50 New Members Join WTTC as the Global Travel and Tourism Sector Continues to Grow
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomed 50 new members in 2026, reflecting strong confidence in the global Travel & Tourism sector.
New members span hospitality, mobility, travel retail, investment, and insurance sectors.
Notable New & Returning Members
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New members include Corinthia Group, Club Med, Investindustrial, Allianz Partners, and Pernod Ricard.
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Returning members include Uber, Barceló Hotel Group, Meliá Hotels International, and Avolta.
Executive Committee Additions
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Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental have joined WTTC's Executive Committee.
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Their inclusion strengthens WTTC's leadership with expertise from the luxury hospitality sector.
Mandarin Oriental Highlights
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Rejoined WTTC after previously being a member for more than 25 years.
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Currently operates 47 hotels, 16 residences, and 43 exclusive homes across 30 countries and territories.
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Aims to expand to 100 hotels worldwide by 2033.
Four Seasons Highlights
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Founded in 1961 and celebrating 65 years of luxury hospitality.
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Operates 140 hotels and more than 60 residential properties across 47 countries.
Industry Outlook
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WTTC forecasts the Travel & Tourism sector will contribute US$11.9 trillion to the global economy in 2026.
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Expected to account for 9.9% of global GDP.
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Projected to support 375 million jobs worldwide, equivalent to one in every nine jobs.
Strategic Significance
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The membership expansion reinforces WTTC's role as a leading voice for the global Travel & Tourism industry.
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Greater participation from major travel and hospitality brands is expected to support innovation, collaboration, and long-term sector growth.
