UNWTO Seeks to Ease Holiday Visa Restrictions Across Countries, say
Holiday Hypermarket
LONDON, November 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
-Tourism ministers and industry
leaders have pledged to ease entry procedures for tourists-
The chairman of the executive board of TUI Travel - parent company
for Holiday Hypermarket - joined a panel of ministers from around
the world recently to discuss easing border control requirements
for holidaymakers.
The discussion took place at the 2012 UNWTO & WTM Ministers'
Summit, held in London, and
brought key members of the private and public sector together to
discuss stimulating countries' economic growth through tourism.
Public sector panellists included ministers from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Indonesia, Mexico, the
Philippines, South
Africa and the United
Kingdom.
For those living in the UK, visa requirements are dependent on a
person's type of British nationality. Some countries, such as
Australia, require visas on
arrival, while visiting countries such as Cuba, India and China requires pre-arrival visas.
E-Commerce Manager at Holiday Hypermarket, Calum Macdonald, comments: "Applying for visas
before travelling or paying expensive fees at arrival gates is not
a great way to start a holiday, whether you're heading to the
Caribbean for leisure or doing business in the Middle East.
"We see this Ministers' Summit not only as a way to relax the
barriers between us but also to generate jobs and support tourism
worldwide. This is an industry that is absolutely essential for
many countries as it creates opportunities for employment in
countless goods and services industries."
About Holiday Hypermarket:
Holiday Hypermarket (http://www.holidayhypermarket.co.uk/) is a
UK based holiday comparison community. We are passionate about
helping people in the UK explore, learn and enjoy the world by
removing the obstacles that keep them from getting the most out of
their holidays. We do this by providing a travel comparison site
that allows you to effortlessly find the best deals with the
assistance of a knowledgeable community of fellow travellers who
love to share travel advice.
With Holiday Hypermarket you have access to a huge number of
travel suppliers which will help you choose either a late deal or
your next year's summer holiday. This, combined with our excellent
customer service and vibrant online community, makes Holiday
Hypermarket a great place to start exploring the world.
SOURCE Holiday Hypermarket