UNWTO - EBRD and UNWTO Partner to Boost Tourism Recovery

 

• EBRD and UNWTO to boost recovery of the tourism sector
• More than 10 countries to be included in the plans
• Actions include safety and hygiene protocols and incentive plans to revive demand

Madrid, Spain, 26 June 2020 - The rapid spread of coronavirus has had a massive impact on many sectors of the global economy, with tourism being among the hardest hit. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to boost the recovery of the tourism sector across the 38 economies where the Bank invests. According to an analysis by UNWTO, all worldwide destinations introduced restrictions on travel in response to Covid-19 an unprecedented act. While some destinations are starting to ease restrictions, the crisis is far from over and this lockdown has led to a massive fall in international tourist arrivals. In light of such unprecedented events, the EBRD and UNWTO have agreed to take immediate action to facilitate the recovery of tourism. The support is currently envisaged for a number of countries, including Albania, Armenia, Croatia, Egypt, Georgia, Greece, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey and Uzbekistan. Read more on the UNWTO website.