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UNWTO releases a COVID-19 Technical Assistance Package for Tourism Recovery

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package to offer guidance to Member States in response to COVID-19. The package is structured around three main pillars: economic recovery, marketing and promotion and institutional strengthening and resilience building. With tourism among the hardest-hit of all sectors, UNWTO has identified three possible scenarios for the months ahead. Depending […]

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WTTC unveils “Safe Travels” – new global protocols to restart the Travel & Tourism sector

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector has unveiled a range of new worldwide measures to restart the sector. The measures have been designed to rebuild confidence among consumers so they can travel safely once the restrictions are lifted. The new Safe Travels protocols provide consistency […]

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RYANAIR to restore 40% of scheduled flights from 1 July

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Ryanair, today (Tues 12th May) announced plans to return to 40% of normal flight schedules from Wed 1 July 2020, subject to Government restrictions on intra-EU flights being lifted, and effective public health measures being put in place at airports. Ryanair will operate a daily flight schedule of almost 1,000 flights, restoring 90% of its […]

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World Tourism remains at a standstill as 100% of countries impose restrictions on travel

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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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UNWTO recognizes world’s best innovators facing up to COVID-19

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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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UNWTO: The 3 scenarios for international Tourism|International Tourist Numbers Could Fall 60-80% in 2020

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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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WTTC outlines what “the new normal” will look like as we start to travel

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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: 100% of destinations now have restrictions in place

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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: Τourism recovery as part for EU’s economic recovery

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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 steps up safety measures for customers and employees at the airport and on board|video

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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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