below you can see our upcoming events and webinars. Some of these are hosted by WTTC and some are hosted by external parties but we’re attending the event. Events WTTC are attending = Rows with the light yellow background. WTTC Hosted Events = Rows with the light blue background Past events = grey […]
Workawaying has no middle man. Families and communities advertise what they need on digital platforms open to workawayers, and they personally choose who they want to host based on their skills and passions. I used workaway.info as my main platform, which is globally recognised and has strict safeguarding policies in place for travellers. Planning a […]
Canada is the safest country to travel to in 2024, according to a report from Berkshire Hathaway. An … [+] aerial shot of Quebec City is pictured here. getty Safety is a top concern for many when choosing where to travel — a consideration that carries even more importance given the current landscape in the […]
Brian Trautman, 47, lives aboard a 53-foot sailboat named SV Delos with his wife and daughter. He purchased the 3-cabin, 2-bathroom boat in 2008 for $398,000. Since then, he’s sailed to 46+ different countries and across 4 oceans. Prior to embarking on this journey by sea, Brian worked at Microsoft, eventually leaving to start his […]
Tourism industry leaders convened in London for the World Travel Market trade event to discuss the latest trends shaping the sector. ADVERTISEMENT The World Travel Market trade event in London showcases the latest trends shaping the tourism and travel industry, now and into the future. Thousands of representatives gathered in the UK capital to do […]
Melbourne is consistently recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. It’s where Australia keeps its coffee, its galleries and its headline sporting events. Plus, right on its doorstep, many of Victoria’s best natural attractions are only an hour or two away by car – think epic coastal drives, unique wildlife in the wild […]
By Nathalie Edell and Leanne Rinne BBC News 7 November 2023 Image caption, Sue Rogers said she had travelled to all 193 member states of the United Nations among other places A woman who lives with chronic fatigue syndrome has told the BBC she has visited “virtually every country in the world” in the last […]
Greg O’Hara, who has been a member of the WTTC Executive Committee since 2019 and Vice-President since 2021, will succeed Arnold Donald, the current President. Arnold Donald, former President and CEO of Carnival Corporation, has held the position since spring 2021. Prior to founding Certares, one of the largest investment platforms dedicated exclusively to the […]
