WTTC: tourism and travel jobs to grow by 18 percent next year

The travel and tourism sector’s continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one third in 2021, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The economic modelling was conducted by Oxford Economics on behalf of WTTC and calculated a baseline scenario based on the current global vaccination rollout, consumer confidence and relaxed travel restrictions in some regions around the world. WTTC said that the recovery of the sector has been hampered by the lack of international coordination, severe travel restrictions and slower vaccination rates in some parts of the world.

WEGO partners with Sultanate of Oman to promote destination to GCC travelers

Wego, one of the largest online travel marketplaces in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism have signed an agreement to promote Oman’s tourism sites in the GCC region.

Oman has opened its borders to visitors from the GCC and recently announced that it is open for Covid-19 vaccine holders from September 1, 2021. The sultanate has eased its travel restrictions but is implementing precautionary measures and following through with the vaccination drive across the country, ensuring safe travel for everyone.

Over 550,000 searches were performed on Wego’s platform in Q3 2021 from the GCC to Oman. Out of these searches, 34 percent were from KSA, 27 percent from UAE, 16 percent from Kuwait, 14 percent from Qatar and 10 percent from Bahrain.