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WTTC: Tourism sector risks losing 75 million jobs
Up to 75 million jobs are at immediate risk in global tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. The alarming figure shows a tourism GDP loss to the world economy of up to US$2.1 trillion in 2020.
Singapore rolls out new SG Clean scheme
The Singapore Tourism Board has rolled out the SG Clean quality mark to the tourism and lifestyle sectors as it seeks to rebuild trust in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics delayed until next summer
The Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic games will be moved to next year as the world battles the coronavirus outbreak. The event had been due to begin on July 24th.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office urges Brits overseas to return home
The government body warned international travel is becoming very limited as air routes are suspended, land borders close and new restrictions are put in place that prevent flights from leaving.
CHTA highlights long-term resilience of Caribbean tourism
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has urged its stakeholders to take advantage of the coronavirus resources it has set up to contain the spread of the virus in the region.
Ewing to lead Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board
An accomplished professional with over 20 years of success across the travel, hospitality, and marketing industries, Pamela Ewing brings a thorough array of knowledge and experience to the role.
Oberammergau Passion Play delayed until 2022
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.
WTTC: One million tourism jobs lost daily in coronavirus outbreak
According to the London-based international organisation, the growing job losses are affecting every level of the industry and are gathering pace as countries go into lockdown.
Spain to close all hospitality accommodation from Tuesday
Officials in Spain have ordered the closure of all hotels, campsites and short-stay accommodation from next Tuesday. There have been 14,769 coronavirus cases recorded in the country, with 638 deaths to date.
Chile latest country to enter complete lockdown
President Sebastián Piñera announced Chile has entered stage four of its Covid-19 contingency plan. As a result, as of today, all of Chile’s land, sea and air borders will close, and entry of foreigners will be denied until further notice.
European Union bans travellers from outside bloc
The European Union is banning travellers from outside the bloc for 30 days in a battle to contain the spread of coronavirus. In an unprecedented move, the external borders of 26 EU states will be closed.
UK government unveils measures to support economy
On Monday, prime minister Boris Johnson urged Brits to avoid pubs, clubs and restaurants, with the impact likely to be crippling for many small businesses.