A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in partnership with SITA finds that improved visa-and-border processes could add roughly US$401 billion in GDP and create 14 million jobs across G20, EU and African-Union nations by 2035. The analysis highlights digital-border technologies, streamlined visa regimes and smarter customs as key levers. Governments that adopt reforms can boost tourism, hospitality and trade growth, improving global competitiveness. The findings come as many nations look to tourism and services to support post-pandemic recovery.