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.
US$4.5 trillion loss to global tourism sector due to COVID-19
The sector’s contribution to GDP dropped a staggering 49.1%, this compared to the overall global economy which dropped by just 3.7% last year.
WTTC calls on Europe to ramp up vaccine rollouts
“They now need to dramatically increase the rollout so that we can revive international travel in time for the crucial summer season.”
WTTC welcomes “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” from U.S. Congress
“This incredible stimulus package will be welcomed by Travel & Tourism businesses across the U.S., many of whom are struggling to survive.”
WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ stamp reaches 250th destination
St Lucia, Fiji and Ethiopia join the ever-growing list of destinations to get world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp.
WTTC responds to latest UK Government announcement
“Delaying the return of international travel until at least mid-May, could mean the Travel & Tourism sector simply won’t survive.”
Tourism drives global economy and social progress
According to the new WTTC report, the sector has enriched people at a faster rate than the overall economy.
Governments should focus on ‘high-risk travellers’
Individual traveller risk assessment will avoid exporting the virus International consensus needed on the metrics to assess risk.
WTTC responds to latest move by Canadian government
Blanket flight cancellations and ineffective and costly quarantines are not the solution and will only slow down the recovery of this important sector.
