U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz) is proposing offering tax credits to Americans who spend money on lodging and entertainment as a way to encourage more travel domestically.
The UNWTO World Tourism Barometer reports that the sector is beginning to restart in some areas, most notably in Northern Hemisphere destinations.
The Fren.ch Caribbean island of St Barth officially began welcoming back visitors to the island on Monday
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday pushed back against pressure from airlines to reopen the nation’s borders.
Cuba has just announced the reopening of its borders following months of lockdown measures, with Canadians being the first to be welcomed back.
UNWTO has urged both governments and international organizations to make tourism – a leading employer and pillar of economic growth – a priority.