While many nations have lifted COVID-19-related limits on travelers, entry restrictions for international travelers in Japan remain in place. However, the Japanese government has launched a “Go to Travel” campaign to promote domestic travel and help boost local businesses.
Tourism and rural development
Tourism’s many benefits must be felt outside of urban areas for the sector to fulfil its potential to provide opportunities for all: That was the key message of World Tourism Day 2020 as UNWTO united the global community around the theme of “Tourism and Rural Development”.
WTTC and IOSH release guidelines for safe return to work
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and World Travel & Tourism Council release guidelines for safe return to work
Memorandum signed to ensure safe recovery for travel & tourism sector.
New WTTC campaign highlights the social benefits of Travel & Tourism
The new initiative asks travellers to think about the positive social impact that travel makes to people, places and communities dependent upon the Travel & Tourism sector for their livelihoods.
The travel and tourism sector in gender inclusion
The President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council, highlighted that tourism has a great social impact, by contributing decisively in community development and gender inclusion.
Report: Future of Travel & Tourism in a Post-COVID World
New report by WTTC and Oliver Wyman provides recommendations on how we can ensure a more seamless recovery of the sector.
‘Domestic Tourism – Recovery Starts at Home’ report
An overview of the innovative and creative domestic tourism initiatives driving recovery and safeguarding livelihoods until international tourism returns.
UNWTO supports EBRD’s web tool for green technologies
The EBRD and the UNWTO are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism, accelerate the transfer of climate finance and make green technologies more accessible for the tourism sector.
Second wave brings uncertainty to business travel recovery
Attention turns to 2021 as two-thirds of companies plan return to in-person events.
UNWTO launches tourism recovery tracker
The Tracker is available for free, it covers key tourism performance indicators by month, regions, and subregions allowing for a real-time comparison of the sector recovery across the world and industries.
