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Business Travel Can Revive with 72-hour Quarantine-free Journeys, says WTTC

International business travel could restart if agreement is secured to safeguard journeys of up to 72-hours free from quarantines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Covid-19: New Guidelines by EASA/ECDC Reject Quarantine of Air Travelers

EU agencies EASA and ECDC have released guidelines to support a coordinated approach to reduce risks related to the movement of travelers in the Covid-19 era.

GNTO Presents the Way Greece Opened for Tourism Amidst Covid-19

The measures Greece implemented for the safe opening of tourism in summer 2020 were presented by the GNTO to the World Travel & Tourism Council's president and members.

Heathrow Airport Introduces Pre-flight Covid-19 Testing

London’s Heathrow Airport is now carrying out rapid one-hour Covid-19 tests before passengers board for travel.

‘Travel the world. Make a difference’ Says New WTTC Tourism Campaign

Τhe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a major social media campaign to raise awareness on the wide-ranging social benefits of travel.

WTTC Calls for Global Coordinated Approach to Rebuild Travel Confidence

The international travel & tourism industry needs a global coordinated approach that will enhance the travel experience in the post-Covid-19 era, says the WTTC.

WTTC Launches Virtual Events Series Focused on Tourism’s Recovery from Covid-19

The WTTC this week will kick off its series of tourism-focused virtual events titled “One Voice – Towards a Brighter Future”.

100 Destinations Now Have ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp of WTTC

One hundred destinations are now using the ‘Safe Travels’ global safety and hygiene stamp of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

WTTC Launches Protocols for Safe Adventure Travel

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its latest protocols that focus on measures to ensure the reopening of adventure tourism.

WTTC and ICC Issue Covid-19 Restart Guide for Employers

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have released a set of recommendations for safely re-opening customer facing businesses in the age of Covid-19.

WTTC Launches Interactive Covid-19 Travel Demand Recovery Dashboard

The WTTC has launched a new in-depth data dashboard highlighting the recovery of travel demand across flights and hotels in the post-Covid-19 era.

WTTC: Barriers to Global Travel Threaten 3 Million Tourism Jobs in the UK

Nearly three million tourism jobs in the UK look set to be lost due to barriers to global travel, such as quarantine measures and other restrictions, the WTTC says.

Travel & Tourism Insurance Guidelines by WTTC

The WTTC has unveiled its Insurance Guidelines to rebuild global consumer confidence to help encourage the return of travelling in the post-Covid-19 world.

WTTC Calls for Covid-19 Testing at All Airports

The WTTC is calling upon governments to carry out Covid-19 testing at airports in order to ensure the return of safe travels.

WTM London and UNWTO to Partner with WTTC for 2020 Ministers’ Summit

WTM London and UNWTO will partner with the WTTC for the 2020 Ministers’ Summit, which will focus on the challenges global tourism is facing due to Covid-19.

Covid-19: UK Travel Rule Change for Spain is ‘Disastrous’, Says WTTC

The WTTC said that the UK government’s decision to revert Spain to its at-risk countries list is "disastrous" for the hard-pressed Travel & Tourism industry.

WTTC Says No to Anti-travel Covid-19 Measures

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is warning governments around the world that further country-wide border closures could seriously jeopardize global economic recovery.

Covid-19 Travel Rules Must Be More Consistent, Says WTTC

The WTTC is calling for more consistent travel rules and Covid-19 advice by European countries to counter confusion by travellers and holidaymakers.

Athens Enters Top 10 Most Booked European Cities List at 4th Spot

Athens has moved to the 4th spot in the top 10 most booked European cities for 2020, according to ForwardKeys and the WTTC.

Protocols for Attractions, Car Hire and Short-term Rental post-Covid-19 by WTTC

The WTTC has unveiled more measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence and encourage the return of Safe Travels in the post Covid-19 world.