50 Million Tourism Jobs Under threat
Monday 16th of March 2020
50 Million Tourism Jobs Under threat
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that up to 50 million jobs in the tourism sector are at risk due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Latest figures from the body, which represents the global tourism private sector, show that global travel could be adversely impacted by up to 25% in 2020.
Gloria Guevara, president of WTTC: The Covid-19 outbreak clearly presents a significant threat to the industry as a whole, to those employed within it, and those wishing to continue travelling. Travel has the strength to overcome this challenge and will emerge stronger and more robust by taking all necessary measures to tackle Covid-19 and the understandable concern which surrounds it.
The huge global issue has also started its signs in Maldives. For protection, checking-in has been restricted in guesthouse and hotels, certain resorts have been locked down and people from several countries are restricted to enter the country. Resort employees continue to struggle in their jobs, with many forced to go on a no pay leave.
The World Travel & Tourism Council stated that when the time is right, WTTC and the global private sector will be ready to help and support the government and countries to recover from this.