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80% reduction in international tourists

The latest report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO); According to the report, the number of international tourists has decreased by 22% in the first three months of this year. On the other hand, the number of international tourists entering at the "March", has decreased sharply by 57%. According to the report, the extent of global tourism damage depends on the timing of the reopening of the borders. The World Tourism Organization predicts that, compared to the reopening of borders in July, September or December, the number of international tourists will decrease by 58 to 78 percent.

Create: May 8, 2020 Edit: May 12, 2020

Coronavirus virtualized the tourists' trip to the African wildlife

Tourists visiting the natural and scenic centers of Africa earn millions of dollars every year for the countries of this continent. With the spread of the coronavirus and the cancellation of domestic and international travel to Africa, animals have become more likely to move outdoors. Companies organizing tours and wildlife tourism services have also started offering their services online.

Create: May 7, 2020 Edit: May 9, 2020

A big collapse; Japanese tourism in the Coronavirus era

According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, the number of foreign tourists in Japan has dropped sharply in the first three months of this year. This is the lowest figure since the 2011 bacause if tsunami. The number of tourists from China and South Korea to Japan has dropped by 88 and 80 percent, respectively. Japan's International tourists decline upto 93 percent in March comparing last year.

Create: May 7, 2020 Edit: May 9, 2020

20th day without Corona in Beijing

Over the past five days, more than 4.6 million tourists have visited 122 attractions in Beijing. According to recent holiday figures, China's tourism revenue has reached 6.7 billion dollars. On the other hand, the doors of 226 hotels in Beijing have been opened to tourists.

Create: May 7, 2020 Edit: May 7, 2020

Dismissal of 25% of Airbnb employees worldwide

Airbnb, a US-based rental company, has announced that it will lay off 25 percent of its employees worldwide due to the economic consequences of the Coronavirus outbreak. In a letter to the company's employees, the CEO of Airbnb announced that he had no choice but to fire 1,900 of them. Dismissed employees will receive all their legal wages.

Create: May 6, 2020 Edit: May 6, 2020

Egyptian hotels reopen to domestic tourists

The Egyptian government has announced that it will open hotels to domestic tourists, provided they do not exceed 25 percent of their capacity by the end of this month and apply a series of treatments to fight the coronavirus. Providing clinic and medical services, temperature assessment of clients, constant use of disinfectants, electronic registration of guests and conducting immediate tests are among the requirements of the Egyptian government to reopen hotels.

Create: May 5, 2020 Edit: May 6, 2020

Coronavirus aircraft seat design

Avio Interiors has designed a seat that can be used by airplane without any need for social distance if coronavirus continues. The company has proposed two plans for the post-Cracona aircraft seat to maintain the physical distance between passengers. In the first plan, there are clear barriers between the seats, and in the second plan, the seats are placed one by one in reverse and with clear barriers between them.

Create: May 5, 2020 Edit: May 6, 2020

The German government has closed a North Korean hotel

A hotel in Berlin, which is believed to belong to North Korea, is being permanently closed by the German government on a court order. There are rumors that the North Korean government has a network of supporters in Europe who are investing and financing for Pyongyang through anonymous individuals.

Create: May 5, 2020 Edit: May 6, 2020

A quarter of Greek hotels are on the verge of bankruptcy

France 24 TV report; Economic activity in Greece has declined by 70 percent in recent weeks and is at risk of an economic crisis. Tourism is the second largest source of income for Greece after commercial shipping. The Greek islands are empty of tourists, and one in four hotels is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Create: May 5, 2020 Edit: May 6, 2020

A hotel which was quarantined in China, collapsed last night

The five-storey Xinjia Hotel in Guangzhou, where quarantine for people suspected of having the Corona virus, ruined. Following the incident, about 3 people were trapped beneath the rubble, three of whom saved.

Create: Mar 14, 2020 Edit: Mar 14, 2020

Europe's largest independent airline went bankrupt because of Corona

Flybe Airlines has declared bankruptcy due to a sharp decline in passengers following the Corona outbreak. The company has told its customers that all its flights have cancelled and all its business in the UK has been halted.

Create: Mar 7, 2020 Edit: Mar 7, 2020

Australian tourism on the edge of crisis

Australian tourism officials have warned that if hotels guests number continue to shrink due to the spread of the Corona virus, hotels in Australia will have to be closed. Hotels in the cities of Queens and Gold Coast, which have mostly Chinese, Japanese and Korean guests, offer their rooms this week at half the price of previous days.

Create: Mar 7, 2020 Edit: Mar 7, 2020