COVID 19 : UNWTO calls for Tourism to be included as a priority in future recovery efforts
UNWTO is advocating solid international leadership and tourism to be included in priority sector.
Tourism has become one of the the most affected sectors due to COVID 19 Pandemic. UNWTO ,basis it’s forecast suggests that international travels will be most affected post the opening of borders between countries.
Against a backdrop of travel restrictions being introduced, UNWTO underscores the importance of international dialogue and cooperation and emphasizes the COVID-19 challenge also represents an opportunity to show how solidarity can go beyond borders.
The tourism sector, like no other economic activity with social impact, is based on interaction amongst people. UNWTO has been guiding the tourism sector’s response on several levels:
- 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.
UNWTO continues to coordinate closely with WHO and other United Nations agencies, and UNWTO’s Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili maintains regular contact with governments and tourism sector leaders.