Last week, Tobago was awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) “Safe Travels” stamp after the development of a Tourism Industry Health & Safety manual by the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL).
The Safe Travels stamp is the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp for travel and tourism designed specifically to address COVID-19 and similar outbreaks. It is awarded only to destinations with health protocols in sync with those of the WTTC — an international organisation that represents the global private sector of travel and tourism, with a mission to ensure the sector is seamless, secure, safe, inclusive, and sustainable. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has also welcomed and endorsed the WTTC Safe Travels stamp, which places the safety and hygiene of travellers as top priority.
Tobago is one of only three Caribbean destinations awarded this esteemed recognition from WTTC, and joins other leading global destinations certified and authorised to use the “Safe Travels” logo including Jamaica, Aruba, Dubai, and Spain. Tobago’s iconic “Tobago Beyond” logo will also be featured on WTTC’s website to identify and promote the island as an approved “Safe travels” destination to global audiences.
Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd CEO Louis Lewis addresses international media at WTM London 2019
Commenting on the significance of this award, TTAL CEO Louis Lewis, stated: “Receiving the stamp of approval of the WTTC for Tobago as a ‘Safe Destination’ is tremendously important for us as a destination promoting the island to potential visitors. Health and safety are the most important concerns for visitors at this time, and this stamp certainly endorses our efforts and will be a key factor in rebuilding confidence.”
As local brand ambassadors of the “Safe Travels” stamp, the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited will continue to advocate for industry stakeholders to implement the protocols outlined in the Agency’s Tourism Industry Health & Safety Manual that have been vetted and endorsed by the WTTC.
Written by Discover Trinidad & Tobago