WTTC hails travel and tourism workers for going 'extra mile'

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has hailed firms large and small for their efforts to volunteer employees’ time and expertise to mitigate the effects of the virus, with many "putting their lives on the line" to support their local communities.

The WTTC said efforts ranged from furloughed cabin crew helping in hospitals to relieve pressure on health systems; airlines operating additional cargo flights to ship vital medical equipment around the world; hotels providing free rooms for healthcare workers; and cruise lines offering their ships as floating hospitals.