Travel agency segment forecasted to be worst hit by a 30% shortfall of workers.
European Union needs to adapt regulations to avoid further travel disruption
Business travel momentum threatened as industry is challenged with staff shortages.
WTTC addresses EU Ministers on tourism recovery
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) was invited to address EU Tourism Ministers on behalf of the private sector at a closed high-level meeting in Dijon.
UNWTO addresses EU Ministers
At an informal meeting of EU Tourism Ministers, the French Presidency of the European Council welcomed the leadership of UNWTO and noted the strong unity of the sector in the face of an historic challenge.
Travelling in the EU is complex
The European Commission has agreed on new recommendations to limit the validity period of the EU Digital Covid Certificate to 270 days for those who haven’t yet received a COVID-19 booster jab.
ETC proposition paper on international travel
70 travel and tourism organisations express their support to any effort to keep protecting and ensuring the freedom of movement.
Call on EU member states to coordinate and align COVID responses
A staggering €35 billion could be wiped off the region’s economy this year.
EU updates list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted
Rwanda and Thailand were removed from the list and Ukraine was added to the list.
WTTC responds to call to reimpose quarantines on arriving British travellers across the EU
With more than 60% of British adults now fully vaccinated, they should be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to the EU.
Europe welcomes “EU Digital COVID Certificate” regulation
The European Tourism Manifesto alliance calls on Member States to ensure swift implementation before July.
