Walt Disney World theme parks will open beginning July 11 for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15. Masks, plexiglass, ground markings and surprise character cavalcades are some of the new things at Disney World during COVID-19.
Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “The safety and hygiene of travellers and those who work in Travel & Tourism is of paramount importance, which is why we now strongly recommend masks being mandatory.
India has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in the northern city of Agra from visitors flocking to see the 17th century monument to love.
Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3tn due to Covid-19 restrictions, with the US standing to lose the most, according to a UN study published on Wednesday.
Universal Orlando’s most technologically-advanced stunt show yet, “The Bourne Stuntacular,” is now officially open to guests.
US travelers 'unlikely' to be allowed into EU as bloc reopens, diplomats say.
"This is unwelcome news, and will have major negative implications for an economic recovery—particularly if this ban results in cycles of retaliation, as is so often the case", said U.S. Travel
Large crowds were seen at tourist spots across Taiwan at the beginning of the four-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, following the reduction of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Taiwan.
In France, the Eiffel Tower reopened after a three-month closure, its longest since the second world war. Visitors had to wear masks and take the stairs – all 674 of them – to the second floor, since health regulations mean the lifts are out of service.
