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According to the latest World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Barometer, the collapse in international travel represents an estimated loss of USD 1.3 trillion in export revenues – more than 11 times the loss recorded during the 2009 global economic crisis. The crisis has put between 100 and 120 million direct tourism jobs at risk, many of them in small and medium-sized …
Speaking to the 8th Virtual Meeting of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Tourism Crisis Committee this week, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu acknowledged that the latest measures to confront the most recent waves of COVID-19 transmission are weighing heavily on global travel and tourism. She emphasized that there were few signs of near-term relief ahead for …
As the year 2020 winds down, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is hopeful for recovery improvement following “what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism.” WTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili, said almost overnight, the pandemic brought global tourism to a complete standstill, and millions of people missed chances to explore different places and embrace different cultures …
Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing a 70% fall in international arrivals for the first eight months of 2020. According to the newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals plunged 81% in July and 79% in August, traditionally the …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has said it will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see them collaborate on a range of topics, with the common goal of driving recovery and making …
The cost of the restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is there for all to see. According to World Tourism Organization (WTO), between January and May, the sudden and rapid fall in tourist arrivals cost an estimated $320 billion. That’s three times greater than the impact of the Great Recession of 2007-2009 on our sector – and …
By Vijay Poonoosamy COVID-19 has grounded airlines all over the world. These four charts show the industry’s main challenges now and in the near future. Quarantines, economic recession and health fears are likely to continue to weigh on passenger numbers. Record losses have already forced governments to step in – but continued support may be tied to conditions around …
The enormous toll of COVID-19 on international tourism has now become clear, with United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data showing the cost up to May was already three times that of the 2009 Global Economic Crisis. As the situation continues to evolve, the United Nations specialized agency has provided the first comprehensive insight into the impact of the …
United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said its Member States from across Africa have shared their priorities for tourism against the backdrop of COVID-19. As with every other global region, African destinations have been hit hard by the restrictions on travel introduced in response to the pandemic. The sudden and unexpected drop in tourist arrivals has placed many millions of …
Governments around the world have responded quickly and strongly to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on their tourism sectors, new research from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has found. As many destinations begin to ease restrictions on travel, the specialized United Nations agency has released its first Briefing Note on Tourism and COVID-19, illustrating efforts taken to safeguard jobs and …
