Elimination of 8,000 jobs at Europe's largest travel company

The German travel company, TUI has announced that it will lay off 8,000 jobs due to the crisis caused by the outbreak of the Coronavirus.  Travel restrictions around the world have seriously hampered the company's revenue source.  9 out of 10 employees of this company have been sent on leave or have their salaries cut to reduce costs.

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The decision to refund reservation costs is like auction off the hotel industry

Hassan Siadatan, President of the Professional Hoteliers Association of Fars Province;   As soon as something happens in our country, unprofessional people want to compensate for businesses.  Principles can be worked out so that the parties are not harmed.

Turkey's plan to save the tourism industry

Turkey's tourism minister has announced the issuance of special work permits that allow hotels and their staff to operate during the summer.  The licenses will be issued by the International Certification Authority, which guarantees the operation of hotels, restaurants, the transport sector and other tourism services in the strongest possible terms.

Air France Airlines Passenger Temperature Control Process starts

Air France announced on Monday that it will control the temperature of its passengers.  The company has asked passengers to wear masks on all flights and will not allow passengers with a body temperature higher than 38 to board the plane. 

Extensive layoffs at Qatar Airways

In a letter to its employees, the CEO of Qatar Airlines informed them about the layoffs.  It is unknown yet how many will be dismissed. The company's CEO says we can't keep up with the current number of employees and have to close many jobs, even flight crews.   Qatar Airlines currently has about 45,000 employees and a fleet of 240 aircraft.

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.

Possible change of use of hotels around the world

Hadi Shirazi, secretary of the Iranian Tour Operators Association, said; Incomming tourism has reached absolute zero.   International tourism virtually disappeared in 2020.  We have missed two busy seasons of spring and fall 2020, and all our tours have been canceled.  Some hotels may change their use because they may not improve well for several years.

Assigning the uncomplicated project of Saman Hotel "Ilbegi" to the new investor

A meeting to solve the problems of investment projects in the field of tourism in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari;  Assigning the uncomplicated project of Saman Hotel "Ilbegi" to the new investor  The investor has canceled the two-star hotel, which has a physical progress of 48%.  Completion and operation of this hotel requires 60 billion rials.   The hotel will be built on 1,600 square meters of land, 2240 square meters of infrastructure with a capacity of 35 rooms and 70 

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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.

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.