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COVID-19 pandemic hit Indian resort turns swimming pool into fish farm

A luxury resort in southern India has turned its swimming pool into a fish farm to stop the business sinking amid the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: AFP | 2020/8/27 10:33:40

French holidaymakers take up slack as vacation season like no other kicks off

French resorts and holiday destinations are buzzing at the height of the season despite the pandemic but, with foreigners staying away and the shadow of the coronavirus looming large, this is no ordinary summer.
Source: AFP | 2020/8/20 16:43:44

Peril at port

Generators hum loudly in the background as a tour boat bobs past a towering vessel filled with ship fuel, anchored in Algoa Bay, a stone's throw away from the world's largest breeding colony of African penguins.
Source: AFP | 2020/8/20 16:43:41

Preveza bets on small scale tourism to overcome virus

Yannis Yovanos scans the waters of the Ambracian Gulf with his binoculars for dolphins shooting into the air before curving back down into the sea.
Source: AFP | 2020/8/13 16:18:40

Italian cruise ships to sail again in high-stakes gamble

Italy's cruise industry is preparing to sail again in Mediterranean waters, hoping to help jumpstart the country's economy while restoring the reputation of the beleaguered global sector.
Source: AFP | 2020/8/13 16:13:40

Spending to survive

Stripped of the crowds of visitors that usually flock to its sights, from the Grand Prix to its renowned festivals, Montreal is trying to reinvent itself during the coronavirus pandemic and salvage what is left of its summer.
Source: AFP | 2020/8/6 15:53:41

Back on track: Europe's fading night trains win reprieve

It was one of the quintessential European travel experiences.
Source: AFP | 2020/8/6 15:53:40

Swiss Alps alive with sound of music at drive-in festival

Honking horns and flashing headlights made for an original form of applause Sunday at a Swiss classical music festival staged before a drive-in audience in the heart of the Alps.
Source: AFP | 2020/7/30 16:33:40

Virus surge a major blow for Spain tourist sector

As one of the world's top tourist destinations, Spain was hoping to salvage the summer by billing itself as a safe haven from the pandemic but with infections surging, all bets are off.
Source: AFP | 2020/7/30 16:28:40

Cyprus sees little hope of comeback in tourism sector for rest of 2020

Fresh figures released by a Cypriot government official on Monday put a damper on hopes that the country's tourism industry would swiftly recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: Xinhua | 2020/7/23 15:08:40

'Beefeaters' facing layoffs due to coronavirus impact

The guardians of the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London are facing job losses because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on tourism, the charity running the venue said Monday.
Source: AFP | 2020/7/23 14:58:41

Salvaging the season

Tourists are back on Tunisia's beaches after charter flights resumed to the North African country following a break of more than three months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: AFP | 2020/7/23 14:58:40

Germany alarmed at partying in Mallorca

Germany's health minister expressed concern on Monday after hundreds of German tourists were seen partying in Mallorca without masks or keeping a safe distance, fuelling fears of another coronavirus wave.
Source: AFP | 2020/7/15 15:23:42

Peru plans to reopen Machu Picchu on July 24

Peru's ancient Inca citadel Machu Picchu will reopen to tourists on July 24, the local governor announced Monday.
Source: AFP | 2020/7/15 15:23:41

Japan to launch subsidy campaign to support tourism amid COVID-19

Japan will start a subsidy campaign to boost domestic tourism stricken by the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported on Monday.
Source: Xinhua | 2020/7/15 15:23:40

Fight for survival

In the majestic plains of the Maasai Mara, the coronavirus pandemic spells economic disaster for locals who earn a living from tourists coming to see Kenya's abundant wildlife.
Source: AFP | 2020/7/15 15:18:40

Filming locations of hit suspense show become popular tourist attractions

The filming locations of the Chinese hit crime/suspense drama The Bad Kids have become popular tourist attractions among its fans, with many Chinese netizens saying that the well-received TV series not only brings joy to audiences, but can also boost tourism in the actual places used for filming.
Source: Global Times | 2020/7/8 16:23:40

Kenya to emerge from lockdown, resume intl flights

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday announced a “phased reopening” of the country, with the resumption of international flights from August 1 as well as the lifting of internal travel restrictions.
Source: AFP | 2020/7/8 16:18:41