Tourism
Malta: Mass unemployment looms for tourism industry unless airport is reopened, MHRA boss warns
The tourism industry risks facing a situation of mass unemployment unless Malta's borders are re-opened for tourists, Tony Zahra has warned. The…
Archaeological sites re-open in Greece
The archaeological sites in Greece opened on Monday to visitors, following the easing of measures against the spread of the coronavirus disease.…
Serbia pins hopes of post-coronavirus tourism revival on Chinese
Serbia is pinning its hopes of a tourism revival on Chinese visitors as it emerges from its coronavirus lockdown. But the Balkan…
Live Update: Covid-19 Bulletin Malta – Saturday 16th May 2020
Update 2145 Six Spaniards were arrested on Friday evening after attacking police officers who approached them to inform them that they were…
Greeks go to the beach after re-opening as temperatures soar
Greeks flocked to the seaside on Saturday when more than 500 beaches reopened, as the country sought to walk the fine line…
Clear protocols for the Maltese tourism industry are expected by Monday
In a webinar on the way forward for the tourism sector that was organised earlier today among the Ministry for Tourism, the…
Irish hospitality sector singled out for targeted government help
Ireland's finance minister singled out hospitality among the sectors being considered for targeted government assistance to support their planned reopening at limited…
France unveils “unprecedented” plan to save its tourism industry
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced an “unprecedented” 18 billion euro plan to support the country’s tourism industry. Under the plan,…
Morocco hopes to boost domestic tourism to save sector
Morocco's government and tourism industry hope to encourage more Moroccans to explore the ancient souks of Marrakech and the beaches of Agadir…
Iceland to test tourist arrivals with the aim to restart tourism by June 15
Holidaymakers arriving in Iceland will be given the choice of a coronavirus test or a two-week quarantine under plans to restart tourism…
Scotland could be closed to tourists all summer
Scotland could remain closed to tourists for the duration of the summer, one of the country’s tourism chiefs has warned. Riddell Graham,…
UK minister warns anyone booking a holiday is taking a chance
Britons booking a summer holiday are taking a chance on the direction of the coronavirus outbreak, transport minister Grant Shapps said on…