The Brazilian tourism sector revenue was R$ 70.4 billion between January and August 2020.This is a decrease of 33.6% compared to the same period in 2019.In the period under review, the sector’s negative performance was mainly caused by the drop…
Vegetarian and vegan menu options are standard at most hotels these days, but boutique hospitality chain Ovolo Hotels is going a step further, recently announcing plans to go 100% vegetarian across its full portfolio of restaurants for a year.Ovolo, which…
Costa Rica is dropping its Covid-19-testing requirements and opening its borders to all international travelers beginning Nov. 1.The country’s tourism minister, Gustavo Segura, announced the changes Friday, citing the need to revive the country’s tourism industry, which he said accounts…
According to UNESCO, the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has affected nearly 1.5 billion students around the world, both in basic and university education. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, says that “as a society, we never had a precedent for a standstill…
The tourism sector in Spain, the second-largest destination in the world, is expected to suffer a loss of more than 100 billion euros in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a return to the level of activity of 1995, announced…
In a context of limited travel and a sense of insecurity, mini-trips close to home are booming all over the world, including in Vietnam.Vacations are often synonymous with lengthy journeys. But since the various economic or health crises, “staycation” (meaning…
Despite borders being closed for over six months, South Africa as a travel destination was still talked about and consumers were still having online conversations about the destination. South African Tourism’s Strategy Insights & Analytics team provide feedback on its…
Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand has opened its first locations in Aruba and Panama, as well as 25 additional branches in Brazil.The new locations – which are already taking reservations – join the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands…
Princess Cruises has completed the official transfer of Golden Princess and Star Princess to P&O Cruises Australia.Previously announced in 2018, the two vessels will now debut as Pacific Adventure (Golden Princess) and Pacific Encounter (Star Princess) anticipated to sail in…
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will reopen on Nov. 5.The 208-room property, which is part of the Karisma Hotels & Resorts portfolio, has been temporarily closed since March 20.The resort said it has implemented Karisma’s Peace of Mind health…
