COVID-19 has placed the whole world on lockdown, with new research from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing that 100% of global destinations continue to have restrictions on travel in place, and 72% have completely closed their borders to international tourism. From the start of the crisis, the United Nations specialized agency for tourism has […]
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The top solutions for accelerating the recovery of tourism have been celebrated in the ‘Healing Solutions for Tourism’ Challenge. Launched by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and with the aim of identifying start-ups with ready-to-implement ideas for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on the sector, the […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 22% fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020, the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows. According to the United Nations specialized agency, the crisis could lead to an annual decline of between 60% and 80% when compared with 2019 figures. This places […]
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has outlined what the “new normal” will look like as countries begin to end their COVID-19 lockdowns and ease travel restrictions. “Travelling in the New Normal” is part of WTTC’s plan which includes critical steps and coordinated actions, including new standards and protocols, which offer a safe and […]
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UNWTO reports that 100% of destinations now have restrictions in place. Of these, 83% have had COVID-19-related restrictions in place already for four or more weeks and, as of 20 April, so far no destination has lifted them. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “Tourism has shown its commitment to putting people first. Our sector can also lead the way […]
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SETE has written a letter to the EU according to the Tourism recovery as part for EU’s economic recovery which is addressed at Thierry Breton, European Commissioner of Internal Market, President of EC Tourism Committee and communicated to Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission, Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner for Economy, Ylva Johanson, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner […]
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Emirates is stepping up precautionary measures at the airport and on board to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers. All cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety […]
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The scale of disruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The landmark report, published at a time of unprecedented disruption for the sector, shows that almost all global destinations have imposed restrictions on travel since January 2020, including complete […]
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The programme means that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate more than 1,400 flights per week at peak times in Summer 21, giving holidaymakers plenty of choice and flexibility. With 59 destinations and 365 routes available, customers and independent travel agents are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing popular summer hotspots such as the Canaries, Balearics, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. With daily and multiple weekly flights […]
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As the weeks pass and the British Government isn’t making any decision on refunds, ABTA steps in and issues new guidance. International travel has been brought to a complete standstill by government measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic and this has led to hundreds of thousands of holidays being affected. Customers are strongly encouraged to […]
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