The World Health Organisation has said closing frontiers does not stop the virus but it does cause real economic harm.
WTTC calls for borders to remain open and safe travel to continue
“Closing borders will not prevent the spread of new variants. The latest variant is increasingly being detected in countries around the world.”
U.S. tourism may surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2022
WTTC research shows the U.S. Travel & Tourism sector could record nearly 36% growth in 2021 and is on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2022.
North America’s tourism sector recovery outstrips many other regions
Sector’s contribution to GDP and jobs are set to reach pre-pandemic levels by end of 2022.
Driving recovery and enhancing resilience of the Tourism sector
With only 34% of world population fully vaccinated, immunisation inequality threatens economic recovery.
Research reveals Tourism’s slow recovery is hitting jobs and growth worldwide
In a slower than expected recovery GDP contribution will only increase by less than one third.
WTTC announces Net Zero Roadmap
Global tourism body also announces new ground-breaking social and environmental indicators for the sector.
WTTC expresses condolences to the people of Haiti
“WTTC and the global Travel & Tourism sector stand beside the people of Haiti and its government during this difficult time.”
WTTC responds to the latest announcement from the UK government
Returning fully jabbed Brits won’t need to quarantine, and that the confusing and disruptive amber plus list has been effectively abandoned.
WTTC responds to the relaxing of restrictions across the UK
While the domestic holiday market is reaping the benefits of ‘Freedom Day’, with staycations booming, we are not out of the woods yet.
