WTTC congratulates the EU on the adoption of the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), a pre-authorization system which allows the EU to know who is entering the EU, from where and if they pose a risk to EU security.
Lapho i-ETIAS iqala ukusebenza, zonke izakhamuzi zezwe lesithathu ezingenazo i-visa ezihlela ukuya endaweni ye-Schengen kuzodingeka zifake isicelo sokugunyazwa ngaphambi kokuhamba. Inhloso yalokhu ukwenza lula uhambo oluya e-EU nokwenza kube lula ukuhlola imingcele.
During negotiations, WTTC stressed the importance of the process to be made as easy as possible for legitimate travelers.
In addition to the ease of process, WTTC also advocated for the fees to remain at a reasonable level, one that did not discourage travelers from coming to Europe. The final fee of seven euros meets this balance.
“We see this as an important first step in the digitalization of travel. The ultimate aim will be the use of biometric technology to ensure seamless, more efficient and more secure travel. WTTC is committed to enhancing security and improving the entire passenger journey. This will essentially maximize the potential of the Travel & Tourism to create jobs and drive economic growth,’ stated Gloria Guevara, President & CEO World Travel & Tourism Council.
I-ETIAS izoba mahhala kwabangaphansi kweminyaka engu-18 nangaphezulu kweminyaka engu-70.
Ukufaka isicelo se-ETIAS kuhloswe ukuba kusheshe futhi kube lula, okungadingi ngaphezu kwencwadi yokuhamba, ikhadi lesikweletu kanye nokufinyelela ku-inthanethi. Iningi labafakizicelo lizothola impendulo emaminithini ambalwa. Uma ulwazi olwengeziwe, imibhalo noma inhlolokhono izodingeka, amathuba ahlukene azonikezwa kucatshangelwa isimo somhambi.
WTTC welcomes the fact that the needs of the travel and tourism community were taken into account whilst ensuring enhanced EU security.
Uhlelo olusha lwamukelwe namuhla (ngoLwesine, 5 kuJulayi) eNhlanganweni Yephalamende YaseYurophu eStrasbourg futhi kulindeleke ukuthi iqale ukusebenza ngo-2021.
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