Portugal saw its largest daily increase in Covid-19 infections since April on Wednesday, part of a recent uptick in coronavirus cases across Western Europe that has led some public health officials to warn of a resurgence. KEY FACTS - Portugal reported 646 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, more than double the average daily case count for August, according to data from the country’s Ministry…
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Both Spain and Italy reported new highs of daily recorded coronavirus cases Wednesday after ending their strict lockdowns months ago, as more and more viral cases are detected throughout Europe in a worrying trend. KEY FACTS - On Wednesday, Spain’s health ministry said 3,715 new daily cases had been detected, the highest tally in a a single day since the Spain emerged in June from…
Historically, airlines have had a mixed relationship with sustainability, given their reliance on fuel and the high cost of fleet upgrades. But heading into 2020, before the pandemic unfolded, the industry was beginning to change direction, with a focus on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the role of plastics in air travel. Last year, Air France eliminated 1,300 tons of single-use…
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Airlines have gotten a lot attention when it comes to the stunning economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Airline passenger revenue is likely to be drop by 55% this year compared with last year, the International Air Transport…
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In a bid to revive the country’s hard-hit tourism industry before the summer holidays, Italy announced Saturday it will allow travel in and out of the country starting June 3. KEY FACTS - The move lifts one of Europe’s earliest…
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The coronavirus pandemic has plunged U.S. air travel passenger numbers to a 65-year low and IATA estimates that airlines could lose $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter of 2020. Anne De Hauw, founder of Monaco-based…
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As travel grinds to a halt in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, the industry is floundering. There’s no end date in sight for lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, and even if restrictions are lifted soon, it’s impossible…
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Ski lifts across France will be brought to a standstill Monday, February 24, as striking workers continue to object to government reforms. Seasonal employees at ski stations across the country are calling for a new round of protests after an…
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According to Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, nearly 45,000 employees, French and Italian, commute to Monaco every day by road or rail. Says Minister Gramaglia, “We are promoting…
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The inside scoop on Pampelonne’s new beach clubs. Call it the end of an era: veteran beachgoers this summer may hardly recognize the 4.5-km stretch of sand in Ramatuelle, now that St-Tropez’s historic beach clubs (all municipal…
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