Dhaka, Sept. 12 -- A majority of destinations around the world (53 per cent) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO "COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism" confirms the ongoing trend towards the gradual restart of tourism.

Analysing restrictions up to September 1, the research carried out by the United Nations specialised agency for tourism found that a total of 115 destinations (53 per cent of all destinations worldwide) have eased travel restrictions, an increase of 28 since July 19. Of these, two have lifted all restrictions, while the remaining 113 c...