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Thursday, Apr 21, 2022

Travel and tourism will be ‘driving force’ in global economic recovery

*Travel and tourism is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs within the next decade.* The forecast by the World Travel & Tourism Council also shows the sector will be a driving force of the g...

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Thursday, Apr 21, 2022

Cyprus removes passenger locator form requirement

*Cyprus has relaxed its Covid rules, making it easier for international travellers to visit.* The country removed the requirement for all travellers to fill in an online passenger locator form before ...

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Thursday, Apr 21, 2022

World tourism, travel to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023

*The global travel and tourism sectors are projected to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and grow at a rate that will outpace global gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the World Travel and Tour...

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Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association Council meets Minister of Tourism Clayton Bartolo

*A delegation from the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) Council led by President Tony Zahra and CEO Andrew Agius Muscat held a meeting with Minister of Tourism Hon Clayton Bartolo, and ...

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Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022

Turkey expects high tourism movement during Ramadan Bayram

*The flow of tourism is set to accelerate in Turkey's cities and coastal resorts during the Ramadan Bayram, also known as Eid al-Fıtr, said Müberra Eresin, head of the Turkish Hoteliers Association (T...

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Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022

Michelin Guide recognizes 31 Maltese Restaurants

*31 local restaurants have been recognized by the Michelin Guide, which annually recognizes the quality and culinary skills of the best restaurants in the world.* For the year of 2022, five restaurant...

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Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022

What is regenerative travel?

*In the world of travelling, differences are enormous. From a three-day all-in trip on the other side of the planet to a staycation a few kilometres from home, everything is possible. Yet, their ecolo...

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Thursday, Apr 14, 2022

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association optimistic for the tourism sector, but only if Covid-19 restrictions are removed

*Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) President Tony Zahra states that challenges for the tourism sector are not yet over however the fact that tourism is a resilient economic sector allows...

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Thursday, Apr 14, 2022

Istanbul Airport named 2nd busiest international hub in 2021

*Istanbul Airport has been named the second-busiest airport in the world for international passenger traffic for 2021, its operator IGA said on Tuesday, as the travel industry sought momentum to recov...

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Thursday, Apr 14, 2022

Cyprus | Need to tap new tourism markets, Ayia Napa mayor says

*The war in Ukraine and its consequences on Cyprus tourism should push stakeholders on the island to work together to tap other markets, Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannettou said on Thursday, while ackn...

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Thursday, Apr 14, 2022

Greece Relaxes Covid-19 Measures for the Summer

*Covid-19 vaccination or recovery certificates will no longer be required for admission to bars, restaurants, cafes and other venues in Greece starting May 1, said Health Minister Thanos Plevris on We...

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Monday, Apr 11, 2022

The Israel Ministry of Tourism to provide free tours throughout Israel to Ukrainian immigrants

* * *In the coming days, the Israel Ministry of Tourism will begin providing free tours throughout Israel for new immigrants, guided in Russian by licensed tour guides. This unique project, which is f...

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