The tourism sector, like no other economic activity with social impact, is based on interaction amongst people. UNWTO has been guiding the tourism sector’s response on several levels:
· By cooperating closely with the World Health Organization (WHO), the lead UN agency for the management of this outbreak;
· by ensuring with WHO that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessary impact on international travel and trade;
· by standing in solidarity with affected countries; and · by emphasizing tourism’s proven resilience and by standing ready to support recovery.