WTM London 2019: Brexit will bring staffing challenges, Etoa warns

The association, which has more than 1,100 members – almost 30 of whom will be on its stand at WTM London – said it would be using this year’s event to inform and support the sector in the face of this political uncertainty.

Amid myriad concerns on Brexit, Tom Jenkins, CEO of Etoa, said: “One of the biggest impacts that we can predict – and which is already taking hold – is recruitment.

“The impact on the end of freedom of movement for our members and their clients is enormous. Our members need multi-linguists, yet talented European residents are being put off from coming to the UK for work, as future regulations are as yet unclear.”

Elsewhere at WTM London, Etoa will champion its 2020 vision of Better Tourism in Europe as it seeks a more “sustainable business environment” amid concerns about overtourism.