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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could ‘significantly deter demand’ for Europe

The new EU entry-exit system was rollout out on 10 April - (Getty Images)

A global tourism association has warned that the EU’s new biometric data system could place Europe’s travel industry at a “clear disadvantage”.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents private sector travel and tourism businesses around the world, issued a statement on Wednesday warning that the long queues passengers are facing in European airports “could significantly deter demand” for trips to the continent.

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