Tourism

Turkey hosted a million tourists in July despite the ongoing pandemic

Keeping the daily coronavirus infections under tractable margins, Turkey is close to normalising tourism with strict social distancing measures in place.

Mauritius says almost all oil removed from damaged Japanese ship

The MV Wakashio, owned by Nagashiki Shipping and operated by Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, began leaking oil after it struck a reef and went aground off the Indian Ocean island's southeast coast on July 25.

Alacati post lockdown: local tourists start making their way back

As Turkey emerges from lockdown, TRT World speaks to three establishments in the tourist hub of Alacati, Cesme, near Izmir. Managers say they're operating below capacity but have taken all the precautions needed to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Why Turkey wants you to visit this summer

Turkey, a country with many rich offerings - from its natural beauty, gastronomy, history and the arts - wants tourists to continue coming to its highly unique and distinctive regions.

Saudi Arabia to launch $4B tourism development fund

The Tourism Development Fund will launch equity and debt investment vehicles to develop the tourism sector in collaboration with private and investment banks.

Eiffel Tower to reopen - but you will have to take the stairs

Workers at the Parisian landmark are making preparations to reopen on June 25, after three months of shutdown. It has been the site's longest period out of action since World War Two.

Turkey lifts restrictions on international, domestic travel

The flight operations remained suspended for more than two months in the country as part of the precautionary measures adopted by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Mexico struggles to reopen tourism industry amid pandemic

Foreign visitors have begun to trickle back to the white sands and warm waters of Mexico's Caribbean coast as its popular beaches gradually reopen to tourism with new sanitary measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Greek welcoming of foreign tourists premature as Germany issues warning

Government attempts to boost foreign tourism amid a pandemic has fellow Europeans warning its citizens not to travel to Greece.

International tourism to fall as much as 80 percent due to virus – UN

Widespread travel restrictions and the closure of airports and national borders has plunged international tourism into its worst crisis since records began in 1950, the UN body said in a statement.

Turkey to introduce coronavirus-free certificates for tourist destinations

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy launches initiative which is due to come into force when pandemic slows to ensure the safety of Turkey’s many tourist sites.

India ignites protest by migrant workers over lockdown extension

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an extended lockdown until May 3, but said there may be some easing of restrictions on people's movement after one week to help daily wage earners and agricultural workers.