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World Travel & Tourism Council Moves Global HQ from London to Madrid: New Era for Tourism Leadership

Published December 19, 2025 by TRI Staff

World Travel & Tourism Council Moves Global HQ from London to Madrid: New Era for Tourism Leadership

This relocation positions Madrid – already home to UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO) headquarters – as the undisputed world capital of tourism governance, uniquely bridging public-sector (UN Tourism) and private-sector (WTTC) leadership under one roof.

Madrid (TRI) – In a pivotal development for the global travel and tourism industry, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced its decision to…

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London Joins Europe with New Tourist Tax from 2026

Published November 28, 2025 by TRI Staff

London Joins Europe with New Tourist Tax from 2026

Greater London Authority's Adam Hug countered: "Our daytime population swells to a million from 200,000 at night—council taxpayers are subsidizing tourists; this evens the scales."

London, United Kingdom (TRI) — In a bold step toward fiscal devolution, the UK government has granted London’s Mayor the authority to introduce an overnight…

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WTM London 2025: Reimagining Travel Amid Record Growth and Shifting Trends

Published November 5, 2025 by TRI Staff

WTM London 2025: Reimagining Travel Amid Record Growth and Shifting Trends

From the unveiling of the WTM Global Travel Report to pavilions showcasing emerging markets like the Global South, the event underscores a sector at record highs, poised for sustained expansion despite regional headwinds.

Day two of the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 is buzzing at ExCeL London, where over 46,000 travel professionals from 180+ countries are forging…

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