WTTC Global Summit showcased protocols for successful international events
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC is applauding efforts in the successful staging of its Global Summit recently in Cancun, Mexico.
It was successfully held following months of meticulous planning and implemented with rigorous health and safety protocols.
It involved nearly 1,500 PCR and Antigen tests being undertaken during the event.
More than 600 delegates from over 40 countries attended the Global Summit, and COVID-19 tests were taken by delegates upon arrival, during, and upon departure from the event.
Of those attending, 99.8% returned with a negative result, with only two individuals testing positive on arrival and declined admittance within the ‘summit bubble’.
Just one individual tested positive prior to departure, but due to enhanced health and safety protocols, such as mask wearing and physical distancing, no further positive cases were reported.
To deliver the event safely, the WTTC Health & Safety committee reviewed the global requirements and recommendations from the WHO, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the UK Government, and the Government of Quintana Roo.
The global tourism body also worked closely with Global Rescue, a WTTC Member and Strategic Sponsor, and a specialist in travel risk and crisis management.
Virginia Messina, WTTC Senior Vice President, said: "After months of meticulous planning, we are delighted to have delivered a safe and successful Global Summit ".
"The event was a platform for the recovery of the travel and tourism sector which has been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic."
"We truly believe we have shown the world how international events, and indeed international travel, can take place by observing the latest health and safety protocols."
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
CCS Insight: eSIMs ready to take the travel world by storm
Germany new European Entry/Exit System limited to a single airport on October 12, 2025
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season