The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a warning about potential disruptions to tourism spending caused by the implementation of a new border control system across European Union (EU) borders.
The council cautions that these border delays may place as much as $45 billion in tourism revenue at risk, as the extended processing times could affect millions of visitor arrivals within the EU.
Border Delays and Visitor Impact
Travelers heading to the EU should prepare for possible significant wait times as new border checks are put into effect. The enhanced control system aims to regulate entry and exit more closely but is currently
causing longer queues and slower processing times at border crossings.
Such delays threaten to disrupt travel plans for many visitors and have a tangible impact on tourism spending throughout the region.
