Most countries reopened their boundaries and travel sector. Travel shows started their in-person versions instead of virtual shows. But many people can’t afford to travel these days just because of the expensive testing requirements of many countries which finally weakens economic recovery.
Transparent and accurate information on the health and safety situation in source and recipient countries is a solution for these types of consequences. The simple solution that will help to restore the freedom of mobility is the common international approach to COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and certification. Targeted measures should be taken to prevent the transmission of viruses by infected travellers.
International standards should develop on time and the frequency and facility of tests, vaccinations, and on the provision and checking of testing and vaccination certificates and travel history data, in compliance with national regulations. The ethical issues of non-discrimination of travelers and protection of data should be guaranteed.
Individual biosecure risk assessment plays an important role in the implementation of these measures and appropriate strategies in communications by all is the need.
People’s desire to travel and enjoy freedom has been denied by Travel restrictions and closed borders. Now travellers are more aware of the new normal of Travel & Tourism after the COVID-19 crisis, and their choices and behaviors are different than the days before Covid. The use of digital technology like traveler identity, biometrics, and contactless transactions will help to facilitate safe and seamless travel. To Implement all these actions, the authorities should work together.
Purpose-driven Travel & Tourism was already emerging, as travellers intentionally seek to grow and engage with the world in new ways. In the new normal new ways have the demand to sustain business and health. It is better to adopt a culture of Health. Nature and culture are the valuable assets of the Travel & Tourism sector.
Through protecting the planet and people in the long-term, the Travel & Tourism sector can create and sustain shared value, making its fullest contribution to fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals and the mission that a world where “no-one will be left behind”.
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