The World Journey & Tourism Council (WTTC) has added 100 locations to its ‘Protected Travels’ accreditation scheme, with the Philippines changing into the newest member.
The stamp, which was developed with a purpose to assist restore confidence in travellers and work to revive an ailing tourism sector, is now additionally being utilized by many extra main vacation locations such because the Maldives, Bermuda, Namibia, Uganda and Montenegro.
The specifically designed stamp allows travellers to recognise locations all over the world which have adopted well being and hygiene international standardised protocols – to allow them to expertise ‘Protected Travels’.
This landmark transfer by WTTC additionally acquired the backing of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
The launch of worldwide protocols to recuperate the tourism sector have been embraced by over 200 chief executives together with a number of the main tourism teams from round thew world.
Gloria Guevara, WTTC chief government, stated: “We’re delighted to see our modern initiative is proving such an important success and is being utilized by locations from all corners of the globe.
“The 100 locations which now proudly use the stamp are working collectively to assist rebuild client confidence worldwide.
“We welcome the Philippines, an unbelievable vacation spot and residential to a number of the world’s most lovely islands, as our 100th vacation spot, in addition to different well-liked locations across the globe equivalent to Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia and Kenya.”
She added: “Because the stamp continues to achieve in reputation, travellers will extra simply be capable of recognise the locations worldwide which have adopted the brand new set of worldwide protocols, encouraging the return of ‘Protected Travels’ all over the world.
“The success of the Protected Travels stamp reveals its significance not solely to international locations and locations, but in addition to travellers and the 330 million folks all over the world who work in and rely upon a thriving the tourism sector.”
