Business Travel Can Revive with 72-hour Quarantine-free Journeys, says WTTC

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Photo source: WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Wednesday welcomed the guidelines recently announced by EU agencies EASA/ECDC to support member states in determining a coordinated approach to reduce the risks related to travel within the EU/EEA countries and the UK in the context of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The guidelines of […]

Covid-19: New Guidelines by EASA/ECDC Reject Quarantine of Air Travelers

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Wednesday released a set of guidelines to support member states in determining a coordinated approach to reduce the risks related to the movement of people within the EU/EEA countries and the UK in the context of the coronavirus […]

GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19

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GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis presented the measures adopted by Greek authorities for the safe opening of Greek tourism in summer 2020, during an online meeting of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Held on October 21, the meeting took place with the participation of […]

Heathrow Airport Introduces Pre-flight Covid-19 Testing

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Photo Source: Heathrow Airport London’s Heathrow Airport is the first to carry out rapid one-hour Covid-19 tests before passengers board for travel, authorities announced this week. Passengers through Heathrow terminals 2 and 5 will be able to be screened for Covid-19 with pre-booked tests costing 80 pounds ahead of check-in. Results are made available in […]

‘Travel the world. Make a difference’ Says New WTTC Tourism Campaign

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Τhe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a major social media campaign aiming to raise awareness on the wide-ranging social benefits of travel. The new initiative asks travellers to think about the positive social impact that travel makes to people, places and communities dependent upon the travel & tourism sector for their livelihoods. […]

WTTC Calls for Global Coordinated Approach to Rebuild Travel Confidence

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The international travel and tourism industry needs a global coordinated approach that will enhance the travel experience, embrace new technologies and enact global health protocols in order to rebuild the confidence of travelers in a post-Covid-19 world, a recent report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) indicates. Compiled in collaboration with Oliver

WTTC Launches Virtual Events Series Focused on Tourism’s Recovery from Covid-19

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) this week will kick off its series of travel- and tourism-focused virtual events titled “One Voice – Towards a Brighter Future”. The series of events is designed to shed light on the devastating impact the coronavirus (Covid-19) is having on the Travel & Tourism sector, and how an internationally […]

100 Destinations Now Have ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp of WTTC

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Friday announced that the Philippines has become the official 100th destination using its ‘Safe Travels’ global safety and hygiene stamp. The stamp was developed three months ago by the WTTC in order to help restore confidence in travellers and work to revive an ailing Travel & Tourism […]

WTTC Launches Protocols for Safe Adventure Travel

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently unveiled its latest protocols for the global Travel & Tourism sector which focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism. The WTTC’s measures are designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels post coronavirus (Covid-19). “Adventure tourism is

WTTC and ICC Issue Covid-19 Restart Guide for Employers

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Photo Source: WTTC The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have published a set of recommendations for safely re-opening customer facing businesses in the age of Covid-19. As the coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread disruptions to global supply chains and businesses of all sizes, the tourism sector is […]