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More Than 50% of Global Destinations Are Easing Travel Restrictions – But Caution Remains
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) | September 10, 2020
A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO “COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism” confirms the ongoing trend towards the gradual restart of tourism. Analysing restrictions up to 1 September, the research carried out by the United Nations specialized agency for tourism found that a total of 115 destinations (53% of all destinations worldwide) have eased travel restrictions, an increase of 28 since 19 July. Of...
COVID-19 Testing Is Critical to Restart Travel Safely
the Global Business Travel Association | July 30, 2020
GBTA Urges the EU to Boost Testing Capabilities Brussels, Belgium (30 July 2020) – As the travel industry braces for a second Covid-19 wave, GBTA, the Global Business Travel Association, calls for widening testing capabilities and requirements across the EU as a better alternative to blanket travel restrictions. “Sudden and unilateral shifts in government response, such as imposition of quarantines or border closures, take a heavy toll on the travel industry, further impeding economic recovery and causing chaos for travellers”, says Dave Hilfman, new Executive Director of GBTA and airline industry veteran. “Increased testing is w...
Tourism Restarts: 40% of Destinations Have Now Eased Travel Restrictions
July 30, 2020
The responsible restart of tourism is underway around the world as growing numbers of destinations ease COVID-19 related travel restrictions and adapt to the new reality. According to the latest analysis from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), 40% of all destinations worldwide have now eased the restrictions they placed on international tourism in response to COVID-19. The United Nations specialized agency for tourism has been monitoring global responses to the pandemic from the start of the crisis. This latest outlook, recorded on 19 July, is up from 22% of destinations that had eased restrictions on travel by 15 June and the 3% prev...
More Than 197M Travel & Tourism Jobs Will Be Lost Due to Prolonged Travel Restrictions
June 10, 2020
• WTTC says Governments must act now to save the sector • Prolonged travel restrictions and lack of urgency will result in the loss of $5.5 trillion in T&T GDP • Worst-case scenario can be avoided if governments around the world follow four-point plan for recovery and start easing restrictions now, ahead of the summer London, UK: More than 197 million jobs could be lost in the global Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as blanket anti-travel advisories and quarantine measures remain in place, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). T...
Nearly 3 Million UK Travel & Tourism Jobs Could Be Lost Due to Prolonged Travel Restrictions, According to New Research From WTTC
June 9, 2020
09/09/2020 - • Up to 2.9 million jobs are at risk in the UK Travel & Tourism sector alone • Prolonged travel restrictions could result in the loss of $186bn to UK GDP • 1.7m jobs could be saved if restrictions are removed in June • Worst-case scenario can be avoided if UK follows four-point plan for recovery London, UK: Nearly three million jobs could be lost in the UK Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as quarantine measures and blanket anti-travel advisories remain in place, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The deva...
Restrictions on Tourism Travel Starting to Ease but Caution Remains, UNWTO Reports
THE WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION (UNWTO) | June 1, 2020
The world is slowly opening up again, new research from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) indicates, with destinations cautiously easing travel restrictions introduced in response to COVID-19. As the United Nations specialized agency releases its Global Guidelines for Reopening Tourism, signalling a transition into gearing up for stronger and better recovery, 3% of all global destinations have now taken steps to ease travel restrictions. UNWTO has been monitoring the global response to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. The fourth edition of its COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism report, released to...
Will They Hit the Road on Day One?
Mower | May 13, 2020
NEW YORK – May 13, 2020 – More than one in four U.S. adults say travel is among the activities they are excited to return to when experts sound the all clear on COVID-19 restrictions. But will they be ready to go on Day One? A survey by independent marketing, advertising and public relations agency Mower reveals that 60 days will pass before a majority of Americans will feel comfortable returning to most travel-related activities. Americans will be more inclined to take the wheel than take to the skies It will be Day 30 before half of Americans anticipate feeling comfortable taking a vacation by car and Day 60 before half will fly...
World Tourism Remains at a Standstill as 100% of Countries Impose Restrictions on Travel
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) | May 11, 2020
From the start of the crisis, the United Nations specialized agency for tourism has been tracking responses to the pandemic. This latest research shows that while discussions on possible first measures for lifting restrictions are underway, 100% of destinations worldwide still have COVID-19 related travel restrictions for international tourists in place. Out of all 217 destinations worldwide, 156 (72%) have placed a complete stop on international tourism according to the data collected as of 27 April 2020. In 25% of destinations, restrictions have been in place for at least three months, while in 40% of destinations, restrictions were intr...
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