Recommendations for Action
Supporting Jobs and Economies Through Travel & Tourism
A Call for Action to Mitigate the Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Accelerate Recovery
COVID-19 | Resources
UNWTO Global Tourism Dashboard
Loss of 850 million to 1.1 billon international tourists
Loss of US$ 910 billion to US$ 1.2 trillion in export revenues from tourism
100 to 120 million jobs at risk
Report: Travel Restrictions 3rd
This latest research shows that while discussions on possible first measures for lifting restrictions are underway, 100% of destinations worldwide still have COVID-19 related travel restrictions for international tourists in place.
Tourism Recovery Technical Assistance Package
We are facing an unprecedented global health crisis, the repercussions of which are being felt in all sectors of society and the economy.
Knowledge
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Measures to Support Tourism
This compilation of country and international policy responses aims to share and monitor worldwide measures to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 crisis in the travel and tourism sector and accelerate recovery.
Report: Travel Restrictions 2nd
This latest research shows that while discussions on possible first measures for lifting restrictions are underway, 100% of destinations worldwide still have COVID-19 related travel restrictions for international tourists in place.
Latest Impact assessment
67 million fewer international tourists up to March translates into US$80 billion in lost
UNWTO has outlined three possible future scenarios depending on how the crisis unfolds
#TravelTomorrow
By staying home today, we can travel tomorrow
Our response must be fast, coherent and united so that we can all travel again
Know the Impact
International tourism has seen continued expansion, despite occasional shocks, demonstrating the sector’s strength and resilience and benefiting all regions in the world.
Report: Travel Restrictions 1st
The landmark report, published at a time of unprecedented disruption for the sector, shows that almost all global destinations have imposed restrictions on travel since January 2020, including complete bans on all travel as they work to contain the pandemic.
Supporting Recovery
UNWTO calls for solid international leadership and for tourism to be included as a priority in future recovery efforts
Health advice for tourists
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, many people around the world continue to travel: for leisure, for business and for vital humanitarian reasons.