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UNWTO urges governments to restart international tourism
The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should lead to a rise in international mobility over the weeks and months ahead, the body said.
UKHospitality urges review of self-isolation rules
The body argues the current rules are proving “massively disruptive” for hospitality businesses across the UK and leading to venue closures and reduced operating hours.
UNWTO predicts $4tr tourism loss following Covid-19 pandemic
The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021, according to a new report.
NYC & Company launches extensive recovery campaign
The $30 million project is being rolled out as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, more people are vaccinated and as travel resumes in the United States and beyond.
ABTA: Travel no longer willing to be a ‘political orphan’
The travel sector is unwilling to be a “political orphan” any longer, ABTA chief executive, Mark Tanzer, has told an industry audience. He was speaking at the Travel Matters conference today.
WTTC warns losses will mount if travel reopening is delayed
The UK will lose up to £639 million a day during July if international travel remains off limits, according to an open letter to the UK prime minister from the World Travel & Tourism Council.
ABTA issues latest plea for financial support
Analysis from ABTA estimates that 195,000 people working in the UK travel industry have either lost their job or are at risk of losing their job due to the Covid-19 crisis.
UNWTO works to bolster Brand Africa
African members of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation have agreed to work together to establish a new narrative for tourism across the continent.
Choose travel insurance wisely urges Which?
Fewer than one in 100 travel insurance policies provide ‘complete’ cover for Covid-19 disruption, a Which? analysis of more than 250 policies has revealed.
On the Beach prepares for September relaunch
On the Beach has seen adjusted revenue for the six months to the end of March fall to just £12 million. This is down 77 per cent from the £53 million reported for the same period last year.
UKHospitality warns of job losses if Covid-19 restrictions are extended
The government must stick to its roadmap and lift all restrictions on June 21st or risk further jeopardising the future of thousands of hospitality businesses, UKHospitality has warned.
ABTA releases new Travel Day of Action information
Updated information on the activities around the Travel Day of Action has been published by ATBA. The event is scheduled to take place on June 23rd across the UK.