A high-level delegation from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has concluded an official visit to Egypt to offer firm support for the government’s work to restart tourism and direct its benefits towards supporting livelihoods and preserving cultural heritage. As the United Nations released its landmark Policy Brief on COVID-19 and Transforming Tourism, with secretary-general […]
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More than 50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions but caution remains: UNWTO
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A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO ‘COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism’ confirms the ongoing trend towards the gradual […]
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Days after the event, the World Tourism Organisation has moved to express its “deep concern” and “strong condemnation” over the recently announced travel ban by the United States of America. The ban announced on Friday, effectively bars nationals of seven countries – Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen – from entering the US. […]