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Lockdowns extended, restrictions tightened in Europe over coronavirus

Europe, the current epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen some of its most popular tourist destinations impose stringent containment measures over the past few weeks in a bid to slow the sprea

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South Korea's tourism industry hit hard by COVID-19

Few tourists are seen at the Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of South Korea's landmarks in Seoul, March 16, 2020. /AP Gone are the tourists, and the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest royal palace bu

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Coronavirus epidemic takes its toll on European tourism

Venice, one of the most-visited tourist attractions in Italy. /VCG A near-empty St. Mark's Square, cancelled carnival festivities and a number of gondoliers sitting and waiting for customers…