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WTTC Warns: Proposed UK Visitor Taxes Could Cost Economy £14 Billion in Lost Tourism Revenue

Published February 17, 2026 by Staff Writer

WTTC Warns: Proposed UK Visitor Taxes Could Cost Economy £14 Billion in Lost Tourism Revenue

WTTC emphasized the UK’s relatively slow tourism recovery: global Travel & Tourism GDP grew by 6.7% in 2025, while the UK lagged at just 4.3% — 36% below the global average.

London, United Kingdom (Tourism Reporter) — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a stark warning that the introduction of daily visitor taxes…

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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 Staff Writer

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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