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28 September 2020

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UNWTO and Google Host First Tourism Acceleration Program in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Covid-19 crisis has disproportionately affected tourism, a sector that accounts for millions of jobs around the globe. While no one can say with certainty when […]

27 September 2020

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Brazil: Rio postpones Carnival over Covid-19

On Thursday, Brazilian officials announced that for the first time in more than 100 years, the famous Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival has been suspended due to […]

27 September 2020

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Proposal to relaunch Trans Europ Express 2.0 train service with lines through Belgium

The Trans Europ Express (TEE) is a former international first-class railway network, operating in western and central Europe from 1957 to 1995. In 1974, the TEE […]

27 September 2020

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Maastricht: The city of the European Union Treaty

Maastricht is a city and a municipality in the south-eastern part of The Netherlands, adjacent to the border with Belgium. This is where the European Union […]

27 September 2020

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Which country will you visit first after Covid-19?

Today, we commemorate the World Tourism Day. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. Nevertheless, […]

26 September 2020

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Covid-19 is a ticking time bomb for Europe’s tourism industry, says the EESC

The Coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on Europe’s tourism sector. In six months’ time half of the businesses may be gone unless the EU steps in […]

25 September 2020

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World Tourism Day report: Airbnb reveals new travel trends

Ahead of the World Tourism Day which will take place on Sunday 27th September, Airbnb has released its report, revealing the latest trends among consumers in the […]

25 September 2020

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UNWTO launches comprehensive tourism recovery tracker

As growing numbers of countries around the world ease restrictions on travel, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new Tourism Recovery Tracker to support […]

25 September 2020

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Geneva: The bet on quality of life

Geneva is the capital of life quality and tranquility, the perfect place to get away from the world. The promised land of the fondue, cheese and chocolates […]

25 September 2020

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Bhutan: Where happiness is a norm

“Please come and join us for dinner tonight, that’s my home down there” Sangay pointed out a traditional house next to the chorten (stupa) about 300 meters […]

25 September 2020

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5 European alternatives for world-famous sights

If your biggest wish is to travel all over the world, 2020 has been a difficult year so far. Due to Covid-19, a lot of us […]

25 September 2020

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UNWTO Executive Council Supports A United Plan for Global Tourism

The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in-person and virtually for its 112th session. This was the first major in-person event involving […]

25 September 2020

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5 things you should eat in Poland

One half of me is German, the other is Polish. Polish food to me means comfort food, feeling home and being reminded of childhood. Of course, […]

25 September 2020

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Long distance walking trails in Italy

After lockdowns and quarantines, there’s nothing better than reconnecting with nature and relieve the stress through a long walk in the open air. In Italy, you […]

25 September 2020

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A paradigm shift from quantity to quality tourism: Interview with Visit Flanders’ Marketing Director Elke Dens

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the world’s social and economic engines. With travel restrictions in place, tourism has been one of the sectors that’s suffered the […]

24 September 2020

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Covid-19: one positive passenger can infect 15 others during a flight

According to a new study published by the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on 2 March, one Covid-19 positive person infected a large […]

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