Information from the United Nations World Health Organization (UNWTO) points to a rebound in tourism around the world.
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Lidercorp, whose destinations include Arab countries, has tailored its services to pandemic times by endorsing hotels, businesses such as car rental and ocean cruise companies, and destinations that have put in place Covid-19 prevention measures.
A government ruling published this Wednesday (29) allows foreigners to enter the country for stays of up to 90 days. Travelers are required to provide proof of valid health insurance covering the entirety of their time in Brazil.
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has created a Safe Travels stamp label for tourist destinations whose coronavirus safety and hygiene protocols are deemed safe. The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah has also been certified.
Incoming non-nationals will be required to either show a recent PCR test negative for Covid-19 or get tested at the airport.
Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed the need for tandem action to address issues stemming from the pandemic.
The country’s Ministry of Health reported no new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (10). Preparations are underway with the #ReadyAndSafe campaign to welcome back tourists starting June 27.
Online crowdfunding asks for donations to help Dromedunas Turismo to feed its animals. Company based in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, has had its activities halted since March 21 to try to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Arab country will allow hotels to increase their occupancy cap from 25% to 50% as of Monday. Establishments must have hygiene safety certificates.
E-commerce website ‘Eu Amo o Líbano’ – Brazilian Portuguese for ‘I Love Lebanon’ went online this month, selling everything from T-shirts with sayings about Lebanon and jewelry depicting cedars to Château Kefraya wine.
Ambassador from Tunisia to Brazil, Mohamed Hedi Sotlani, talked to ANBA about the situation in his country amid COVID-19. The shipments to Brazil were affected, but the Tunisian economy started to pick up as some sectors start to operate again.
The industry is expected to struggle before traveler confidence returns in a post-coronavirus scenario, said former World Bank official Otaviano Canuto.
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) issued the estimate this Wednesday (25). It also predicts that 75 million jobs are at risk as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Emirate is known for its adventure tourism and the world’s longest zip line on the Jebel Jais mountain.
