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New Google features to know the status of the coronavirus at the destination

Google wants to show the number of cases of coronavirus disease in the destination that the user intends to travel to, along with search results. Google's goal is to help reduce travel during the coronavirus outbreak. The update is scheduled to be released next week and will appear in Google search results as well as the Google Trips page

Create: Aug 16, 2020 Edit: Aug 16, 2020

New announcement of Qatar Airlines for passengers from Iran

From August 13, all travelers from Iran must submit a negative PCR test. Tests must be issued within 72 hours prior to departure from Qatar Airways-approved laboratories and must be paid for by the passenger. People who do not provide a copy of their medical certificate along with the consent form will not be allowed to fly on Qatar Airways flights. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the test if they are accompanied by family members whose test are negative.

Create: Aug 11, 2020 Edit: Aug 11, 2020

The catastrophic situation of the tourism industry in France

The French tourism industry has suffered $ 30 billion to $ 40 billion in damage following the spread of the coronavirus. Typically, about 9 million French people traveled to Spain, Italy and other countries these days. France, on the other hand, hosts about 17 million foreign tourists each year, who have been deprived of this benefit due to Coronavirus.

Create: Aug 11, 2020 Edit: Aug 13, 2020

Iranian passengers fly to Turkey using Qatari planes

Turkey has not yet announced a specific date for the resumption of flights to Iran. For this reason, Iranian passengers have to travel to Turkey through connection flights of a Qatari airline at a higher cost and time. Therefore, Iranian travelers must first meet the "Doha" conditions and then the Doha-Turkey conditions.

Create: Aug 9, 2020 Edit: Aug 9, 2020

5.8% recession due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the tourism industry

The Central Bank of Greece predicted; 5.8% recession due to the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the tourism industry Revenue from the tourism sector is critical to the Greek economy, accounting for about a quarter of the country's gross domestic product.

Create: Aug 8, 2020 Edit: Aug 8, 2020

86.6% increase in the value of world tourism transactions

Travel Daily News described global data transactions based on information from the World Bank; Total investment in tourism and leisure in the second half of 2020 reached $ 1.09 billion worldwide. The value increased 86.6 percent from the previous three months, with North America leading the way. The top countries in terms of number of transactions were the United States with 19 transactions, India with 9 transactions and China with 8 transactions.

Create: Aug 4, 2020 Edit: Aug 9, 2020

96 percent reduction in hotel and accommodation bookings in Portugal

According to statistics released by the Portuguese National Statistics Organization; The number of hotel reservations in this country in June decreased by 96% compared to the same month last year to 210,000. On the other hand, considering the domestic requests, the hotel reservation of these hotels in the country in June shows a decrease of 82% compared to last year. Forty-five percent of Portugal's hotels were closed in June.

Create: Aug 4, 2020 Edit: Aug 13, 2020

A sharp decline in income of the tourism industry in Spain

According to published statistics, the number of foreign tourists who came to Spain in June decreased by 98% compared to the same month last year. On the other hand, the number of foreign tourists in Spain during the first six months of this year was 72% less than in the first half of last year.

Create: Aug 4, 2020 Edit: Aug 13, 2020

Memorandum of Understanding between Pakistan and Germany to Develop Tourism Industry

The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Islamabad and Berlin. According to the memorandum, a € 3 million facility package will be used to create jobs in Pakistan. People who have lost their jobs due to the outbreak of the coronavirus can receive these facilities and start their activities in the field of tourism.

Create: Aug 1, 2020 Edit: Aug 3, 2020

Hard winter awaits airlines

Most economists believe that it will take two to three years to return to pre-corona status. These experts predict that if the airlines are not helped, they will face a difficult winter.

Create: Aug 1, 2020 Edit: Aug 3, 2020

Corona has grounded the world aviation industry

Corona has grounded the world aviation industry. Report of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); The number of international air passengers will decrease by about 1 billion and 200 million (equivalent to two thirds) by September 2020. Revenues of airlines worldwide will fall by about $ 235 billion by September this year.

Create: Aug 1, 2020 Edit: Aug 4, 2020

Reopening of Brazil's air borders with the aim of reviving the tourism industry

The Brazilian government opened its air borders to foreign passengers. However, the ban on entry into Brazil by sea and land has been extended for another 30 days. Foreign tourists staying in Brazil for 90 days or less must prove that they are covered by health insurance when they stay in the country. According to the Brazilian Tourism Confederation, the outbreak of the Corona virus in the country has caused about $ 24 billion damage to tourism industry.

Create: Jul 30, 2020 Edit: Aug 5, 2020