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3h agoWTTC report estimates $401 bn boost to economy via digital border reform

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in partnership with SITA has released a new analysis showing that smarter, digitalised border systems could add $401 billion to global GDP and generate some 14 million jobs by 2035, especially in G20, EU and African Union nations. The report emphasises biometrics, digital travel authorisations and cross-border data flows as key enablers.
Governments worldwide are being urged to implement the digital reforms now to unlock significant tourism and economic upside.
Wttc• By Pooja Kumari
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3h agoWTTC report estimates $401 bn boost to economy via digital border reform

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in partnership with SITA has released a new analysis showing that smarter, digitalised border systems could add $401 billion to global GDP and generate some 14 million jobs by 2035, especially in G20, EU and African Union nations. The report emphasises biometrics, digital travel authorisations and cross-border data flows as key enablers.
Governments worldwide are being urged to implement the digital reforms now to unlock significant tourism and economic upside.
Wttc• By Pooja Kumari
Explore:Mutual Fund Themes
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Smarter, digitalised border systems could generate $401 bn in global GDP and 14 m jobs by 2035, the WTTC-SITA report finds.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in partnership with SITA has released a new analysis showing that smarter, digitalised border systems could add $401 billion to global GDP and generate some 14 million jobs by 2035, especially in G20, EU and African Union nations. The report emphasises biometrics, digital travel authorisations and cross-border data flows as key enablers.
Governments worldwide are being urged to implement the digital reforms now to unlock significant tourism and economic upside.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in partnership with SITA has released a new analysis showing that smarter, digitalised border systems could add $401 billion to global GDP and generate some 14 million jobs by 2035, especially in G20, EU and African Union nations. The report emphasises biometrics, digital travel authorisations and cross-border data flows as key enablers.
Governments worldwide are being urged to implement the digital reforms now to unlock significant tourism and economic upside.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 03:35 IST