The industry will be very pleased to see the removal of onerous pre-departure testing, and the replacement of the day 2 PCR test with a lateral flow test.
WTTC responds to the latest testing measures
The World Health Organisation has said closing frontiers does not stop the virus but it does cause real economic harm.
Laguna Phuket to be first hotel-based PCR test centre
Laguna Phuket partners with the Bangkok Hospital Phuket to launch the first hotel-based PCR test centre for Phuket Sandbox arrivals.
EU clears way for the EU Digital COVID Certificate
The Presidents of the three EU institutions, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission signed off on the EU Digital COVID Certificate.
WTTC calls on rapid testing on departure
Rapid testing on departure at airports is the key to unlocking international travel, says the World Travel & Tourism Council in its submission to the UK government’s Global Travel Taskforce.
U.S. Travel reacts to U.S. Airlines’ White House meeting
U.S. Travel Association issued the following statement on the meeting between U.S. airlines and White House coronavirus response officials.
Marriott announces COVID-19 testing option for groups
Marriott has identified health protocol options for groups, including COVID-19 testing.
On-Site COVID-19 testing service arrives at FLL
COVID-19 virus testing service now available at Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for the traveling public.
Oxford researchers analyse COVID-19 testing trial results
American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld team up with researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute to review and analyse survey data from the COVID-19 testing trial.
ETC joins industry appeal to develop EU testing protocol
Over 20 EU Travel and Tourism Associations issue open letter to President von der Leyen following further dramatic decreases in air passenger traffic.
