EU Distancing in Air Travel Guide for Virus - black platinum gold European Union regulators called on passengers to wear face masks, observe physical distancing and frequently wash their hands in new guidelines for air travel in the age of Covid-19. Significant changes will also be needed for airlines and airports, EU aviation and health [...]
With tourism among the hardest-hit of all sectors, UNWTO has identified three possible scenarios for the months ahead. Depending on when restrictions on travel are lifted, international tourist arrivals could decline by 60-80% in 2020. This could translate into a decline in export revenues from tourism of between US$910 billion to US$1.2 trillion and place [...]
“Tourism in Italy will start again, with all precautions and in maximum safety, Dario Franceschini, (minister of cultural heritage, activities and tourism) did well to clarify that no border closure is expected. Those who love Italy must be allowed to return to enjoy it, in compliance with governmental and regional guidelines,” he pointed out. Italian [...]
Travel situation update related to Covid-19 (read here) - Following up on previous research, the latest data from the United Nations specialized agency for tourism shows that 100% of destinations now have restrictions in place. Of these, 83% have had COVID-19-related restrictions in place already for four or more weeks and, as of 20 April, [...]
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS - Sicily (Italy) offers half of the airline ticket In Italy 13% of the GDP comes from tourism and the country is already planning ways to reboot the sector when lockdown ends on May 4: Sicily will pay half of the price of tourists' flights in a bid to lure back holidaymakers after the [...]
#TravelTomorrow: That's why in addition to a hashtag it is also a necessity! The 96% of all worldwide destinations have introduced travel restrictions! 96% of all worldwide destinations have introduced travel restrictions in response to the pandemic. Around 90 destinations have completely or partially closed their borders to tourists, while a further 44 are closed [...]
"By staying home today, we can travel tomorrow”. The hashtag #TravelTomorrow embodies a world (ours) that wants to restart at all costs. And we at Black Platinum Gold are also preparing to get off to a great start! Discovering different cultures, practicing solidarity and respect, caring for the environment, continuing to learn, fostering decent work, [...]
Coronavirus: how the luxury travel world is coping with the pandemic. The luxury travel industry doesn't necessarily play by the same rules as travel in general! For example, many high-end spa and wellness centres are staying open, catering to clients with coronavirus-anxiety relief packages By Black Platinum Gold Some spas have chosen to close amid the [...]
Math vs Coronavirus! No trips, no leaving home! And in a month... Interesting study from the University of Massachusetts which shows us as the only real solution to this pandemic is social distancing! Mathematics proves it! Social distancing, defined as measures taken to reduce physical contact, is the first line of defense for containing an [...]
Coronavirus and solidarity: world famous monuments light up supporting Italy! Last week Italy reported the international record of new deaths from the new coronavirus despite government efforts to stem the pandemic's spread. The Mediterranean country's daily death rate is now higher than that officially reported by China at the peak of its outbreak around Wuhan's Hubei province. [...]
