Global Travel & Tourism Growth to Outpace Wider Economy by 1.5 Times Over the Next Decade
Global Travel & Tourism is forecast to continue outpacing wider economic growth in 2026, with the sector expected to contribute $12TN to the world economy, accounting for 9.9% of global GDP, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) […]
Global Travel & Tourism Surges as WTTC Global Summit Opens in Rome
At its 25th Global Summit in Rome today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, revealing that Europe remains the beating heart of international tourism, with five of the world’s top 10 most powerful Travel & Tourism markets by GDP. The return of the WTTC Global Summit to Europe, for the […]
Iberia’s activity in Spain contributed €13 billion to GDP and generated 177,000 jobs in 2024
Tourism is one of Spain’s main engines of job creation and wealth, and aviation is a key player in generating prosperity in the communities where it operates. The international consulting firm PwC conducted a study on the Iberia Group’s activity and its impact on Spain’s economy and employment. In 2024, the airline’s corporate contribution was […]
Iberia’s Route Between Miami and Madrid Generates 4,000 Jobs and Contributes around €171M to the GDP of Both Countries
The aviation sector, in addition to making it possible for people to connect with the rest of the world, also offers an important contribution to the creation of jobs and wealth in different countries. In the case of Iberia, according to a study by the consulting firm Transcendent, the airline’s route that connects Miami with […]
IAG’s activity in 2023 contributed more than €6 billion to GDP and supported the generation of more than 81,000 jobs in Catalonia
International Airlines Group (IAG) contributed 6,043 million euros to the Catalan Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023 and supported the generation of more than 81,000 jobs in Catalonia, according to a study commissioned to the consultancy firm PwC. These figures mean that IAG’s activity generates added value equivalent to 2.1% of Catalan GDP and 2.3% […]
WTTC calls for greater coordination between Caribbean governments to create more than 1.3 million jobs over the next decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the Caribbean’s Travel & Tourism sector could create 1.34 million jobs over the next 10 years, if governments and the private sector enhance intra-regional cooperation and become a single voice. At its Sustainable and Investment Summit in Puerto Rico, WTTC is launching a new publication looking […]
Aumentan operaciones en El Dorado
La Aeronáutica Civil informó este sábado que desde la fecha aumenta la capacidad operacional del aeropuerto El Dorado, con el fin de atender el incremento de la demanda para el último bimestre del año. Esto significa que El Dorado alcanza el 88% de la capacidad operada en 2019, que correspondía a 74 vuelos atendidos en […]
IATA insta a las autoridades a solucionar de manera urgente los problemas operacionales en el aeropuerto Eldorado
La Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA por sus siglas en inglés) hace un llamado urgente al Ministerio de Transporte y a la Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia para que adopten medidas inmediatas que permitan aliviar los problemas operacionales que se están registrando en el aeropuerto Eldorado de Bogotá. La cantidad de vuelos no regulares, privados, […]
Avianca espera recuperar el 70 % de sus operaciones a finales de 2021
Las restricciones por la pandemia llevaron a Avianca, una de las aerolíneas más importantes de América Latina, a acogerse al Capítulo 11 del Código de Bancarrota en Estados Unidos, en mayo de 2020. Desde que la empresa hizo el anuncio fue enfática en que esta decisión no indicaba que estaba en quiebra, pero sí que […]
Aeropuerto El Dorado lanza el Command Center para toma de decisiones en tiempo real para el manejo del tránsito aéreo
Debido a la cantidad de vuelos no regulares, privados, militares y de Estado, que no son programados por las aerolíneas y que no hacen parte de la oferta comercial de las empresas transportadoras, se ha superado en reiteradas ocasiones la capacidad actual de 47 operaciones por hora en el aeropuerto El Dorado de Bogotá. Un […]
