Italy is one of the countries that has been affected the most by the Coronavirus pandemic. And with tourism being one of the most important sectors for the country’s economy (13% of the GDP), a …
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Confusion reigns over UK 14-day quarantine plan
Boris Johnson has outlined plans to quarantine travellers arriving into the UK as part of a wider change of direction in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.In a televised address, the British prime min…
Ruby Hotels to open new Stuttgart location in 2023
Ruby Hotels will launch its first Stuttgart property in spring 2023.For the first time, Ruby will combine its lean luxury philosophy for a hotel and a co-working space under one roof, at the central G…
Airbnb to lure travelers with a new hygienic protocol
The temporary rental platform has always struggled with the way the hosts decide how and when they clean their houses. Therefore, Airbnb now opted to establish a hygienic protocol and even a certifica…
Report: Spanish hotel industry expected to fully recover by 2022
The recovery of the Spanish hotel industry will begin next year, and some believe it could perform at pre-coronavirus crisis levels by 2022, according to the report Hotel Market Outlook COVID-19 prepa…
Eurostar passengers required to wear face masks from today
Passengers on Eurostar services between London and mainland Europe must wear a face mask from today.The train operator said a face covering should be warn at all stations and on board, in line with gu…
Competition & Markets Authority launches cancellation investigation
The Competition & Markets Authority is to launch an investigation into concerns over cancellation policies across the hospitality industry.With airlines and travel agents in some cases offering vo…
Airbus faces gravest situation company has ever known
Airbus has posted a net loss of €481 million for the first quarter of 2020, compared with a net profit of €40 million for the same period last year.Adjusted earnings for the period stood at …
Norwegian Cruise Line further strengthens liquidity position
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken fresh steps to improve its liquidity position in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.The cruise line said it was working with its export credit agencies to finalise an…
Covid-free: Spain’s goal before tourism recovery
Tourism has been one of the most affected industries by the coronavirus crisis. An industry that in Spain accounts for 15% of the GDP has been brought to a halt, putting at risk thousands of jobs and …