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Extension of German travel ban to non-European countries

The German government has extended its alert for non-European citizens until the end of August 2020. According to experts, this decision of the German government will have several negative effects on the tourism industry of other countries.

Create: Jun 11, 2020 Edit: Jun 14, 2020

Austrian borders reopen to 31 countries

Austria will open its borders to 31 countries on June 16 in three months, and travel restrictions will continue for Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Portugal. According to the Austrian Foreign Ministry, travel to countries outside the European Economic Area, such as Bosnia, Serbia and Turkey, will continue.

Create: Jun 11, 2020 Edit: Jun 14, 2020

The Eiffel Tower opens to tourists

The most famous symbol of the French capital will reopen to tourists on June 25 after a three-month closure due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Those interested in visiting this magnificent building are clearly allowed to go up to the second floor, and only through the stairs. It is also forbidden to use the elevator to climb the Eiffel Tower, and it is mandatory to wear a mask. The Palace of Versailles, another popular place in the French capital, has opened its doors to tourists.

Create: Jun 11, 2020 Edit: Jun 14, 2020

35% reduction in tickets in the next 12 months

Forecast of the Dollar Flight Club Research Institute; 35% reduction in tickets in the next 12 months Experts at the institute believe that the reduction in ticket prices will be aimed at attracting passengers and customers and generating more revenue, as well as compensating for the loss of these companies against the spread of coronavirus and pandemics. The move is seen as a temporary, short-term solution to save airlines around the world from bankruptcy, financial crises and a lack of liquidity, which could push people to buy.

Create: Jun 11, 2020 Edit: Jun 14, 2020

Thousands of UAE employees have been dismissed

The Emirates Airlines has dismissed hundreds of pilots and thousands of crew members following the recession during the coronavirus era. According to Reuters, the company will reduce by at least a third of its 4300 pilots and more than 22,000 flight crews in the coming days.

Create: Jun 11, 2020 Edit: Jun 14, 2020

Reopening of borders and admission of foreign tourists in Russia from July

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has said; The reopening of borders and the travel of international tourists to Russia will begin on July. The heads of the regions and provinces of the Republic of Russia will plan the start of the tourist season until June 15th. The planning will be carried out with the participation of the Federal Agency for Tourism, the Consumer Protection Organization and the Russian Ministry of Health.

Create: Jun 9, 2020 Edit: Jun 11, 2020

The reopening of Sri Lanka's borders to foreign tourists with difficulties

According to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Tourism, foreign tourists can enter the country from the beginning of August, provided that they follow the health recommendations and perform several diagnostic tests for the coronavirus before and during their stay. Tourists must bring a certificate of not infected by cronavirus at the time of arrival in Sri Lanka, and these tests must be performed 72 hours before they arrive. Visa tariffs have also been raised from $ 40 to $ 100, and tourists can only stay at designated hotels.

Create: Jun 7, 2020 Edit: Jun 14, 2020

Negotiations between Erdogan and Putin to save Turkey's tourism industry begin

Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomats and tourism managers are lobbying and consulting with Russian officials. They hope Putin's government will persuade its citizens to travel abroad so that Turkish hotels are not empty. In recent years, with the expansion of Ankara-Moscow cooperation in the fields of defense, nuclear energy, trade, oil and gas, the number of Russian tourists entering Turkey has also increased significantly. An average of 7 million tourists from Russia travel to Turkey each year, contributing to the development of the tourism industry.

Create: Jun 5, 2020 Edit: Jun 8, 2020

US government puts sanctions on seven Cuban-controlled companies

The US Secretary of State announced; Three hotels, two diving centers and a water park are among these institutions and companies. These companies helped the Cuban government take action to control the money that belonged to the Cuban people.

Create: Jun 5, 2020 Edit: Jun 5, 2020

Opening of the border between Italy and France

Italy has made the decision economically and aim to increase the number of tourists visiting the country. Italy's tourism industry accounts for 13 percent of the country's gross domestic product. Last year, more than 5 million French tourists visited Italy.

Create: Jun 4, 2020 Edit: Jun 6, 2020

New Japanese government directive

Foreign nationals from 110 countries, including Iran, are barred from entering Japan until June 30. The ban applies to the Coronavirus and covers all airlines.

Create: Jun 4, 2020 Edit: Jun 4, 2020

The historic fall of the world's tourism industry

Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO); The global tourism industry is expected to fall more than 70 percent this year. This is the biggest drop in the global tourism industry since the data was recorded in the 1950s. This crisis could put 110 million jobs at risk and possibly a big hit in popular attractions, local and regional tourism.

Create: Jun 1, 2020 Edit: Jun 1, 2020