Julia Simpson
Julia Simpson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), an organization that represents the global travel and tourism sector. Under her leadership, the WTTC has focused on promoting the importance of travel and tourism in driving economic growth, job creation, and regional development. Recently, she highlighted the resilience of the travel sector in Europe, projecting significant growth in both tourist spending and employment in the coming years, as outlined in WTTC's latest economic forecast.
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Julia Simpson, president of the World Travel and Tourism Council, described the tourism decline as a wake-up call for the US government.
Hooray for Hollywood? Why tourists are giving the US a miss | Life and style
United Kingdom· 2025-10-01
Julia Simpson is the President and CEO of the WTTC who warned about the negative impact of U.S. policies on tourism.
La retórica y políticas de Trump reducen el turismo a EEUU
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-07
Julia Simpson is the president and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Downturn in international travel to the US may last beyond summer | News
Jamaica· 2025-09-04
Julia Simpson, president & CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council, criticized the US government's approach to tourism.
The ‘self-inflicted injury’ to US tourism that’s making some Americans angry and disappointed
United States· 2025-08-31
Julia Simpson, president of the WTTC, stated that the U.S. government is putting up a 'closed' sign to tourists.
Quais serão os efeitos do aumento insano no custo dos vistos para os Estados Unidos?
Liechtenstein· 2025-08-26
Julia Simpson, president of the WTTC, stated that the U.S. government is putting up a 'closed' sign to tourists.
El alocado encarecimiento de las visas a Estados UnidosDominican Republic· 2025-08-23Julia Simpson expressed her happiness to be part of the global initiative and emphasized the importance of collaboration in the tourism sector.
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Saudi Arabia· 2025-05-22
Julia Simpson, president and CEO of the WTTC, highlighted the negative sentiment affecting international travel to the U.S.
La desconfianza de los turistas extranjeros podría costarle US$12 mil 500 millones a EE. UU.
Guatemala· 2025-05-16Julia Simpson is the President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) who commented on the decline of the US tourism industry.
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Vietnam· 2025-05-14
Julia Simpson is the President & CEO of WTTC and discusses the partnership's impact on the travel ecosystem.
New global plan backs small travel firms with tools, funding and training
Kenya· 2025-04-29
Julia Simpson, Presidenta y CEO del WTTC, said that despite the global economic context, people continue to prioritize travel.
Gasto turístico internacional marcará nuevo récord mundial en 2025, con $2.1 millones de millones
Panama· 2025-04-15Julia Simpson is the president and CEO of the WTTC who explained the reasons for the tourism sector's forecasts.
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Argentina· 2025-04-11Julia Simpson is the president and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
Все повече туристи ще харчат все повече в ЕС - прогнозата за тази година
Bulgaria· 2025-04-10