Mandatory mask-wearing will protect travellers and workers. People need to learn to live with COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely available
WTTC and Carnival present unique COVID-19 Scientific Summit
WTTC to collaborate with world’s largest cruise company on convening leading global scientists and health experts on July 23 for a virtual public forum on the latest insights and best practices for living in a world with COVID-19.
European flight bookings reveal ‘London is falling’
Flight booking data shows London has fallen to the bottom of the top 10 most booked European cities, as border restrictions and UK quarantine regulations choked travel, according to joint research by the World Travel & Tourism Council and ForwardKeys.
WTTC call for greater clarity so Brits can travel abroad again
WTTC believes the recovery of the wider Travel & Tourism sector desperately needs a clear timeline for when overseas travel can resume.
WTTC welcomes the beginning of the recovery of travel across Europe
During 2019, Travel & Tourism was responsible for 22.6 million jobs, or 11.2% of the EU’s total workforce. It also generated €1,319 billion GDP, or 9.5% to the EU economy, growing by 2.3% from the previous year.
Over 197 million Tourism jobs will be lost globally
More than 197 million jobs could be lost in the global Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as blanket anti-travel advisories and quarantine measures remain in place, according to new research from the WTTC.
WTTC launches Safe Travels protocols for aviation, airports, MICE and tour operators
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the second phase of measures to rebuild global consumer confidence to encourage the return of travelling.
WTTC launches global safety stamp to recognise ‘Safe Travels’ protocols
Special safety and hygiene mark to provide consistency and reassurance for consumers to speed the Travel & Tourism recovery. UNWTO endorses and supports private sector global protocols.
European Commission guidelines to safely restart Travel & Tourism
The European Commission’s Tourism & Transport Package has been designed to ensure a coordinated approach at a European level, to ease restrictive measures and restore mobility.
What “the new normal” will look like for tourism
“Travelling in the New Normal” is part of WTTC’s plan which includes critical steps and coordinated actions, including new standards and protocols, which offer a safe and responsible road to recovery for the global Travel & Tourism sector as consumers start planning trips again.
