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Tourism

Tourists sunbathe at Arenal beach in Palma de Mallorca as the pandemic measures ease. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

TOURISM

International tourists spent 5.9 billion euros in Spain in August

The Nomad Today 10/6/21

The average spending per tourist was 1,136 euros, 12.9% more than a year ago

30 July 2020, Hessen, Frankfurt_Main: A Lufthansa passenger aircraft is towed to the airline's technical hangar at Frankfurt Airport as Lufthansa started reactivating some of its aircraft that were laid off during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Boris Roessler/dpa

AUTUMN HOLIDAYS

Lufthansa offers 130 additional flights to sunny destinations

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/4/21

Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece remain particularly popular

Apartment building facade in Spain. Photo: Pixabay.

TOURISM

Overnight stays in Spanish tourist apartments grow 65.7%

The Nomad Today 10/1/21

The total number of nights spent by international tourists in non-hotel establishments (apartments, campsites, rural tourism accommodation and hostels) reached 6.1 million, which is an increase of…

BREXIT

EU citizens will need passport to enter Britain as rules change

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/1/21

Identity cards, sufficient in the past, will no longer be accepted

TOURISM

Overnight stays in Spanish hotels increased 104% in August

The Nomad Today 9/27/21

The Balearic Islands, Andalusia and Catalonia were the main destinations for all travelers in Spain in August

21 March 2021, Spain, Palma: A man stands at the exits for arriving flights at Palma de Mallorca airport. Airlines plan from Sunday after a long forced break to bring the first holiday makers from Germany to Majorca again. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

AIR TRAFFIC

Spain recovers 70% of 2019 air capacity by the end of summer season

The Nomad Today 9/23/21

From the UK, more than 3.2 million seats are expected to be operated between September and October

31 August 2021, Spain, Malaga: Children play in front of check-in desks at a Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport. The province of Malaga closes the month of August with 76.42% occupancy, according to the Association of Hoteliers of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos). Photo: Lorenzo Carnero/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

AIR TRAFFIC

Spain received over 5 million international passengers in August

The Nomad Today 9/22/21

By airport, Palma de Mallorca received the highest volume of international passengers

07 September 2021, Spain, Palma: Holidaymakers crowd at the beach of Arenal in Majorca after some coronavirus measures lifted due to the low incidence. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

WORK IN SPAIN

Tourism regains its role as a catalyst for employment in Spain

The Nomad Today 9/22/21

In hotels and restaurants there was an increase of 67,079 contributors to the Social Security system

14 September 2021, Indonesia, Batu: A visitor takes a picture with White Indian Peafowls at Eco Green Park after it starts to reopened for visitors as Batu city got lowered Covid-19 cases. Indonesia government decided to extend Emergency Community Activities Restriction (PPKM) until 20 September 2021 with some relaxation in some regions. Photo: Dicky Bisinglasi/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

TOURISM

Bali may reopen to foreign tourists next month

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/17/21

Daily case numbers have fallen steadily in recent weeks

A view of the interior of Helsinki airport. Photo: Pixabay/file photo.

CORONAVIRUS

Finland extends entry restrictions at external borders until 10 October

The Nomad Today 9/16/21

Restrictions on entry will be reinstated for residents of Singapore

Finnair aircraft on the ground. Photo: Mikko Pylkkö/Finnair.

TRAVEL

Finnair adds frequencies and routes to Europe, Asia, North America

The Nomad Today 9/14/21

The company’s European network will rapidly increase in frequencies throughout the winter, with double daily services to key European cities

An AirBaltic plane is seen landing in Stockholm Arlanda airport. Photo: Pixabay.

AIRLINES

AirBaltic starts operating direct flights from Turku to Riga

The Nomad Today 9/9/21

The Turku Airport has been in business during the entire pandemic

18 August 2020, Spain, Palma: Passengers wait in front of Ryanair check-in desk at Palma de Mallorca Airport. Germany has declared nearly all of Spain, including the island of Mallorca, as risky areas following a spike of coronavirus cases. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa

CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Tourist spending in Finland to shrink over 5 billion euros in 2021

The Nomad Today 9/6/21

Demand is not expected to reach pre-pandemic level before 2023

ACCIDENT

Catamaran ferry hits rocky island off Ibiza

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/4/21

According to the report, the accident happened at around 10 pm shortly after the ship left the port of Ibiza

18 August 2021, Israel, Abu Gosh: Wedding guests present a green passport from the Health Ministry based on a smartphone app before entering. The government has imposed new restrictions as Israel battles the fourth wave of coronavirus, which is predominantly of the delta variety. The green passport will only be issued to people who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from a corona infection. Photo: Nir Alon/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

PANDEMIC - UPDATE

Countries from which Covid-19 passport isn't required to enter Finland

The Nomad Today 9/3/21

Under the new decree, people arriving in Finland from the following countries or regions are not required to be tested or show a certificate

Accommodation,-cottage-tourists by Harri Tarvainen-Business Finland

TOURISM

Finnish residents vacationed in the countryside this summer

The Nomad Today 8/26/21

The accommodation industry collapsed again in Helsinki-Uusimaa this summer due to the lack of international tourists

An Air France plane rolls down the airport runway. Photo: Pixabay.

TOURISM

Air France to open Paris-Lapland route during winter season

The Nomad Today 8/23/21

Two weekly flights will connect Paris and Rovaniemi from 4 December

07 June 2021, United Kingdom, Gatwick: Passengers arrive at Gatwick Airport, before Tuesday's 4am requirement for travellers arriving from Portugal to quarantine for 10 days comes into force. Photo: Kirsty O'connor/PA Wire/dpa

CORONAVIRUS

Government removes four countries from low-risk list to enter Finland

The Nomad Today 8/19/21

Meanwhile in Finland, the incidence of new Covid-19 cases increased to 182 per 100,000 inhabitants for the whole country and to 306 per 100,000 for the Helsinki-Uusimaa region

The main security control at Helsinki-Vantaa airport. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

TRAVEL

Items to be careful with at Helsinki airport security control

The Nomad Today 8/17/21

Do you know what to take out of your bag before entering the security control? And what products are actually defined as liquids when boarding a plane? Learn more here