{"id":91714,"date":"2026-05-06T18:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T18:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/barcelo-joins-the-world-travel-tourism-council-as-a-global-member-news\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T18:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T18:31:26","slug":"barcelo-joins-the-world-travel-tourism-council-as-a-global-member-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/barcelo-joins-the-world-travel-tourism-council-as-a-global-member-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcel\u00f3 Joins the World Travel &#038; Tourism Council as a Global Member | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n\t\t\t<!--sse--> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"image_right news_image_caption\" style=\"width:297px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breakingtravelnews.com\/images\/sized\/images\/uploads\/association\/Screenshot_2026-05-06_at_15.06.34-0x300.png\" alt=\"Barcel\u00f3 Joins the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council as a Global Member\" width=\"297\" height=\"300\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<p>The World Travel &amp; Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Barcel\u00f3 as a Global Member.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in Mallorca in 1931, Barcel\u00f3 Group has grown into one of the world\u2019s leading hospitality companies, with a presence across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. The Group operates a diverse portfolio of 288 hotels under four distinct brands, ranging from luxury boutique properties to large-scale resorts and urban hotels, reflecting its broad reach across global travel markets.<\/p>\n<p>As part of its continued international growth, the group also operates in the United States through Crestline Hotels &amp; Resorts, strengthening its footprint in one of the world\u2019s most competitive hospitality markets.<\/p>\n<p>In March 2026, they unveiled a strategic alliance with Kempinski Group to manage a collection of luxury hotels. In addition, 2026 has already seen the brand announce and launch several properties, including: Royal Hideaway Casablanca and Occidental Casablanca Medina, Morocco; Barcel\u00f3 Roma, Italy; Barcel\u00f3 Dresden Newa, Germany; Occidental Istanbul City, Turkey; and Occidental Cairo Gran Museum, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>The company has placed sustainability at the core of its strategy, advancing a regenerative approach to tourism through its Barcel\u00f3 ReGen programme. This focuses on reducing environmental impact while enhancing the social and economic value its operations bring to local communities.<\/p>\n<p>Gloria Guevara, WTTC President &amp; CEO, said: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Barcel\u00f3 Group as a Global Member of WTTC. Their global footprint, combined with a strong commitment to regenerative tourism, brings valuable leadership to our membership. Barcel\u00f3\u2019s approach reflects the direction our sector must take \u2014 delivering growth that is both sustainable and meaningful for destinations and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Simon Pedro Barcel\u00f3, Executive Co-Chairman of Barcel\u00f3 Group, said: \u201cIt is an honour to join the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council as a Global Member, contributing to the global leadership shaping the future of our sector. We are committed to building a regenerative future for Travel &amp; Tourism, where value is measured through emotion, impact, and enduring human connection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a Global Member, Barcel\u00f3 Group will work alongside WTTC\u2019s global network of industry leaders to support policies and initiatives that drive a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive Travel &amp; Tourism sector.<\/p>\n<nav class=\"post-navigation hidden-print clearfix\">\n<div class=\"prev-article col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite>Older<\/cite><\/p>\n<h3>Residential hospitality reshaping luxury travel trends<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"next-article col-md-6 col-sm-6 col-xs-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite>Newer<\/cite><\/p>\n<h3>Switzerland Tourism Joins the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council as a Destination Partner<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<p>\t\t\t<!--\/sse-->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Travel &amp; Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Barcel\u00f3 as a Global Member. 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