Tourism

World

EU nears agreement to reopen external borders

The Nomad Today 6/27/20

Restrictions will be lifted from 1 July for about one dozen of countries.

Tourism

BUSINESS COLLAPSE

Nights spent by foreign tourists declined 96% in May

The Nomad Today 6/25/20

In Lapland, the hotel and accommodation business crashed 98%.

Tourism

DE-ESCALATION

Finland to lift travel restrictions to 12 European states from July 13

The Nomad Today 6/23/20

Travel restrictions will continue in force for other 10 countries, including Sweden. Government's recommendation to work remotely will end on 1 August due to the improved epidemiological situation.

Coronavirus

After 14-week coronavirus lockdown, Spain lifts its state of alert

The Nomad Today 6/21/20

As of Sunday, tourists from Schengen countries can enter the country, with travellers from everywhere else allowed back as of 1 July.

Tourism

TOURISM

Travel resumes across Europe amid hopes of economic recovery

The Nomad Today 6/15/20

However, travel restrictions remain for Sweden, Spain, Portugal and Britain, and there is a travel warning for Italy's coronavirus hotspot Lombardy.

Tourism

TOURISM

EU plans to lift ban on non-essential travel starting from July

The Nomad Today 6/11/20

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia should also see the ban lifted.

Tourism

TOURISM

Finland to lift travel restrictions to Norway, Denmark, Iceland and the Baltic states

The Nomad Today 6/11/20

Travelers arriving from these countries will no longer be requested to stay isolated for 2 weeks. Restrictions at the Schengen external border will remain in force until at least July 14.  

Economy & Business

Airlines protest as Britain begins Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals

The Nomad Today 6/8/20

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says "millions of jobs" could be lost.

World

Iceland sets cost for virus test offered travellers from 15 June

The Nomad Today 6/6/20

Travellers will from 15 June be requested to choose between a coronavirus test on arrival or a 14-day quarantine.

Tourism

TOURISM

Porvoo, a medieval gem to discover this summer

Pablo Morilla 6/6/20

The main captivating part is the old town, where visitors will find wooden houses built centuries ago.

World

Spanish minister says land borders to open, prompts confusion

The Nomad Today 6/4/20

Portugal's government asked for clarification.

Coronavirus

Spain says will guarantee health safety when opening to foreign tourism

The Nomad Today 6/1/20

Industry and Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said it on Monday.

Tourism

CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Nights spent by foreign tourists fell by 95%

The Nomad Today 5/29/20

Overnight stays by non-residents declined by 95.8% in Uusimaa and by 99% in Lapland from one year ago.

Coronavirus

Easing lockdown, Spain to reopen for tourism in July

The Nomad Today 5/23/20

Pedro Sanchez's announcements coincided with calls for his resignation over the lockdown's impact on jobs and the economy from the far-right Vox party.

Tourism

EU calls for European borders to reopen to save tourist season

The Nomad Today 5/13/20

Until a vaccine or treatment is available, the needs of travel and tourism must be weighed against the risks that may result in a resurgence of cases and a reintroduction of confinement measures, the…

Tourism

Coronavirus

Government predicts tourism demand will shrink 60% this year

The Nomad Today 5/6/20

The assessment made by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment predicts that, if the recovery is further delayed until the end of the year, the contraction could be about 70% (or 10.9 billion…

Finland

Lapland airport seeks new owner to avoid closure

The Nomad Today 5/5/20

Located in deep Lapland, Enontekiö airport has been mainly used for charter flights in winter, particularly by British tourists willing to experience the wild north. The end of scheduled flights and…

Tourism

Only 20% of coronavirus cases in Finland linked to tourism

The Nomad Today 5/5/20

Since 27 March, 8,837 health checks have been carried out at the Helsinki airport. Most of the cases related to tourism were imported from Austria.

Finland

Coronavirus forces to celebrate Vappu under strict restrictions

The Nomad Today 4/30/20

Government reminds citizens that the restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people are still in force and the police will be monitoring compliance. Authorities launched a website with events and…

Tourism

Coronavirus restrictions reduce foreign tourist stays by 53%

The Nomad Today 4/29/20

43% of the hotels having reported data for March said they had already closed before the end of the month.