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10 March 2021

Czech Republic: A drop of 75% in international tourist arrivals in 2020

A sharp decline in total tourist numbers of 51% compared to 2019, a drop in international tourist arrivals of 75% and the capital city of Prague […]
10 March 2021

Travel bookings from UK surge as Cyprus and Portugal say they will welcome British tourists

Travel agents have reported a large increase in interest and bookings for holidays abroad following the announcements of Cyprus and Portugal last week stating they would […]
10 March 2021

Fly over Chernobyl with Ukraine International Airlines

Ukraine International Airlines has launched low-altitude, scenic flights over Kiev and Chernobyl. Enthusiasts will be able to see the beautiful city on the banks of the […]
9 March 2021

This has been the impact of tightened travel restrictions on tourism

One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the emergence of […]
9 March 2021

Sentosa Island in Singapore to become carbon-neutral by 2030

To ensure that Sentosa Island in Singapore continues to develop as a sustainable leisure destination, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) will transform the resort island into a […]
9 March 2021

Marsha Walden: “Canadians have the power to change this by spending their travel budget in Canada”

Destination Canada released a new research and analysis that uncovers the scope of the impact to the tourism sector from Covid-19. The visitor economy saw unprecedented […]
9 March 2021

Can tourism make peace with nature?

At first sight, this is an odd question. Nature, wildlife, pristine natural habitats, birds, coral reefs, whales & dolphins and the charismatic mega fauna like the […]
8 March 2021

Belgium: Bars and restaurants might open again from 1 May

On Friday March 5th, during Belgium’s Consultative Committee meeting, Flemish Minister-President Jan Jambon said that the hospitality sector could be able to open its doors from […]
8 March 2021

Seychelles reopens to visitors

Following a Tourism Task Force Committee meeting, Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, has announced that the island will officially reopen to travellers […]
8 March 2021

Star Alliance passengers’ data stolen in cyber-attack

Following a cyber attack last March 4, hundreds of thousands of Star Alliance passengers’ details have been stolen. SITA, which serves the Star Alliance of airlines […]
8 March 2021

This is what Amsterdam would look like if it were set amidst the mountains

When thinking of Amsterdam, we all have a pretty similar way to picture the city. The Dutch capital is known for its picturesque canals, for its […]
8 March 2021

Gibraltar’s vaccination campaign among the fastest in Europe

The territory of Gibraltar is within days of winning Europe’s Covid-19 vaccine race, with hopes of offering a vaccination to all of its over-16s, as well […]
8 March 2021

Top-20 most powerful passports in 2021

Passport Index has revealed its ranking on passports for 2021. The ranking is based on the ease with which citizens can travel abroad and be allowed to […]
8 March 2021

Delay of international tourism could cost UK economy €31 billion

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned that nearly 31 billion euros will be lost from the UK economy if the government delays restarting international […]
5 March 2021

Gradual deconfinement is announced in Belgium

On Friday March 5th, the meeting of Belgium’s Consultative Committee determined that outdoor gatherings of 10 people will be allowed as of March 8. In-class attendance […]
5 March 2021

Nuno Vale: “Madeira was naturally chosen by digital nomads”

Madeira broadened its tourist arrival policy on February 19th: those tourists who present proof of vaccination or recovery from Covid-19 within the last 90 days will […]