Spain will be flying German tourists to their dream-worthy beaches starting June 15 in a pilot program to bring tourism back to its Balearic Islands. “What we are planning in the Balearics is to let a few thousands in,” an official at the Spanish foreign ministry told Reuters. “This is limited and to test the system.” The […] Read more
Thailand’s coronavirus lockdown has eased but tourism industry must rely on local travellers for now
With cash flow drying up at Thailand’s popular beach resort of Phuket, hotels are racing to restart tourism –starting with local travellers. “If nothing changes in the next three months, we won’t be able to afford paying for staff,” said Angkana Tanetvisetkul, president of the Kata Karon Business Association, which represents more than 40 locally […] Read more