Rome will host the 25th WTTC Global Summit in September 2025, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of tourism.

Amid rising concerns over regional instability, the United Kingdom has joined the United States, Canada, Russia, Australia, and India in issuing new travel advisories for Pakistan due to increasing security threats.

Las Vegas has made a thunderous return to the global travel stage, rebounding from the depths of its 2020 tourism collapse to attract 41.7 million visitors by the close of 2024, according to the latest report from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

WTM Africa 2025 is set to usher in a new era for African tourism, offering a dynamic and innovative format aimed at tackling the industry’s most significant challenges.

Florida has broken its own tourism records, capturing an impressive 15.5% share of the domestic vacation market in 2024—an increase of one percentage point from the previous year. This remarkable growth highlights the state’s expanding influence as a global tourism leader.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), representing private-sector tourism interests in the region, is calling for a reevaluation of the proposed U.S. port service fees and tariffs. The association emphasizes the substantial benefits tourism provides to both the Caribbean and the United States, particularly Florida. In light of the potential changes, CHTA is offering alternative approaches to the current policies under review and pushing for a new strategy that would strengthen and safeguard the vital trade and travel links between the Caribbean and the U.S.

Knoxville is exploring a proposal to slightly raise the tax on hotel, motel, and Airbnb stays to fund significant local upgrades, such as reducing the Knoxville Convention Center’s debt and enhancing popular attractions like the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and World’s Fair Park.

Xi’an is gearing up to showcase an exciting lineup of cultural and tourism events in 2024, drawing visitors worldwide to immerse themselves in the city’s exceptional heritage. Major attractions will include the Silk Road International Tourism Expo, Silk Road International Film Festival, and the Western Cultural Heritage Expo. These landmark events, along with collaborative tourism initiatives with Silk Road countries, underscore Xi’an’s ambition to establish itself as a top-tier global tourism destination.

 As the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, attention now turns to Rome, Italy, which has been chosen as the host city for the 2025 WTTC Global Summit.

The Korn Ferry Tour is set to kick off an exhilarating 2025 season at a fresh, stunning location. The Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, renowned for its breathtaking layout along the eastern shore, will host the inaugural event of the season, The Bahamas Golf Classic at Atlantis Paradise Island. Spanning more than 7,100 yards, this venue offers a beautiful backdrop for both players and spectators. After this opener, the tour will move on to the eighth edition of The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club.