"WTTC works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world's largest industries, supporting 260 million jobs and generating 9 per cent of world GDP. Over the past 20 years, and along with research partner Oxford Economics, WTTC has produced comprehensive economic reports on an annual basis, with updates and special reports whenever required – to quantify, compare and forecast the economic impact of Travel & Tourism on 184 economies and 24 regions around the world." (Quoted from article)