Hotels were hit fast and hard when the pandemic began to spread. What’s next for the sector?
COVID-19 testing is critical to restart travel safely
As the travel industry braces for a second COVID-19 wave, GBTA calls for widening testing capabilities and requirements across the EU as a better alternative to blanket travel restrictions.
STEP Act would provide needed relief for travel employers
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on introduction of the…
40% of destinations have eased travel restrictions
The responsible restart of tourism is underway around the world as growing numbers of destinations ease COVID-19 related travel restrictions and adapt to the new reality.
At the door COVID-19 detection can save global travel industry
GLCM’s rapid test is an “at the door” technology that is perfect before boarding a plane, entering a venue for a concert or sporting event, as it delivers instant results regaining the confidence to bring us back to our “normal” before the pandemic.
Governments should implement testing facilities at airports
WTTC is calling upon Governments around the world to begin a substantial programme of investment to ensure comprehensive testing facilities are implemented at airports, which will help prevent the spread of Covid-19 and see the return of safe travels.
WTTC launches Insurance Guidelines for the Travel & Tourism sector
The guidelines are designed to drive the return of safe, healthy and responsible travel and ensure the insurance sector is fit for purpose to operate for travellers in the ‘new normal’ of the COVID-19 world.
Impact of COVID-19 on global tourism, the cost of standstill
The enormous toll of COVID-19 on international tourism has now become clear, with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data showing the cost up to May was already three times that of the 2009 Global Economic Crisis. As the situation continues to evolve, the United Nations specialized agency has provided the first comprehensive insight into the impact of the pandemic, both in tourist numbers and lost revenues, ahead of the upcoming release of up-to-date information on travel restrictions worldwide.
Hotel Industry applauds release of senate COVID relief package
The American Hotel & Lodging Association applauded Senate Republicans for including several hotel industry priorities in the coronavirus relief package released and urged Congress to move quickly to pass the legislation.
WTTC warns country-wide border closures could seriously stall global economic recovery
WTTC is urging authorities to take a more carefully calibrated approach and introduce localised measures, and only when necessary.
