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COVID-19
These extreme staycation trends are booming across South Korea
People South Korea are transforming their homes into staycation destinations, a coronavirus cancels plans for foreign holidays.
COVID-19
COVID-19 could set the global tourism industry back 20 years
The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on the global tourism industry, with millions of jobs at risk and international tourism receipts set to drop to a 20-year low.
COVID-19
Here's how international travel has suffered during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic forced international travel to shut down at the beginning of the year. Yet months later, tourist numbers are still down, with few signs of improvement.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
These are the 10 places that rely most on tourism for jobs
197.5 million jobs in the industry could be at risk if coronavirus-related travel restrictions and quarantines remain in place, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.
COVID-19
This chart shows how COVID -19 is harming tourism around the world
Pandemic-related lockdowns, flight cancellations, and border closures are having an outsized effect on the economy of nations that rely on tourism for a healthy GDP, according to the IMF.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
The world's most popular tourist cities may have to rethink their entire model
COVID-19 has proven how hard it is for countries when a travel is curtailed. Thailand, for example, relies on tourism for 11% of its GDP.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Travel and tourism recovery: a perspective for South Asia and lessons for other regions in the age of COVID-19
What's in store for travel and tourism in South Asia after the coronavirus pandemic? What does recovery of the sector look like in the region and world?
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Global business travel will survive COVID-19, study says
A survey of life sciences companies has found business travel is necessary for training and will pick up again post-pandemic. But what will it look like?
COVID-19
This simple digital solution could streamline global travel and boost trade during COVID - here's how
This unique digital health check tool could help countries welcome international visitors and help economies recover.
COVID-19
Here are some of the innovative ways people are going on holiday during coronavirus
Unique and quirky holidays are proving popular in Europe as lockdowns ease, despite the gloomy outlook for international tourism.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Half of all tourism happens on the coast, so what lies ahead as sea levels rise?
In the next 80 years, sea levels are expected to rise by around 2 meters. With around half of all tourism taking place in coastal areas, there are major implications for the industry to c...
COVID-19
COVID-19: This is how a lack of tourism is impacting Kenya's Maasai
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on the Maasai, as without international tourists they're struggling to generate sufficient income.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Who should be responsible for removing CO2 from the atmosphere?
Researchers have modelled two approaches to sharing out CDR needs – one based on culpability for climate change and the other based on capability for addressing it.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
This is what happens to planes when they’re retired
Airlines are shrinking their fleets amid the coronavirus travel downturn. But what happens to planes like Boeing’s iconic 747 when they’re no longer needed?
COVID-19
Could this COVID-19 ‘health passport’ be the future of travel and events?
Rising COVID-19 infection rates pose a threat to global tourism and large events. CovidPass is a new app that acts as a health passport to prove travellers and participants are virus-free...