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Travel praised for going to ‘extraordinary lengths’ to help Ukrainian refugees

Europe
Will Payne
13 April 2022

From hotel rooms to vital supplies, travel and tourism businesses around the world have come together to support refugees escaping the conflict in Ukraine, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

The white paper was put together by a task force comprising international organisations and experts from the region

WTTC members such as Accor, Carnival Corporation, Hilton, Internova Travel Group, Marriott International and MSC Cruises have donated rooms, transport, clothing, food, shelter, urgent supplies and money to help those impacted by the conflict.

Meanwhile, in Ukraine, hotels have stayed open to offer a base to charities, journalists, and those in need of accommodation.

Julia Simpson, WTTC president and chief executive, said there has been an "outpouring of support" from the global travel and tourism industry.