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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

Greece does not allow entry into the UK

The Greek government has recently announced that it will host foreign tourists from June 15, but will not allow tourists to enter the country due to the large number of patients and victims in the UK. Citizens of 29 countries, including Germany and China, are allowed to travel to Greece this summer, according to a list released by the Greek government.

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

German government financial support to Lufthansa, suspended

The German government's payment of 9 billion euros in aid to Lufthansa has been suspended due to the disagreement of the German Airlines Supervisory Board under the terms of the European Commission. Earlier, the government was supposed to increase its stake in the company by 20%, inject 6 billion euros into the company and pay 3 billion euros in loans. In contrast, the EU's guidelines for government assistance emphasize that increasing government stocks must return to normal within six years.

Create: May 29, 2020 Edit: Jun 1, 2020

Hotels reopen in Austria

Austrian hotels, guesthouses and resorts are allowed to welcome their guests these days. Under the new hygiene rules, staff and all hotel guests are required to wear a mask and observe physical distance when entering the hotel.

Create: May 29, 2020 Edit: Jun 1, 2020