UNWTO Outlines Two Scenarios for Possible Travel Rebound in 2021

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Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Wednesday outlined two scenarios for 2021, which consider a possible rebound in international travel in the second half of the year. The organization gave its outlook following the release of the latest edition of its World Tourism Barometer, which showed that the devastating impact of the […]

Poll: Air Travelers are Gaining Confidence but Frustrated with Restrictions

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Travelers are showing confidence in a return to air travel in the post-Covid-19 era but are frustrated with current travel restrictions with 84% saying they will not travel if it involves quarantine at destination, according to the latest poll by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The poll also revealed that travelers accept the idea of […]

Only Coordinated Travel Measures Can Save Summer 2021, Say Aviation Bodies

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Photo source: Airlines 4 Europe European aviation and tourism stakeholders are calling for coordinated Covid-19 measures in order for jobs and the upcoming summer season to be saved. Ahead of the March 1 extraordinary meeting of the EU’s tourism ministers, 15 European stakeholders in aviation and tourism are urging the Portuguese Presidency of the EU […]

UNWTO: 2020 Worst Year in Tourism History

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Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020, with international arrivals dropping by 74 percent, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Thursday. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, destinations worldwide welcomed 1 billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in the previous year, due to an unprecedented fall in demand […]

Covid-19: Commission Proposes New Measures on Travel in the EU

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Photo source: European Commission Aiming to ensure better coordination and communication of travel-related measures at EU level, the European Commission on Monday proposed an update to the Council’s recommendation of last October on coordinating measures affecting free movement in the European Union in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “The