True Travellers Society Podcast — September 29, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Roma apre le porte al primo Global Summit World Travel & Tourism
Rome is hosting Italy’s first-ever WTTC Global Summit on September 29–30, preceded by a Global Leaders Dialogue that gathered ministers and CEOs to align priorities. Fresh data shows Italy’s tourism momentum: +6.22% summer visitors vs. 2024 and faster growth in overnights than Spain from January–July 2025. More than 1,000 stakeholders will explore investment opportunities and public–private partnerships shaping travel’s future.
Fedetur destaca el potencial del turismo chileno tras los premios en los World Travel Awards 2025
Chile took home five World Travel Awards, reinforcing its global brand across adventure, romantic Atacama, green, nature, and cruise categories. Fedetur’s Mónica Zalaquett says the wins validate Chile’s world-class status and signal room for growth. She calls for stronger public–private collaboration on connectivity, infrastructure, sustainability, security, and international promotion to convert prestige into long-term gains.
Bauking debutta al WTTC di Roma
Startup Bauking, founded by Sen. Michaela Biancofiore, made its WTTC debut spotlighting the fast-growing pet tourism segment (estimated ~10% CAGR). Italy is moving toward more pet-inclusive travel, with a recent ENAC decision enabling large dogs to fly in-cabin and ITA Airways conducting a successful trial. The pitch to operators: simplify pet travel and capture a market with expanding global demand.
Roma apre le porte al primo Global Summit World Travel & Tourism
Italy’s WTTC Global Summit opens at Rome’s Auditorium Parco della Musica “Ennio Morricone,” featuring PM Giorgia Meloni, Andrea Bocelli, and the Carabinieri Band. Interim WTTC CEO Gloria Guevara projects more than €237 billion in sector contribution this year and highlights Italy’s leadership after last year’s G7 Tourism summit. With 1,000+ delegates and 310 CEOs, the agenda zeroes in on growth, jobs, and global collaboration.
Top 5 glamping essentials to help you enjoy a five-star outdoor experience
This guide distills five pillars of high-end glamping: premium accommodations, thoughtful décor and ambiance, elevated dining, curated activities, and sustainable practices. Real-world concepts like the Mirror Home and biomimicry-led villas show how design and comfort can deepen nature connections. For hosts and destination marketers, it’s a playbook for creating memorable, eco-forward stays that command strong demand.
Guido Victory as Cooper Moves to Curb Ministerial Jet Flights
Yvette Cooper’s Foreign Office has briefed plans to clamp down on ministerial jet travel on government planes, amid criticism of past excess. The move targets optics and accountability in official travel, with prior usage by former Foreign Secretary David Lammy cited as a factor. Delivery and durability of the policy will be the next test.
Indian Tourism Faces Headwinds From More Competitive Destinations
India welcomed ~10 million foreign tourists in 2024 while 30 million Indians traveled abroad, underscoring a competitiveness gap with neighbors like Thailand and Malaysia. Despite better infrastructure and hotel supply, high prices and anti-competitive practices (e.g., opaque taxi markets) are pushing travelers elsewhere. To reach 25 million arrivals by 2030, the piece argues for pricing discipline and structural reforms that keep domestic travelers at home and attract more inbound visitors.
