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The United States Travel Association has reacted angrily to suggestions American holidaymakers will be barred from Europe as the region reopens to tourism. Reports indicate the European Union is ready to ban most travellers from the United States, Russia and dozens of other countries considered too risky in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Officials […] More
All TUI tour operators and airlines are ready to restart their businesses as travel restrictions are eased across Europe. The first leisure flights have already taken off, with planes departing from Germany, Belgium and Switzerland last week. The Balearic Islands, Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and Croatia are the focus of the first holidays. “TUI appreciates the […] More
Without strong support, the sudden and unexpected fall in tourism could devastate the economies of small island developing states (SIDS), the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has warned. Since tourism is a strong socio-economic pillar of many such destinations, the impact that Covid-19 is having on the sector places millions of jobs and businesses at risk, […] More
VisitEngland has launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening. The move comes in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and supporting mark means businesses can demonstrate that […] More
Restrictions on travel, introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, are slowly being eased, allowing tourism to restart in a growing number of destinations. The latest research by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) shows that 22 per cent of all destinations worldwide (48 destinations) have started to ease restrictions, with Europe leading the way. At […] More
As tourism slowly restarts in an increasing number of countries, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released new data measuring the impact of Covid-19 on the sector. After several months of unprecedented disruption, the World Tourism Barometer reports that the sector is beginning to restart in some areas, most notably in northern hemisphere destinations. At […] More
Governments around the world have responded quickly and strongly to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on their tourism sectors, new research from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has found. As many destinations begin to ease restrictions on travel, the specialised United Nations agency has released its first briefing note on tourism and Covid-19, illustrating efforts […] More
The World Tourism Organisation has welcomed Spain’s readiness to lead the way in restarting tourism. The head of the United Nations specialised agency attended a meeting with Spanish president, Pedro Sánchez, in Madrid earlier to learn about his government’s work to ease restrictions on travel introduced as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. UNWTO secretary-general […] More
