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Corona destroyed half of the world's tourism industry

The latest report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO); Corona destroyed half of the world's tourism industry. In the first four months of this year, following the Coronavirus pandemic, global tourism has decreased to half. International travel in April this year dropped catastrophically by 97% compared to last year.

Create: Jun 30, 2020 Edit: Jul 1, 2020

Vague days of tourism in Italy in the absence of Americans

The news of the possible ban on the entry of American citizens has worried the Italian tourism industry. In 2018, more than 4 million Americans traveled to the Italy, made 2.8 billion euros profits for Italian tourism industry. According to these statistics, the United States is the second country with the highest number of visitors to Italy after Germany.

Create: Jun 29, 2020 Edit: Jul 4, 2020

Landing of the first incoming flights at Tunisian airport

Nine flights, most of them from Italy and France, landed at Tunisian airport yesterday. Only travelers from countries that are known to be safe and on the green list (such as Germany, China, Italy) can enter Tunisia without conditions. Travelers from countries on the orange list should also have their PCR test performed less than 72 hours before departure.

Create: Jun 28, 2020 Edit: Jun 29, 2020

Reopening of the symbol of the city of Paris after a three month

Citizens of Paris and other tourists have been allowed to visit the Eiffel Tower after three months. This is the longest closure of the Eiffel Tower since World War II. However, despite the reopening, there are still restrictions on visits, for example, visitors can only visit the first and second floors through the stairs. The use of elevators is currently prohibited, and tickets to visit the tower are sold in few numbers than in the past.

Create: Jun 27, 2020 Edit: Jun 28, 2020

Destruction of 63% of tourism jobs in Asia-Pacific region

Due to the severe recession in the tourism industry in this region, other related industries and businesses such as transportation, hotels, restaurants, etc. have also suffered serious financial and economic losses. In 2020, the Malaysian government forecast more than 30 million foreign tourists, creating 3.5 million jobs and earning € 20 billion. But with the Corona crisis, not only has this prediction be fulfilled, but there has been a 6% reduction in gross domestic product growth.

Create: Jun 24, 2020 Edit: Jun 27, 2020

Safety and health stamps to 6 countries and 8 cities

World Travel and Tourism Council Presents; Safety and health stamps to 6 countries and 8 cities This stamp allows travelers to get to know the governments and tourism businesses that have complied with global health standards following the Corona outbreak, and to experience safe travel. Saudi Arabia Turkey Slovenian Bulgaria Portugal Mauritania Barcelona (Spain) Madrid (Spain) Segovia (Spain) Mexico (Mexico) Concone (Mexico) Yucatan (Mexico) Baja California (Mexico) Ontario (Canada) Competent occupations in the field of travel and tourism can also receive this stamp after the implementation of the safety and health protocols prepared by this organization.

Create: Jun 21, 2020 Edit: Jun 23, 2020

Messi's re-investment in the hotel industry

The Argentine superstar of the football world and the club of Barcelona is negotiating to buy the Himalayan hotel. This stylish four-star hotel is located near the Wal-Daran ski slope in Catalonia region in Soain. Himalia Hotel is a hotel with 110 rooms and all the necessary equipment and facilities from gym to Jacuzzi.

Create: Jun 19, 2020 Edit: Jun 23, 2020

Half of Italians canceled their summer trips

In the summer of coronavirus era in Italy, half of the country's citizens will refrain from traveling mainly for economic reasons. According to Rai News, 49 percent of Italians will avoid traveling. Only 5% of the locals have booked their vacation. 24.9% of people cannot travel this summer for fear of becoming infected with the coronavirus and 15.3% for economic reasons.

Create: Jun 17, 2020 Edit: Jun 18, 2020

Life Return to Venice

After three months of silence on the main streets and squares of Venice, life returned to the city on Saturday with the reopening of the Duke's Palace. About 1,000 tickets were booked online on the opening day of Duke's Palace. Italy has been opening its borders since the beginning of June to revive the tourism industry.

Create: Jun 15, 2020 Edit: Jun 18, 2020

1,600 hotels in Mecca have experienced great loss

Saudi Al-Akhbariya Channel reported; 1,600 hotels in Mecca have experienced great loss. The hotel industry in Mecca and Medina depends on Umrah and Hajj. Since Umrah was shut down, 1,600 hotels in Makkah have been vacated and their owners felt great loss.

Create: Jun 15, 2020 Edit: Jun 16, 2020

Border reopening; Post-Coronavirus Action in Thailand

Authorities in Thailand are planning to begin the first phase of reopening borders after a sharp drop in the country's coronavirus prevalence. At this point, the borders are open to countries that appear to have already cured the disease.

Create: Jun 14, 2020 Edit: Jun 16, 2020

84 billion EUR losses due to coronavirus

New estimate from the International Transport Organization (IATA); 84 billion EUR losses due to coronavirus - The volume of air traffic and revenue generation of various airlines will not return to its conditions in 2019, even next year. - 2020 will be the worst year in the history of the world's aviation industry. - About 2.2 billion passengers will be transported to various parts of the world by the end of this year. - Airlines will lose an average of 37.54 $ per passenger. - The average loss of airlines per day will be about 23 million $ by the end of this year and 84.3 billion $ by the end of the year.

Create: Jun 14, 2020 Edit: Jun 18, 2020