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Registered number: 02506591










WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED
(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)










FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INFORMATION FOR FILING WITH THE REGISTRAR

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 
WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED
 
(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02506591

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 5 
486,048
455,252

Tangible assets
 6 
5,579
45,340

  
491,627
500,592

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
2,698,598
2,968,250

Cash at bank and in hand
 9 
4,952,525
4,151,787

  
7,651,123
7,120,037

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 10 
(5,305,492)
(4,990,981)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,345,631
 
 
2,129,056

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,837,258
2,629,648

Provisions for liabilities
  

Provisions
 11 
(89,000)
(74,000)

  
 
 
(89,000)
 
 
(74,000)

Net assets
  
2,748,258
2,555,648


Capital and reserves
  

Surplus and loss account
 12 
2,748,258
2,555,648

Equity attributable to owners of the parent Company
  
2,748,258
2,555,648

  
2,748,258
2,555,648


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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED
 
(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02506591
    
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




J Simpson
Director

Date: 13 August 2024

The notes on pages 5 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED
 
(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02506591

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 5 
486,048
455,252

Tangible assets
 6 
5,234
44,741

Investments
 7 
2,225
2,225

  
493,507
502,218

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 8 
2,681,821
2,950,956

Cash at bank and in hand
 9 
4,902,066
4,113,857

  
7,583,887
7,064,813

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 10 
(5,244,610)
(4,938,617)

Net current assets
  
 
 
2,339,277
 
 
2,126,196

Total assets less current liabilities
  
2,832,784
2,628,414

  

Provisions for liabilities
  

Provisions
 11 
(89,000)
(74,000)

  
 
 
(89,000)
 
 
(74,000)

Net assets
  
2,743,784
2,554,414


Capital and reserves
  

Surplus and loss account
 12 
2,743,784
2,554,414

  
2,743,784
2,554,414


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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED
 
(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02506591
    
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The Company has opted not to file the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 


J Simpson
Director

Date: 13 August 2024

The notes on pages 5 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1.


General information

The company is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales. Each of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding US$2 towards the assets of the company in the event of a winding up.
The Group's registered office is The Harlequin Building, 65 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0HR.
The principal activity continues to be that of a membership organisation.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of comprehensive income in these financial statements.

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Statement of financial position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
The parent company, World Travel and Tourism Council, has applied the exemption contained in section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presents its individual profit and loss account.

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:
Subscription income: the group's activities are funded by subscriptions from its members. Subscription income for each member is recognised on a straight-line basis over the period to which the subscription relates.
Event income & expenditure and sponsorship: the Group's events are funded by contributions from members and non-members, and delegate fees.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.6

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of financial position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

 
2.8

Taxation

Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

 
2.9

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Website
-
3-5 years

 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.10
Tangible fixed assets (continued)

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Leasehold improvements
-
the lease term
Fixtures and fittings
-
5 years
Plant and machinery
-
1-5 years

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

 
2.11

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.12

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.13

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.14

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.15

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Financial instruments

The Group only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Consolidated statement of comprehensive income.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Group's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are recognised to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Such estimations include:
Depreciation
The annual depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive due to the material nature of the value of fixed assets. The depreciation rates are reviewed annually to ensure they are appropriate for the type of asset. Assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis. 
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Analysis of turnover by country:


2023
2022
%
%


North America
31
32

Asia
16
15

Europe & United Kingdom
28
30

Africa & Middle East
13
11

Latin America
12
12

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

4.


Employees

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£


Wages and salaries
3,284,593
3,063,250
2,785,140
3,130,067

Social security costs
403,057
347,583
349,746
295,721

Cost of defined contribution scheme
146,527
135,889
146,527
135,889

3,834,177
3,546,722
3,281,413
3,561,677


The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 45 (2022 - 37).

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

5.


Intangible assets

Group and Company





Website

£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
894,213


Additions
217,539



At 31 December 2023

1,111,752



Amortisation


At 1 January 2023
438,961


Charge for the year on owned assets
186,743



At 31 December 2023

625,704



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
486,048



At 31 December 2022
455,252



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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

6.


Tangible fixed assets

Group and Company






Long-term leasehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Plant and machinery
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost


At 1 January 2023
197,392
85,168
55,882
338,442


Additions
-
-
1,650
1,650


Disposals
-
-
(7,757)
(7,757)



At 31 December 2023

197,392
85,168
49,775
332,335



Depreciation


At 1 January 2023
182,020
76,152
34,930
293,102


Charge for the year on owned assets
15,052
6,265
14,059
35,376


Disposals
-
-
(1,722)
(1,722)



At 31 December 2023

197,072
82,417
47,267
326,756



Net book value



At 31 December 2023
320
2,751
2,508
5,579



At 31 December 2022
15,372
9,016
20,952
45,340

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

7.


Fixed asset investments

Company





Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2023
2,225



At 31 December 2023
2,225





Subsidiary undertaking


The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

World Travel & Tourism Council Soceidad Limitada
Spain
Ordinary
100%


8.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
1,963,269
2,064,732
1,963,269
2,064,732

Other debtors
329,492
469,495
312,715
452,201

Prepayments and accrued income
405,837
434,023
405,837
434,023

2,698,598
2,968,250
2,681,821
2,950,956


Trade debtors include an old balance of £392,682 due from a foreign government which has yet to be recovered at the date of signing the audit report. In line with company policy no provision has been raised against this debtor because it is deemed to be recoverable in 2024.

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

9.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
4,952,525
4,151,787
4,902,066
4,113,857

4,952,525
4,151,787
4,902,066
4,113,857



10.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Trade creditors
710,866
445,247
710,866
453,845

Corporation tax
-
352
-
-

Other taxation and social security
124,438
170,366
124,438
162,508

Other creditors
210,651
74,466
150,017
21,967

Accruals and deferred income
4,259,537
4,300,550
4,259,289
4,300,297

5,305,492
4,990,981
5,244,610
4,938,617



11.


Provisions


Group and Company






Dilapidations

£





At 1 January 2023
74,000


Charged to profit or loss
15,000



At 31 December 2023
89,000


12.


Reserves

Surplus and loss account

The surplus and loss account represents cumulative surplus and losses, net of other adjustments.

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WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL LIMITED

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

13.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held seperately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted £146,527 (2022: £135,889). Contributions totalling £25,020 (2022: £24,141) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and included within other creditors. 


14.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 December 2023 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
£
£
£
£

Not later than 1 year
289,973
305,333
289,973
259,950

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
942,973
1,102,916
942,580
1,079,914

1,232,946
1,408,249
1,232,553
1,339,864


15.


Auditors' information

The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 was unqualified.

The audit report was signed on 13 August 2024 by Yasin Khandwalla FCCA (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of Xeinadin Audit Limited.

 
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