British airline EasyJet could be facing more woes after a huge class-action lawsuit was filed by a firm representing those affected by a major data breach.The company disclosed on May 19 that their…
European states are cautious about reopening borders
The European tourism ministers agreed to reopen their borders on the basis of bilateral agreements between countries with the same epidemiological data. However, the 27 ministers were unable to agr…
The war of platforms: French government to launch an Airbnb competitor
The American giants Airbnb and TripAdvisor as well as their Dutch group Booking.com will soon have a competitor in France. The French government plans to set up a national booking platform dedicate…
Over one million tourism jobs likely to be lost
The closing and mothballing of tourism and travel-related businesses began in earnest this week as SA Tourism and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa flabbergasted the industry by releasin…
Campione Ditalia An Italian Town Surrounded By Switzerland
Strolling the promenade of Lake Lugano, palm trees frame a view of snow-covered mountains, offering a hint of the Mediterranean in the middle of the Alps. The area’s beauty so entranced Victo…
Countries discuss corona corridor to save tourism
On May 13, the European Commission agreed on recommendations to gradually reopen borders following the de-escalation plan with one industry in mind: tourism. From its Brussels headquarters, the EC …
Massive €18 billion support for France’s tourism sector, “rescuing it is a national priority”
France announced measures worth €18 billion (US$19 billion) to support its tourism sector, which has been hammered by the COVID-19 crisis and resulting shutdown in beaches, leisure attractions…
Thermal scanning for people attending masses in St Peter’s and other papal basilicas
People attending Masses in St. Peter’s and other papal basilicas in Rome will have their temperature checked as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Vatican said on Thur…
JetBlue postponing launch of London service
JetBlue will push back its planned launch of London service, but still intends to compete in the transatlantic market.Though it hadn’t set specific dates, JetBlue had planned to begin flying …
It’s not a great time to woo first-time cruisers
In January, Jessica Fricchione and 10 of her family members booked what would have been her first cruise, a Bermuda sailing out of Baltimore leaving on May 31.Due to the coronavirus crisis, the gro…