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Coronavirus pandemic

India closes iconic Taj Mahal over coronavirus fears

The monument, which attracted over 7 million visitors last year, is shut as India tries to combat spread of COVID-19.

India's iconic Taj Mahal closed amid coronavirus fears

Opinion

Africa does not need to 'burn down the house' to defeat COVID-19

Rather than imposing damaging and ineffective travel bans, African authorities should focus on mitigating the pandemic.

Patrick Gathara

by Patrick Gathara

Patrick Gathara

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Cruise industry in choppy seas as coronavirus fears swell

After several passengers on cruise liners died of infection and as profits decline, industry rethinks operations.

Cruise industry in choppy seas as coronavirus fears swell

United States

Coronavirus fallout: Cruise industry takes a battering

Share prices in cruise ship industry hit but US President Trump has promised to provide assistance.

AJ Impact

Can travel bans prevent coronavirus's spread? Airlines say no

The global airline industry has been plunged into crisis as countries impose measures to slow the spread of the virus.

Can travel bans prevent coronavirus's spread? Airlines say no

AJ Impact

Microsoft, Marriott hit by virus as airlines cull more flights

From manufacturing to tourism, more businesses are issuing lower financial forecasts because of the deadly outbreak.

Microsoft, Marriott hit by virus as airlines cull more flights

AJ Impact

New cruise line Virgin Voyages unveiled in shadow of coronavirus

Virgin Group's Richard Branson introduces a new leisure travel line, as the outbreak threatens global tourism.

New cruise line Virgin Voyages unveiled in shadow of coronavirus

AJ Impact

Japan's Abe orders antivirus steps as December consumption falls

The government said is watching developments closely as the virus outbreak could hurt inbound tourism and consumption.

Japan's Abe orders antivirus steps as December consumption falls

AJ Impact

Holiday cancelled? How the coronavirus is hurting tourism

With the health scare forcing Chinese visitors to stay at home, tourism across Asia and beyond is feeling the pain.

Holiday cancelled? How the coronavirus is hurting tourism

Bhutan

Bhutan to impose 'sustainable development fee' on Indian tourists

This comes after sharp rise in visitors from India caused a strain on tiny Himalayan nation's ecology.

Bhutan to impose 'sustainable development fee' on Indian tourists

AJ Impact

China travel restrictions may cost United States $10.3bn

Airlines have suspended flights, and officials are barring foreign visitors who have been to China in the past 14 days.

China travel restrictions may cost United States $10.3bn

Asia Pacific

North Korea bans foreign tourists over China virus: Tour agency

Most visitors to the North are Chinese or visit through the mainland, which first reported the virus in December.

North Korea bans foreign tourists over China virus: Tour agency

AJ Impact

Australian PM calls for more tourists despite raging bushfires

Scott Morrison also pledged more than $7m as part of a relief package for Kangaroo Island residents.

Australian PM calls for more tourists despite raging bushfires

NewsFeed

India's tourism industry hit by citizenship protests

Tourist numbers have dropped significantly in India after a wave of protests against a new citizenship law.


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In Kathmandu, the Nepalese chef making authentic Sichuan food

San-Dai has never visited China but speaks fluent Mandarin and is catering to Nepal's Chinese tourists.

In Kathmandu, the Nepalese chef making authentic Sichuan food