Wttc News
WTTC to host Global Science Summit on Covid-19
The World Travel & Tourism Council will host a new event to examine the scientific evidence that can be used to inform practical solutions for mitigating and living with Covid-19.
WTTC gives cautious welcome to England quarantine-free travel
World Travel & Tourism Council president Gloria Guevara has welcomed a decision to remove quarantine requirements for travellers entering England from a number of countries.
WTTC highlights economic benefits of restarting tourism
New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council shows even a modest increase of just one million more international arrivals into Europe could generate an extra $0.48 billion in GDP.
London demand falls as quarantine slows bookings
Flight booking data shows London has fallen to the bottom of the top ten most booked European cities. The trend has been blamed on border and quarantine regulations choking travel by joint research from the World Travel & Tourism Council and ForwardKeys.
WTTC unveils safety protocols for global attractions
The World Travel & Tourism Council has unveiled its third phase of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels.
WTTC praises European efforts to reopen tourism sector
The World Travel & Tourism Council has praised European efforts to reopen borders in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Officials at the European Commission earlier recommended Schengen member states lift all internal border controls.
JA Resorts & Hotels wins WTTC stamp of approval
To go above and beyond in assuring guests’ safety, JA Resorts & Hotels has introduced a comprehensive programme of hygiene protection. The scheme maps the guest journey in any JA property from arrival to check-out.
WTTC hygiene accreditation scheme gains traction
WTTC designed the Safe Travels stamp to enable travellers to identify destinations and businesses which adopted relevant health and hygiene protocols.
Criticism of UK quarantine plan grows ahead of launch
A chorus of criticism from the hospitality industry has greeted confirmation the UK will introduce quarantine measures from next week. Home secretary Priti Patel underlined the new system will be implemented on Monday, with all arrivals in the country expected to self-isolate for 14-days.
WTTC launches global hygiene stamp to tourism sector
The World Travel & Tourism Council has launched a global safety and hygiene stamp. The stamp will allow travellers to recognise governments and businesses which have adopted global hygiene protocols.
WTTC unveils new hospitality confidence boosting measures
The World Travel & Tourism Council has unveiled a range of new worldwide measures the organisation argues would allow for the restart of the hospitality sector.
Breaking Travel News investigates: World Travel & Tourism Council examines the new normal
The World Travel & Tourism Council has outlined what the future might look like as countries tentatively begin to end their Covid-19 lockdowns and ease travel restrictions. Here Breaking Travel News takes a closer look