World Tourism Organization – A United Nations specialized agency, UNWTO

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COVID-19: PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill,
and tourism has been the worst affected of all major economic sectors.
Against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, up-to-date and reliable
information is more important than ever, both for tourists and for the
tourism sector.
By cooperating closely with the World Health Organization (WHO), the
lead UN agency for the management of this outbreak;
 by ensuring with WHO that health measures are implemented in
ways that minimize unnecessary impact on international travel and
trade;
 by standing in solidarity with affected countries; and
 by emphasizing tourism’s proven resilience and by standing ready to
support recovery.

RESTARTING TOURISM 4 JUN 20

At both the local and the global level, the crisis we have faced up to
together has shown the importance of making the right decisions at the
right time.
The time has come to restart tourism!
We do so on the back of many weeks of hard work and commitment. This
crisis has affected us all. Many, at every level of the sector, have made
sacrifices, personally or professionally. But in the spirit of solidarity that
defines tourism, we united under UNWTO’s leadership to share our
expertise and abilities. Together, we are stronger, and this cooperation will
be essential as we move onto the next stage.
Our research shows that several countries around the world are starting
to ease restrictions on travel. At the same time, governments and the
private sector are working together to restore confidence build and trust –
essential foundations for recovery.
 World Tourism Organization – A United Nations specialized agency, UNWTO
https://www.unwto.org/

In the first stage of this crisis, UNWTO united tourism to assess the likely
impact of COVID-19, mitigate the damage to economies, and safeguard
jobs and businesses.
Now, as we change gears together, UNWTO is taking the lead again.
Last week, we convened the fifth meeting of the Global Tourism Crisis
Committee. Here, we launched the UNWTO Global Guidelines to Restart
Tourism. This important document outlines our roadmap and priorities for
the sector in the challenging months ahead, from providing liquidity for
vulnerable businesses to opening borders and coordinating new health
protocols and procedures.
At the same time, we continue to promote innovation and sustainability.
These must no longer be small parts of our sector, but instead must be at
the heart of everything we do. This way, as we restart tourism, we can
build a sector that works for people and planet.
Governments and businesses are increasingly on our side as we work to
build this new tourism.
UNWTO is also working to make sure that tourists too share in this vision.
Our partnership with CNN International will take our positive message to
millions of people around the world. The #TravelTomorrow message,
embraced by so many, is one of responsibility, hope and determination.
And now, as we do get ready to travel again, we remind tourists of the
positive difference their choices can make.
Our actions can be meaningful and highlight the road ahead, travelling
again to restart tourism