(January 20, 2021)
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has said
that more than 100 million jobs could return to the world tour
and tourism sector in 2021.
Last year, during the height of the pandemic, WTTC
warned there were 174 million travel and tourism jobs worldwide
Risk. However, in its most recent analysis, WTTC is the most optimistic
Scenario predicts up to 111 million jobs could be revitalized –
However, that would still be 17% below the 2019 numbers, which equates to 54
Millions fewer jobs.
This best-case scenario with travel recreation
from the end of March factors in widespread vaccinations
Programs and a rapid introduction of comprehensive test-and-trace
Regime, together with continuous, strong international
Coordination from the private and public sectors.
The more conservative result of the forecast
would still see a return of 84 million jobs but that would be 25%
below 2019 levels with 82 million fewer jobs restored.
In this scenario, the recovery is international
Travel will be postponed to the second half of 2021. Vaccines would be
introduced gradually, slowing global distance
Current travel barriers and restrictions
Lowering the demand for travel and lowering consumer confidence.
Gloria Guevara, CEO of WTTC, & CEO, said: “We
look forward to a strong summer travel thanks to a
Combination of mask wear, global vaccination rollout and
Tests on departure open the door to international travel
once more. Our latest research supports this and shows that it is
Definitely hope on the horizon for global travel and tourism
Sector in the coming year with the possible recovery of up to 111
Million jobs. This projected result will come as a great relief
be welcomed as the beginning of the long-awaited recovery, for a
Sector that has suffered the brunt of the enormous damage for so long
Travel restrictions.
“WTTC initially predicted the return of the sector
through its 100 million jobs recovery plan that was finally unveiled
The historic meeting of G20 tourism ministers in October was
For the first time 45 CEOs from WTTC members took part. Now we
I believe the return of the sector will be a reality, thanks in part
to WTTC’s commitment and determination to save and support them
Sector, through some of the darkest days of the pandemic. But we have to
Protection from complacency as recovery is not forgotten
Conclusion. There is still a long way to go and we will meet
many more bumps on the road ahead of us.
« Vaccinations in major source markets like that
The UK and US will help us get out of the pandemic
into a world where travel can flourish again. We cannot rely
only after a solution and the introduction of vaccines to restart
Trips abroad; Tests on departure will continue to be critical
restore the trip in compliance with the secure protocols and
Restoring as many jobs as possible in the travel and tourism sectors and in the economy as a whole. “
The new research found that at best
Scenario, travel and tourism will add to global GDP
Down 17% from 2019 to $ 7.4 trillion. WTTC
believes this is achievable with tests on departure, mandatory
Mask wearing and the global implementation of vaccination
Programs.
And in the more conservative result with a
If the recovery is slower, the sector’s contribution will more than decrease
a quarter (27%) to $ 6.5 trillion.
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