Greece to offer unrestricted entry to some vaccinated visitors

Greece plans to revive tourism with a series of measures, one of which will grant unrestricted entry into the country for certain individuals.

Fully vaccinated people can fly in US without tests or quarantine, says CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its travel guidance for fully vaccinated people to reflect the latest evidence and science.

Europe's covid strategy has failed substantialy.

The EU’s strategy is halfway between the Chinese – with strict lockdowns – and the US – keeping the economy open – yet shows the worst results of each of them.

The UK Suspends All Travel Corridors over New Covid-19 Variants

The UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that from 4 am Monday, January 18, 2021, arrivals to the UK from any country will have to quarantine.

The worst year for spanish tourism industry

2020 became the worst year in the history of the Spanish tourism industry, a year in which the largest source of income in Spain plunged, putting thousands of workers on the streets. Exceltur, the Spanish association of tourism, estimates that about 110 billion euros were lost over the lack of foreign tourists.

The European countries that have the highest rated national parks

The country with the highest rated National Parks is Ukraine, with an average TripAdvisor score of 9.73 out of 10. Following just behind is Slovenia, with only 1 National Park to offer, it holds an average TripAdvisor rating of 9.72.

Tourism industry heading towards greater specializations and innovation

Next year will be crucial for the recovery of the global tourism industry as borders start to gradually open following the announcements of various coronavirus vaccines, which means that tourism is heading towards a search for greater specialization, innovation, flexibility and proximity in bookings, while maintaining health recommendations for at least another period.

International tourism down 70% as travel restrictions impact all regions

Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing a 70% fall in international arrivals for the first eight months of 2020.

Travelers faking COVID-19 test results to fly

With the second wave of COVID-19 on the rise, some destinations require a negative coronavirus test result in order to enter the country. Instead of getting tested, some passengers are forging their certificates.

Virtual Travel – a tool to keep tourists attracted

The health crisis has accelerated the use of technology for many players. Many companies turn to virtual travel offer to maintain a link with the travelers’ favorite destinations and heritage sites.