WTTC: UK’s New Hotel Quarantines Destructive for Tourism

By admin 26 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Tuesday said the introduction of new hotel quarantines by the UK government in response to the new coronavirus (Covid-19) variants would ‘destroy the Travel & Tourism sector as we know it’. WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, fears the crippling […]

WTTC: UK Quarantine Rule a ‘Crushing Blow’ to Travel and Tourism

By admin 22 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Thursday warned that the latest emergency border measures introduced in the UK to prevent the spread of new coronavirus variants could be a “crushing blow” to the UK travel and tourism sector. The UK since January 18 has suspended its international travel corridors, meaning […]

WTTC: Strong Summer of Travel in 2021 Could Save Over 100m Tourism Jobs

By admin 20 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently said that more than 100 million jobs could return to the global Travel & Tourism sector during 2021, as the world recovers from the crippling coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to the WTTC, a strong summer of travel is expected as the sector begins its […]

IATA, WTTC Welcome Pre-departure Covid-19 Testing Travel Rule of US and UK

By admin 15 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: JFK Airport The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday welcomed the announcement by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it will require all travelers to the US as of January 26 to show proof of a negative coronavirus (Covid-19) test taken within three days prior to departure to […]

WTTC Says Vaccine Prerequisite for Travel Equals ‘Discrimination’

By admin 12 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: WTTC Setting Covid-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for travel would be equal to “discrimination“, said World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO Gloria Guevara on Tuesday. The WTTC has repeatedly stressed that vaccines will help in the long-term, but they must not be a requirement for travel. “It will take a […]

Blanket Travel Bans Not the Answer to Protect from Covid-19, Says WTTC

By admin 22 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: WTTC Following the decision of countries to ban flights from the United Kingdom due to the new mutant strain of the coronavirus (Covid-19) that has been spreading recently in England, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Tuesday called for a testing regime to be placed at airports rather than for governments […]

WTTC: New Guidelines for Inclusion and Diversity in Travel and Tourism Businesses

By admin 15 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Tuesday launched its new high-level guidelines for inclusion and diversity in the Travel & Tourism sector, which have been compiled to support businesses of all sizes and provide an inclusive work environment for all employees. According to the WTTC, research has shown that supporting a diverse and inclusive […]

International Travel Can’t Wait for Covid-19 Vaccines, Says WTTC

By admin 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and major international industry bodies have joined forces to call for the immediate restoration of international travel using proven processes and without waiting for or requiring vaccinations. WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, along with Airports Council International (ACI), the World

Travel and Aviation Bodies Call for Quarantine-free Journeys

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: European Travel Commission In view of the holiday season, global travel and aviation bodies are calling on EU governments to take immediate action to restore travel and to swiftly implement the latest European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) guidelines on Covid-19 testing and quarantine […]

Covid-19: WTTC Issues Guidelines for Safe & Seamless Travel in the ‘New Normal’

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global travel & tourism private sector, has released a major report that recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’. WTTC’s Safe & Seamless Traveller Journey (SSTJ) aims to enable a safe end-to-end traveller experience, encompassing both air and […]