Rethinking tourism

Tourism can drive the global recovery, but restarting it must be done responsibly, requiring political will and investments.

The agenda of Italy’s G20 presidency is built on three core pillars: ‘People, Planet and Prosperity’. Undoubtedly, in the 22 years since the G20 was first established at the level of finance ministers and central bank governors, much progress has been made in each of these areas.

International tourism can thrive again — but not without political will

Despite the global vaccine roll out, the world still faces paralyzing uncertainty. The third wave of COVID-19 has caused countries to close travel corridors and even introduce forced hotel quarantine for all arrivals. It’s safe to say that global tourism stands at a crucial juncture, stuck between an ongoing crisis and the welcome prospect of revitalization in the near future.

Responsible and inclusive growth at heart of tourism’s recovery

Tourism touches almost every part of our societies. The sector has a unique power to transform lives and provide opportunities, including for those who might otherwise be left behind. Around the world, in countries at all development levels, many millions of jobs and businesses are dependent on a strong and thriving tourism sector.
 

Renforcer le soutien et la coordination pour une reprise sûre et durable du tourisme

Le tourisme est un moteur important de l’économie mondiale, qui représente 7 % du commerce international. À l’échelle mondiale, le tourisme soutient, directement ou indirectement, 1 emploi sur 10. La crise de la Covid-19 a causé des ravages dans l’économie du tourisme, avec des répercussions sans précédent sur l’emploi et sur l’activité d’entreprise.

Unless we take these steps, UK quarantine restrictions against Spain will do more harm than good

The UK government described its imposition of quarantine restrictionsagainst Spain as a necessary step. But while the government must safeguard its citizens, knee-jerk reactions could do more harm than good.
As well as undermining public trust and confidence – precious commodities that have taken months to rebuild

To help prevent a bad recession from turning into a major depression, it’s vital we bring in a globalised test, track and trace system for coronavirus

There’s no way the global economy will come roaring back without the engine of tourism behind it.
For obvious reasons, though, many people are reluctant to travel.
Short of a vaccine, what can restore their confidence?

How to rescue global tourism from the coronavirus pandemic

Some fear that COVID-19 has halted globalization’s progress, eroding international cooperation, and decimating a primary driver of our interconnectedness: tourism. For those who are dedicated to global harmony and mutual engagement, or simply concerned about the future viability and prosperity as a sector, these outcomes are unacceptable.

Only through historic transformation can global tourism beat COVID-19

Globally, the sector is amongst the world’s top employers. International tourism represents 7% of total exports and is the world’s third-largest export category by earnings, after chemicals and fuels. In Europe alone, tourism generated almost $410 billion in revenues in 2019 and provided more than 27 million jobs. In short, tourism is central to the global economic machinery.

World Tourism Organization chief: PCR tests to travel are a step back

My message will be to be united, to be united will give us more possibilities to restart as fast as possible and millions of jobs are still at risk. Private companies, families and people who are working in the tourism industry are still suffering

Q&A: UNWTO Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General, UNWTO

The top five trends that will drive tourism’s recovery

The tourism industry was battered by the Covid pandemic in 2020, but Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the UNWTO, identifies the drivers that could incentivise tourism FDI in 2021.

Exclusive interview with UNWTO Secretary-General

Last January, UNWTO members re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili for a new mandate to lead the agency. HN had an exclusive chat with him to hear his upcoming plans and strategies amid an uncertain global tourism industry

China will be a main source market for European destinations, says UNWTO chief

As countries in Europe start to reopen to tourism amidst a decline in the spread of COVID-19, a senior official from the UNWTO

Message de la communauté du tourisme pour la paix

Après deux ans de pandémie de COVID-19, nos populations, comme l’ensemble des sociétés et des économies, n’ont que trop souffert.

Pour un tourisme plus fort et prêt pour l’avenir

Cette année aura été encore une année difficile pour nos sociétés, pour nos économies et pour le tourisme. Des millions et des millions d’emplois et d’entreprises restent menacés, leur sort suspendu à l’évolution de la crise et aux interventions des pouvoirs publics.

Alors que l'année 2020 s’achève, le tourisme attend avec détermination la reprise

Nous sommes presque à la fin de ce qui a été l'année la plus difficile de l'histoire du tourisme.
Presque du jour au lendemain, la pandémie a paralysé le tourisme mondial.

COVID-19 et la transformation du tourisme

Le tourisme nous rassemble, les restrictions sur les voyages nous séparent.
Plus grave encore, les restrictions sur les voyages empêchent aussi le tourisme de contribuer comme il le pourrait à un meilleur avenir pour tous.