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COVID-19 hit Spain hard, bringing tourism to a near-standstill. Now, under Spanish President Pedro Sánchez’s leadership, the government is working to restart tourism, providing a lifeline for the millions of people across Spain who depend on the sector for their livelihoods.

China’s capital canceled flights and shut schools as a new coronavirus outbreak raised fears. The new outbreak has been linked to a massive food market in Beijing.

Mercer’s 26th annual Cost of Living Survey reveals the world's most expensive cities for overseas workers in 2020. In the wake of COVID-19, social and economic disruption has spurred organizations to reassess their global mobility programs with a focus on the well-being of their expatriate employees.

More than 197 million jobs could be lost in the global Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as blanket anti-travel advisories and quarantine measures remain in place, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Major destinations around the world from Bulgaria to Turkey and Jamaica to Mauritius have signed up to the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, who runs the One Seychelles political party is one of the 2020 presidential candidates in Seychelles.

In celebration of World Oceans Day, Iberostar is creating a digital space for NGOs and industry alike to discuss why responsible seafood consumption is critical to the wellbeing of our planet.

With borders are opening in Europe, the UK has decided to suddenly slam its borders shut by imposing a 14-day quarantine. 

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on Senate passage of H.R. 7010, the package of Paycheck Protection Program enhancements that had been previously approved by the House:

World-leading offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist conducted research to find world's best passports and Brits and Americans will surprise with the results.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID-19.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp. The specially designed stamp will allow travellers to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols – so consumers can experience ‘Safe Travels’.

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, joined with various stakeholders to introduce the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 (PRIA).

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined forces with CNN International for a major new initiative designed to inspire people to get ready to travel again.