World Travel & Tourism Council News
WTTC critical of blanket travel bans
Gloria Guevara, WTTC chief executive, said: “While protecting public health is paramount, blanket travel bans cannot be the answer. They have not worked in the past and they will not work now.”
WTTC: Hospitality cannot wait for Covid-19 vaccine rollout
The World Travel & Tourism Council and major international industry bodies have joined forces to call for the immediate restoration of international travel using proven processes.
WTTC warns over Brexit no-deal job losses
The UK government and the EU must agree a deal over Brexit to save and secure thousands of jobs, argues the World Travel & Tourism Council.
WTTC Global Summited headed for Cancun next spring
Officials at the World Travel & Tourism Council have confirmed the 2021 Global Summit will take place in the Mexican beach destination from March 23rd-25th.
International coordination could see tourism recover by 2022, WTTC argues
World Travel & Tourism Council chief executive, Gloria Guevara, has said global tourism can recover from the Covid-19 pandemic by early 2022 if governments work together
WTTC welcomes move toward airport Covid-19 testing
The World Travel & Tourism Council has said millions of jobs could be saved by the roll-out of widespread testing for Covid-19 at European airports.
WTTC finds huge demand to travel next year
An overwhelming majority of US and Canadian travellers, as many as 99 per cent, are eager to travel again, with 70 per cent stating that they plan to take a holiday next year.
Vago calls for universal testing to relaunch tourism sector
Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’ executive chairman, has addressed tourism ministers from the G20 group of nations representing leading tourism brands from all regions of the world.
G20 tourism ministers meet with WTTC members for historic debate
In a historic first, G20 tourism ministers have hosted more than 45 chief executives and members of the World Travel & Tourism Council to assess the future of the sector.
WTTC Safe Travels scheme reaches new milestone
The World Travel & Tourism Council has added 100 destinations to its ‘Safe Travels’ accreditation scheme, with the Philippines becoming the latest member.
Hospitality industry gives mixed response to quarantine move
Bodies from across the UK tourism industry have given a cautious welcome to a refinement of the quarantine system, but said more must be done to boost the sector.
WTTC unveils guidelines for safe return to adventure tourism
The protocols focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism, which should see an increase in popularity as travellers seek more unique experiences post Covid-19.