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WTTC Release Key Guidelines for Prevention of Illegal Wildlife Trade
Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 20, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released major new guidelines outlining how the global Travel & Tourism sector can work…
Approved Vaccine Inconsistency to Delay Restart of International Travel
London, United Kingdom, July 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved COVID-19 vaccines,…
City Leaders from Around the World Meet to Re-Imagine Urban Tourism
Porto, Portugal, July 14, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The mayors of some of the world’s leading destinations have met in Porto to rethink urban tourism in the post-pandemic age. Organized by UNWTO, the…
UNWTO: Tourism Takes Action on Plastic Waste and Pollution
Madrid, Spain, July 13, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Tourism businesses and destinations are stepping up their commitment to sustainability. Aimed at reducing waste and pollution across the sector, the…
UNWTO: Digital Tools to Revitalize Tourism
Porto, Portugal, July 10, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continues to energize the restart of tourism based on sustainability and innovation. An agreement with MUST…
UNWTO: Vaccines and Digital Solutions to Ease Travel Restrictions
Madrid, Spain, July 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should lead to a rise in international mobility over the…
Wine Tourism and Rural Development Discussed in Portugal in September 2021
Lisbon, Portugal, July 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Visit Portugal and the city of Reguengos de Monsaraz announce dates for the 5th UNWTO Global Conference on…
WTTC Economic Report Reveals COVID-19’s Dramatic Impact on Tourism
London, United Kingdom, July 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Asia Pacific was the region hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic according to the new annual Economic Trends Report from the World Travel &…
UNWTO in Mexico to Build on Historic Support for Tourism
Mexico City, Mexico, July 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has embarked on a first official visit to Mexico. The visit of the high-level…
Skål International Partners with WTTC on Safe Travels Stamp
Malaga, Spain, July 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Skål International has become an official member of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Associate Community. Skål International has been working…
WTTC Welcomes Launch of EU Digital COVID Certificate
London, UNited Kingdom, July 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, Senior Vice President WTTC, said: “WTTC is confident the EU Digital COVID Certificate will boost consumer confidence and the…
Global Economy Could Lose Over $4 Trillion Due to COVID-19
Madrid, Spain, June 30, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Economic losses are mounting in developing countries due to the absence of widespread COVID-19 vaccinations. The crash in international tourism due to…
WTTC on Call to Reimpose Quarantines on Arriving British Travellers
London, United Kingdom, June 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, WTTC Senior Vice President, said: “WTTC is very concerned about reversing quarantine measures and would urge against EU…
UNWTO Supports Zimbabwe to Measure Value of Tourism
Harare, Zimbabwe, June 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO commits to work with the Government of Zimbabwe to measure the importance of tourism for the country’s economy.
Zimbabwe has identified…
WTTC Responds to Latest News from the EU
London, United Kingdom, June 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Virginia Messina, Senior Vice President WTTC, said: “Today’s announcement from the EU advising member states to begin welcoming back U.S.…
WTTC and Harvard T.H. Chan School Release Papers to Drive Sustainability in Tourism
London, United Kingdom, June 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, and faculty and scientists of the…
UNWTO Jobs Factory Launched to Kickstart Tourism Jobs Recovery
Barcelona, Spain, June 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network. This innovative platform is…
Promoting Brand Africa to Realize the Continent’s Tourism Potential
Windhoek, Namibia, June 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO’s African Member States will work together to establish a new narrative for tourism across the continent. To better realize tourism’s potential…
WTTC and UNEP Release Report on Single-Use Plastic to Advance Sustainability
London, United Kingdom, Jun 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), launch a major new report today, addressing…
Abandon Failed Traffic Light System to Save UK Tourism Sector
London, United Kingdom, June 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The UK government must abandon the ‘failed and damaging’ traffic light system now if it is to save the stricken Travel & Tourism sector…