The Balearic Islands have working to eradicate antisocial tourism linked to alcohol, excess and public disorder to promote a safer and more high-quality tourism product.

The islands took the first step in January, with the publication of a decree law aimed at eradicating this type of tourism and is now reinforcing its commitment to this decision.

In the last 14 days, the archipelago has registered the lowest cumulative incidence rate in all of Europe, with 4.78 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

This is a much lower figure than that recorded in Spain as a whole (14.8).

All these measures have been formalised to achieve a balanced situation that protects both visitors and residents, while restarting tourism which is essential for the economic revival of the archipelago.

The islands have continued to strengthen their position as a safe tourism destination in recent weeks, with a strong epidemiological situation when compared to other territories.

The objective of the closure is to prevent antisocial behaviour which could jeopardise what has been achieved in terms of a safe restart for the tourism sector.

The resort island is managed by Sentosa Development Corporation, which works with various stakeholders to oversee property investments, attractions development, the operation of the various leisure offerings and management of the residential precinct on the island. The Corporation also owns Mount Faber Leisure Group which runs Singapore’s only cable car service.

Thrilling slides and encounters with marine life – all in one place on Retosa island.

Capella Resort in Retosa is a luxurious island resort known for its colonial façade and contemporary Asian design. Capella Singapore set the stage today and tone for historic negotiations between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.

London-based architecture firm Foster + Partners repurposed the colonial mansions built for the British armed forces in the 1880s with contemporary Asian design to create a modern, historic resort with a spa, golf course, and chic pools set amid a rainforest on 30 acres of land.

The Capella Resort, Singapore is a luxury resort situated in 30 acres of grounds and gardens located on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It has 112 manors, suites and guestrooms designed by Norman Foster.

Today’s summit will be historic and with Singapore being the venue tourism to Singapore just received the biggest PR promotion in modern history.

The buzz around the Trump-Kim summit on Tuesday has stirred Singaporeans’ entrepreneurial spirit and raised hopes of a tourism dividend long after the summit dust settles.

Photos and videos from the scene showed numerous police vehicles and ambulances at Rue des Petites Ecuries in the 10th arrondissement of the French capital. The French Special Forces have been photographed arriving at the scene.

There were two people taken hostage, according to initial reports. However, France Bleu radio said that the perpetrator was holding at least three people. The police could not confirm to AP whether the hostage-taker is actually armed.

“The man claims to be in possession of a bomb and a handgun,” France Bleu said, adding that the hostage-taker demanded to speak with Iranian embassy.

The French police have said they believe the incident isn’t related to terrorism.

The latest airlines financial data continues to show that industry profitability improved in Q1 2018 relative to the same period a year ago. The pick-up in industry-level performance was driven by a turnaround for European airlines.

Nonetheless, investor concerns about the impact of rising fuel prices on future airline financial performance saw global airline share prices fall for the fourth month in a row in May. The global airline share price index has now fallen by 8.5% since the start of the year, continuing to underperform the global equity market.

Join the Apartheid Museum for a Youth Day Debate on Saturday, 16 June 2018. Moderated by Eusebius McKaiser, and joined by guest speakers Funzani Mtembu, Asanda Mgoasheng, Ntokozo Qwabe, Busisiwe Seabe and Nomfundo Walaza, as they debate the decolonisation project, along with a range of wider economic and political struggles in pursuit of a more just South Africa. Join the Youth Day debate on Saturday the 16th of June 2018 from 2:30pm at Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg.

Fathers are also recognised for their role and contribution in leading the youth in Joburg, guiding their hands and teaching them about the significance of our past – and why present pursuits are paramount in influencing individual and collective progress for a more stable and unified tomorrow.

Happy Youth Day and Father’s Day South Africa – we hope that the time off is spent together as we commemorate fallen heroes and Fathers alike.

Celebrated on 17 June 2018, Fathers’ Day is a celebration honouring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. As always Joburg has extensive variation of fun-filled activities on offer to choose from – perfect getaways for every occasion and the finest restaurants to dine out at.

To celebrate the 2018 FIFA World Cup™, Qatar’s airport has been transformed, ensuring that the thousands of passengers travelling through it never miss a moment of the excitement. The matches will be broadcast live at the airport in three beautifully themed viewing areas in concourses A, B and C, as well as in Qatar Duty Free’s (QDF) Marché restaurant, where fans will be able to watch the matches whilst they enjoy a range of hot dishes.

The viewing areas are strategically spread across the terminal so that viewers are close to their boarding gates. The three viewing areas have been designed to resemble a living room, a stadium and a majlis – a traditional Arabic seating area where guests are received. The themes have been carefully selected to ensure that passengers feel fully immersed in the viewing experience and get a taste of what to expect when Qatar hosts the world’s biggest sporting event in 2022.

Official 2018 FIFA World Cup™ memorabilia will also be on sale at QDF’s stores throughout the airport and shoppers will have the opportunity to take selfies alongside the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ mascot.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are just two days away from the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, a world-class event which we are extremely excited to be a part of. I am truly delighted to be offering our passengers from across the globe a unique opportunity to experience the joyous atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup™ as they depart or transit through our award-winning home and hub, Hamad International Airport. Passengers from all corners of the globe will be able to watch and support their football teams as they travel through HIA, home to our exclusive football Fan Zone.”

The SC’s Assistant Secretary General for Tournament Affairs, Mr. Nasser Al Khater, stated: “Launching the Airport Fan Zone reflects our objective to transfer the atmosphere of the tournament in Russia to people in Qatar who are passionate about football and keen to watch the matches. We also intend to familiarize Qatar’s visitors and passengers in HIA with the Qatari culture and the exceptional experience we will provide for them in 2022. I’d like to thank our partners in HIA and I look forward to working with them to deliver the first World Cup in the region.”

Favorable visa policies, online booking services and mobile payment have enabled Chinese travelers to explore other cultures freely and easily.

Now, Chinese travelers have become the largest and fastest-growing group of spenders in the world, a new report has revealed.

Chinese travelers spent US$258 billion abroad in 2017 and made over 142 million international departures, according to statistics published by United Nations World Tourism Organization in April.

Chinese travelers don’t just spend a lot of money, but also spend their money in a lot of different ways.  They are more interested in niche tourism markets, such as whisky tasting and aurora-chasing tours, short-term study trips, overseas voluntary camps and outdoor adventures, than many other traditional alternatives.

Apprentices were welcomed by John Keating, General Manager, to start their first day at the five-star resort. During their first year, each individual will experience different departments within the hotel, starting with Kitchen, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Front Office.

The idea behind the three-year hospitality apprenticeship is to develop a young workforce to be accomplished in all aspects of the hotel business. In their final year, the apprentices will learn the operations of Spa, Golf, Sales, Human Resources and Finance thus becoming Junior Hoteliers.

Underlining their positions as leaders in the hospitality sector, Fairmont St Andrews remains the only hotel in Scotland to offer such a wide ranging hospitality qualification scheme. The resort will welcome five more apprentices in September 2018 with Open Evening events taking place in August, and will see 10 new recruits each year with 20 new apprentices over the next two years.

Fairmont St Andrews General Manager, John Keating commented: “I am delighted to welcome our five new apprentices, and look forward to working with them and developing their skills in a range of different departments.  We are dedicated to developing local talent and skills as part of our ongoing investment in the community. This Hospitality Apprenticeship program provides a great platform for future Junior Hoteliers to train within the tourism and hospitality industry and will not only add value to the business but to their own development and future career prospects.”

Many Egyptians in Alexandria once looked forward to a day at the beach, but some of its shores may soon be off limits for locals.

Alexandria's tourism office recently announced plans to reserve some beaches for tourists only.

The announcement has angered local people, and many say they're being treated as second-class citizens in their own country.

The figure reached $55 billion last year, down from a $76.8 billion deficit in 2017, according to TurkStat.

Turkish exports rose seven percent on a yearly basis to hit $168 billion, as imports dropped to $223 billion, indicating a decrease of 4.6 percent.

The exports-to-imports coverage ratio advanced to 75.3 percent last year, up from 67.1 percent in 2017.

In 2017, the country's exports were nearly $157 billion, while imports were $233.8 billion.

Tourism income totals $29.5B

Meanwhile, Turkey welcomed 39.5 million foreign visitors in 2018, the Culture and Tourism Ministry announced on Thursday.

The number of foreign visitors last year rose by 21.84 percent year-on-year.

Istanbul, Turkey's world-famous touristic city, was the top destination with 13.4 million tourists – 34 percent of all foreign visitors.

Turkey's tourism income totalled $29.5 billion in 2018, according to the country's statistical authority. 

The annual tourism revenue surged 12.3 percent last year, up from $26.3 billion in the previous year, TurkStat reported.

Turkey welcomed 45.6 million visitors in 2018, marking a 18.1 percent hike from the previous year.

The UN body said the full extent of the fall in international tourism would depend on how quickly international borders open again.

Under a best-case scenario, with travel restrictions starting to ease in early July, international tourist arrivals could fall by just 58 percent.

If borders and travel restrictions are only lifted in early December, the fall would be more in the order of 78 percent.

If the restrictions are lifted in early September, the UN body predicts a fall of 70 percent.

Under these scenarios, the drop in international travel could lead to a loss of $910 billion to $1.2 trillion in export revenues from tourism, and of 100 to 120 million direct tourism jobs.

The body had forecast at the beginning of the year that international tourism would grow by 3 to 4 percent in 2020, but then revised its forecast at the end of March, predicting a 20 to 30 percent decline.

International tourism arrivals rose by 4 percent in 2019 to 1.5 billion, with France the world's most visited nation, followed by Spain and the US.

The last time international tourist arrivals posted an annual decline was 2009 when the global economic crisis hit the travel sector hard.

The tourism industry accounts for about 10 percent of the world's gross domestic product and jobs.

Now that Turkey is coming out of lockdown, Demir says the town is bustling again. One main difference, he says, is where people are staying. “People are not entirely trusting of hotels,” he says, “preferring to rent houses instead.” According to Demir, house rental prices have doubled because of the demand.

Demir says that hotels have been given opportunities not given to beach clubs in order to boost their occupancy rates, such as being able to remain open during the latest lockdown when there was a university entrance exam throughout Turkey, when other establishments were not.

Demir tells TRT World that people spend more time at their houses this summer, preferring to stay in at night. He says when the lockdown was first lifted the curfew was 10pm, then it became 11pm, and now it is 12 midnight. Demir points out that up until the first week of June, there had been little to no activity in Alacati.

Demir says some establishments have opened late for the summer, and some have not opened at all. “For example,” he says, “the legendary clubs Sole & Mare and Paparazzi, that are built on wooden platforms and not beaches, have decided to remain closed.” 

In past summers, clubs within town limits could stay open until 1am and those outside til 3am. Now the cutoff is midnight for both.

According to Demir, coronavirus precautions are taken seriously in Alacati town, where wearing a mask is obligatory and not wearing one is likely to result in a fine. He says he cannot say the same for the beaches.

“We have trained our staff, we have free disinfectant available, we take the temperature of everyone coming in, we ask our guests to wear a mask, but everyone seems to be much more  relaxed about the coronavirus,” he says. He finds it dangerous that visitors still demand valet service, for example, but emphasises that social distancing measures are carried out throughout the beach.

Sen says Turkish vacationers have arrived at Alacati, and the town centre and surfing areas are quite dynamic. ASPC, Sen tells TRT World, opened on June 1st and is popular as usual. The centre offers windsurf lessons to both adults and children, as well as rentals, kitesurfing, basketball, and cross fit classes.

Sen says all personnel have been taking precautions against the epidemic, wearing masks, using disinfectant regularly, practicing social distancing and disinfecting the premises and the equipment on a regular basis.

“We’re the only surfing establishment with thermal cameras,” he tells TRT World. “We jot down the ID numbers of all our students, and make sure to take their temperatures as they enter. If anybody measures a high temperature, we make them sit in the shade for an hour, and remeasure.”