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WTTC urges governments to streamline visa processes to promote the growth of the Travel and Tourism sector
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![Julia Simpson, Presidenta y CEO del WTTC, aseguró que mientras no se agilicen los procesos en la tramitación de visas, los cuales actualmente en algunos países presentan tiempos de espera excesivos oscilando entre 200 días y un año, se seguirá deteniendo la reactivación de los viajes para su completa recuperación a nivel global.]()
Julia Simpson, President and CEO of the WTTC, stated that unless visa processing is expedited, which currently presents excessive waiting times ranging from 200 days to a year in some countries, the revival of travel for full global recovery will continue to be hindered. Julia Simpson, Presidenta y CEO del WTTC, aseguró que mientras no se agilicen los procesos en la tramitación de visas, los cuales actualmente en algunos países presentan tiempos de espera excesivos oscilando entre 200 días y un año, se seguirá deteniendo la reactivación de los viajes para su completa recuperación a nivel global.
The World Travel and Tourism Council highlights the urgent need for improved processing times and the introduction of more efficient technologies for seamless and secure travel.
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on governments to expedite visa processes in order to boost the growth of the Travel and Tourism sector globally.
The sector, which currently accounts for 9.2% of the global GDP and supports one in every 11 jobs worldwide, is experiencing significant growth, outpacing the global economy.
However, Julia Simpson, President and CEO of the WTTC, stated that unless visa processing is expedited, which currently presents excessive waiting times ranging from 200 days to a year in some countries, the revival of travel for full global recovery will continue to be hindered.
Thus, the global organization urges the improvement of processing times and the introduction of more efficient technologies for seamless and secure travel.
"Investment in digital visas and biometrics, exemplified by the 'smart gates' at Dubai airport, is a successful example of technology that streamlines travel processes," said Julia Simpson.
The WTTC emphasized the need to continue driving initiatives to further facilitate the decarbonization of the Travel and Tourism sector, such as the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with a potential reduction in emissions of up to 80% compared to traditional aviation fuel.
While current levels of SAF production are minimal, conducting feasibility studies for its implementation is important.
The WTTC continues to collaborate with the Center for Sustainable Global Tourism, based in Saudi Arabia, through research that provides insights into the environmental and social impact of the sector, with the goal of advancing progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
