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LONG-SERVING FORMER KENYA CABINET MINISTER, THE HON. NAJIB BALALA, APPOINTED TO WTTC

LONG-SERVING FORMER KENYA CABINET MINISTER, THE HON. NAJIB BALALA, APPOINTED TO WTTC

The highly-experienced former Kenyan Tourism Minister, the Hon. Najib Balala, has been appointed to the Leadership Team at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global voice of the private sector within the industry. Based at WTTC’s global office in Madrid, Mr. Balala has started in a new role as Executive Vice-President for Advocacy, … Read more

Going Solo in Peru: Luxury Stays, Community-Led Adventures, and Off-the-Beaten-Track Hikes

Going Solo in Peru: Luxury Stays, Community-Led Adventures, and Off-the-Beaten-Track Hikes

Recent ABTA travel research reveals that one in five adults now prioritise travelling alone, the highest proportion seen this decade. With independent exploration firmly on the agenda, this growing appetite for solo travel aligns perfectly with National Walking Month in May. From two routes spotlighted in Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When: Hiking to experiences … Read more

MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL & TOURISM SOARS AS SAUDI ARABIA FUELS GROWTH AT NEARLY TWICE THE GLOBAL RATE

MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL & TOURISM SOARS AS SAUDI ARABIA FUELS GROWTH AT NEARLY TWICE THE GLOBAL RATE

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed that the Middle East is experiencing strong Travel & Tourism growth, with the sector expanding by 5.3% in 2025, outpacing the global average of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic travel markets. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), a … Read more