Tourism

Monday, October 5th 2020 - 09:31 UTC
The scrap metal yard for cruise vessels, Aliaga in Turkey

At a sea dock in western Turkey, five hulking cruise ships are being dismantled for scrap metal after the COVID-19 pandemic all but destroyed the industry. Cruise ships were home to the some of the earliest clusters of COVID-19 as the pandemic spread globally early this year.
Monday, October 5th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
US extends “No Sail Order” for cruise vessels until October 31st

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through October 31, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
Friday, October 2nd 2020 - 15:56 UTC
Falklands approved assessment of ‘prohibited person’ framework approved

The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved a framework for assessing who should be considered a ‘prohibited person’. Under the umbrella of a wider approach, the issue also refers to the reiterative problems with some visiting Argentines whose conduct of displaying symbols or disregarding local authorities cause alarm and distress among the local population.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 09:00 UTC
US cruise industry anticipates a month extension of the “No Sail Order”

The No Sail Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is scheduled to expire on September 30, and as of now, no further updates have come from the organization.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 08:20 UTC
With Bali beaches empty of tourists, locals are turning to plant seaweed again

Before the coronavirus pandemic took its grip on Indonesia, the pristine beaches of Lembongan Island lapped by the Indian Ocean were dotted with sunbathing tourists from across the globe.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:09 UTC
Post lockdown Mediterranean cruise vessel docks in Greece with coronavirus cases

The first cruise ship to sail to Greece since the coronavirus lockdown docked at the port of Piraeus early on Tuesday after a dozen crew members were reported positive for the virus, state news agency ANA said.
Monday, September 28th 2020 - 09:15 UTC
Mercosur hosts World Tourism Day 2020 official celebrations

For the first time in the history of World Tourism Day, the 2020 official celebration will be hosted by a group of countries and not a single UNWTO Member State. The cross-border cooperation of Mercosur Member States (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay plus Chile, Member Associate) reflects the current need for international solidarity and cooperation. This is especially true for tourism, working together towards a common goal.
Monday, September 28th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
US Federal Maritime Commissioner report on the staggering losses of the cruise industry and Florida

A report issued by United States Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis E. Sola says there is an urgent need for the cruise industry to resume sailing from Florida's cruise ports, citing staggering losses to revenue, local employment, and the contributions cruise passengers make to other tourism sectors such as the airline and hospitality industries.
Friday, September 25th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
Relentless Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro's carnival festivities indefinitely postponed

Rio de Janeiro's world-famous carnival parades became the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday as officials announced they were indefinitely postponing the February 2021 edition, with Brazil still reeling from COVID-19.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Falklands announces support schemes for the tourism industry

The Falkland Islands Government provided details on Wednesday of a range of support schemes designed specifically to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic on tourism businesses, operators, and employees over the next twelve months, as well as prepare the sector to take advantage of renewed demand in 2021 and beyond.