WTTC welcomes EC guidelines to safely restart Travel & Tourism in Europe in 2020 and beyond

The move by the European Commission is hoped to herald a phased restart of travel across Europe this summer, while ensuring the safety and health of travellers and those who work in the Travel & Tourism sector.

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Leaders envision a more Earth-friendly industry, post-Covid

Officials at the forefront of the sustainable travel movement are hopeful for more ethical, responsible tourism when the industry reboots.

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Tour operators say 2020 is slipping away

Any hope of a fast travel recovery from coronavirus appears to have faded, with representatives of some the country’s top tour operators saying that a 2021 rebound is more realistic.

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Richard Branson to Sell up to 12 Percent Stake in Virgin Galactic

The VSS Unity craft flies during a supersonic test flight on May 29, 2018. As Virgin Galactic moves toward starting operations, nearly 8,000 people have registered their interest. Virgin Galactic

Skift Take: Virgin Group will sell about $500 million shares in Virgin Galactic, the space-tourism venture, to raise funds for its other travel businesses. The move by owner Richard Branson signals the wallop still awaiting space tourism and travel generally.

— Sean O'Neill

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World tourism remains at a standstill as 100% of countries impose restrictions on travel

UNWTO has found that 83% of destinations in Europe have introduced complete closure of borders for international tourism. In the Americas, this proportion stands at 80%, in Asia and the Pacific it is 70%, in the Middle East it is 62% and in Africa it is 57%.

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Even Wide-Open Glacier National Park Will Face Social Distancing Challenges

Iceberg Lake Trail, Glacier National Park Cody Wellons / Flickr

Skift Take: No attraction or destination will be spared headaches when travel begins to reopen.

— Tom Lowry

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Royal Caribbean Group: Continued disruptions to travel may result in further suspensions

The company has been developing a comprehensive and multi-faceted program to address the unique public health challenges posed by COVID-19. This includes, among other things, enhanced screening, upgraded cleaning and disinfection protocols and plans for social distancing

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