The International Air Transport Association has updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry.Owing to the severity of travel restrictions and the expected global recession, IATA now estimates that industry passenger…
Sandals Resorts International will close its properties in the Caribbean until May 15th to protect guests and staff against the spread of Covid-19.All resorts under both the Beaches and Sandals brands are expected to close their doors in March 30th.In…
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to Georgia and Albania due to regulatory travel restrictions imposed to contain the coronavirus.Flights to and from London Luton and Kutaisi, Georgia, will be suspended until April 20th, while flights between London Luton and…
The impact of the current corona crisis on the tourism industry is expected to be enormous. In Spain, the data show the harsh reality.Spanish Tourism Board estimates that the current crisis could affect 20% of the jobs in the country,…
In a virtually unprecedented move, the Oberammergau Passion Play will be postponed for two years as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world.Organisers sought to blame the delay on the administrative district office of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which earlier prohibited…
One of the most important current trends for businesses is being environmentally friendly and, needless to say, the tourism industry must also face the challenge of adapting to this new scenario. Setting up an efficient green hotel marketing campaign is…
While currently, Disney closes all theme parks around the world due to the coronavirus epidemic, the company still plans to open a new one in the summer. On July 18, the Avengers Campus is planned to open in the Disney…
Kenya has banned entry for people coming from any country with reported COVID-19 cases.The Kenyan government announced the travel ban following confirmation of three cases of COVID-19 in the country.Only Kenyan citizens and foreigners with valid residence permits will be…
Africa’s Travel Indaba has been postponed. A future date for Indaba would be disclosed soon, said the Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane.Addressing media at a special ministerial briefing in Pretoria today, she highlighted that Indaba was one of the largest…
The Jamaica ministry of tourism has confirmed all previously advertised activities for March have been postponed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.This decision is in keeping with the new Covid-19 health protocols, regarding public gatherings declared by prime minister…
