Tourism

Tuesday, June 23rd 2020 - 11:21 UTC
World tourism international arrivals collapse 97% during April year on year

World tourism almost stopped in April due to the COVID-19 crisis, with a 97% drop in the number of international arrivals, 180 million less than in the same month of 2019, after a decrease of 55% in March, according to data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Monday, June 22nd 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Machu Picchu opening suspended; Cuzco residents fear tourist transmission of the virus

The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, a jewel of Peruvian tourism, will not reopen in July as originally scheduled due to concerns over the coronavirus, local media reported on Sunday.
Monday, June 22nd 2020 - 08:41 UTC
Spain reopens borders on Sunday hoping to re-launch the tourism season

Spain reopened its borders on Sunday, a significant stage in Europe's gradual reopening after its battle against the coronavirus, as infections in Latin America surged past two million.
Monday, June 22nd 2020 - 08:35 UTC
CLIA announces voluntary suspension of cruise operations from US ports

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) issued the following statement to announce that the association’s ocean-going cruise line members will voluntarily extend the suspension of cruise operations from U.S. ports until 15 September 2020.
Monday, June 22nd 2020 - 07:43 UTC
London City Airport receives first commercial flight in three months

London City Airport received its first commercial flight in nearly three months on Sunday as Britain moved another step closer to fully emerging from its coronavirus lockdown on Jul 4.
Sunday, June 21st 2020 - 06:40 UTC
Giant tortoises grown in captivity returned into the wild in Galapagos Islands

A group of giant tortoises who have lived in captivity for decades and helped rescue their species from the brink of extinction were released into the wild in the Galapagos Islands this week.
Saturday, June 20th 2020 - 10:18 UTC
Islanders manufacturer, Britten-Norman celebrates 55th anniversary. Backbone of Falklands air service

The UK aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Islander’s maiden flight with a look to the future of British Aviation. The Islander is one of the world’s most successful and enduring aircraft designs.
Thursday, June 18th 2020 - 23:00 UTC
LATAM Argentina announces options for purchased ticket holders

LATAM Airlines Group informs that LATAM Airlines Argentina announced on Wednesday that it will cease passenger and cargo operations for an indefinite period. The announcement is a result of current market conditions, exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulty of building structural agreements with local industry actors, which has made it impossible to foresee a viable and sustainable long-term project.
Thursday, June 18th 2020 - 10:15 UTC
LATAM's Argentina branch will cease operations indefinitely; 1,715 staff to be laid off

LATAM Airlines Group said on Wednesday its Argentine subsidiary will cease operations indefinitely, cancelling all domestic flights, its first major cutback since filing for bankruptcy protection. The announcement fell short of saying the company, Latin America’s largest airline, will entirely wind down its subsidiary, although it is unclear if it will ever resume operations.
Monday, June 15th 2020 - 18:27 UTC
Venice opens for business and tourists flock to the Doge's Palace and gondolas

After three months of empty squares and alleys and gondoliers stranded on dry land, Venice sprang back to life over the weekend as tourists flocked back to the city for the reopening of the Doge's Palace.