(TAN): WTTC has called for the removal of all “unnecessary quarantines” to check the Covid-19 pandemic.
WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara said: “WTTC supports measures designed to curb Covid-19 and protect public health but calls for the complete removal of unnecessary quarantines. Requiring inbound travellers and holidaymakers to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test should ensure safe travel. This will be critical to encourage essential bookings for future flights and holidays.”
“However, there is still uncertainty around the type of tests which will be accepted upon arrival, and they must be made widely accessible and affordable for all,” she said.
According to Guevara, continuing with these damaging quarantines and added unnecessary restrictions will impact forward bookings which will be vital to revive international air travel, bring back travel & tourism sector jobs and resuscitate the global economy, while also protecting public health.
“WTTC has long called for an internationally recognised rapid and cost-effective testing regime upon departure at airports worldwide. This would avoid exporting the virus, especially by departing outbound passengers, and aid the restoration of international travel,” Guevara added.
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