Turkey hopes ‘healthy tourism’ scheme will conquer coronavirus slump

Turkey hopes ‘healthy tourism’ scheme will conquer coronavirus slump

The "healthy tourism certificate" program aims to convince travelers that despite the global pandemic, Turkey's beaches and historic treasures will be safe to visit this year, with rigorous checks on airlines, local transport and hotels.. Turkey ranks sixth globally in tourist arrivals and tourism accounts for 12 percent of an economy now facing its second recession in two years.. Figures released on Friday showed the pandemic slashed foreign arrivals by 99 percent last month.. Foreign currency earnings from tourism may fall 60-70 percent this year, with the domestic market halving in size, he said.. Egypt could hit 100,000 cases by end of month: Minister. Egypt allocates 320 public hospitals to examine potential coronavirus cases.