Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “Protecting public health must remain the priority and WTTC strongly supports safety protocols to stop the spread of COVID-19. However, the EU’s recommendation to reimpose restrictions on U.S. travellers is a step backwards and will only slow down the recovery of the sector. “With high vaccination levels in […]
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travelers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term. However, a majority are also frustrated with the “hassle factor” around COVID-19 protocols, including confusion and uncertainty about travel rules, testing […]
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The travel industry must remain “cognisant” and “agile” this summer as changes to travel protocols “keep coming”, the chief executive of The Travel Corporation has predicted. Brett Tollman said governments around the world would continue to adjust Covid regulations over the “next 90 to 120 days” due to the pandemic, creating a situation that was […]
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