Now on bbc news, the travel show. Sun, sea, surf and social distancing. As spain and other European Countries open their borders to tourists, we ask is it wise to go on holiday when our health could still be at risk . Hello, and welcome to the travel show, coming this week from londons theatreland. Now, this place is a favourite with tourists from all over the world. But with many theatres and venues issuing dire warnings about their future, well be hearing about the work thats being done here and around the world to try and get that curtain up once again. Also coming up on this weeks show the unique Pilot Project that could save our holidays. Wejoin a dry run on the Spanish Island of mallorca. The kit that protected our health, but is now polluting the french riviera. Weve got news of the heroic efforts to get rid of it. And covid in the caribbean what lockdown has meant for that little piece of paradise. Well, for a change, lets start with some good news. And it looks like holidays to many parts of europe are now back on the cards this summer, thanks to countries like spain, italy and france and greece reopening their borders to tourists from a list of designated countries. But assuming you do get to soak up that mediterranean sun, just what kind of holiday can you expect . Recently, the Balearic Islands ran a Pilot Project to test spains new coronavirus Protection Measures for tourists, and we went along to see how it went. To test their covid 19 countermeasures, spain invited 11,000 germans over two weeks to fly to the Balearic Islands. The first flights arrived in mid june. The aim to show the world how spain could keep tourists safe. Hello we feel very safe at the moment. So it was very good, organised, and we are happy to be here. None of these arrivals were subject to the two week quarantine that was imposed on all visitors since the beginning of spains state of emergency. Instead, they had their temperatures checked and were asked to hand over the Contact Details for their accommodation. For Tourism Companies here, its all been very welcome. Its very good news that after 92 days, were getting ourfirst arrivals back to palma de mallorca. Obviously, its been a very complicated period of time both here on the island and i think in general, in obviously in the world. But the tourism is a very important part of the spanish economy and it needs to start again. Applause the tourists were sent to a few select half full hotels where hand sanitising, social distancing and a self check in system were in place. I think all the people want to have a chance to take a little sun and beach and maybe a little bit of normality. We want to go to beaches. And we feel safe here. But for some people, there were still some hurdles to overcome. If tourists develop any symptoms, theyll be tested for free within 2a hours and then get results within 48 hours. The trial was cut short when spain opened its borders to travellers onjune 21. In the end, just a fraction of the German Tourists expected to take in part, but officials declared it a success. There is no guarantee that the Safety Measures in mallorca will be in place throughout spain, and every traveller will have to research their destination thoroughly and weigh the health risks for themselves. You miss this so much and the thing we most missed, like, staying in the scene with everybody and with the public. It was amazing today so we are happy that we have the public that is with us and, like, cheering for us. The dancers hey applause all looks great, but i know there are lots of people out there with reservations about flying. So, joining me in stjamess park in the heart of london at an appropriate distance, of course, our global guru simon calder and Philip Allport from norwegian. Guys, how are you . Very good, thank you. Ive been doing some flying yes, you have its not too bad. If you are one of those people who are really concerned about social distancing, dont go near an aircraft this summer, because youre not going to get any. But if you think, well, probably my fellow passengers, the other people im going to encounter, are going to of course not travel if theyre symptomatic or theyve been told they might be infected, then its all right. Its pretty austere, kind of back to the 70s. But, yeah, i think those of us determined to travel this summer will be able to get where we need to be. Youre going to have problems of course in terms of social distancing in the big resorts, but thats going to become much easier because half the people at least are not going to be showing up. There is an enormous reluctance out there for people who have perhaps got used to lockdown, theyre feeling kind of safe, kind of comfortable, and the idea of suddenly going out and meeting 1,000 strangers simply doesnt appeal. And youve got this tension of course between, well, i obviously want to preserve my health, i dont want to risk anyone elses, but im also desperate to see the wonders of the world and enjoy travel. Now, phil, norwegian is one of the key low cost airlines. You know, your entire Business Model relies on cramming people in. So how do you keep people safe under those circumstances . Yeah, well, i mean, like all airlines, weve adopted a number of measures, so cleanliness and our cleaning routines are the top ones. So, going forward, we will be sanitising all the touch points, which are armrests, tray tables, toilets. We are ensuring that distancing can take place onboard as much as possible, so the middle seat will be assigned last on an aircraft. For families, groups, they will still be able to travel together, but individuals, if they want to sit apart, they can. And its a matter of, as simon was saying, its also people taking responsibility. If youre showing symptoms or youre due to isolate, you really should not be travelling. The Airline Industry as a whole is doing Everything Possible to make sure travels as safe as it can be, but there will be reduced capacity. I mean, there are less flights actually taking place this summer, and that in turn will mean less people travelling as well. And i guess its all about giving customers that peace of mind that theyre being looked after, if they do choose to fly . Well, can i put a couple of points in here . Yeah, of course. Im afraid the reason yeah, its absolutely correct. For example, easyjet, the biggest Budget Airline in britain, cutting 70 of its flights injuly, august, september. Ryanair, the biggest european Budget Airline, theyre cutting maybe 60 of flights in july. As a result of that, of course theyre trying to fill every single seat on every single flight. And aviation will not be for you if you want to absolutely minimise the risk of contact, youre going to be taking a risk. And all the airlines are doing great things to try to provide reassurance, but i think thats what it is it cannot be any kind of guarantee. I used to clean out plans in Gatwick Airport here in london. And, um, you know, frankly, its a tough old business when youve had 180 people on a plane. Its not great, particularly in the time available, for you to be able to get absolutely everything perfect. So some people might say that International Air travel is the reason why Coronavirus Spread so quickly in the first place. So, lets say someone was travelling from 0slo to london, for example, and they ended up bringing and spreading the virus. Does norwegian take responsibility for that . The social distancing measures taking place at airports are completely different to how they were back in march. I mean, most airports more or less stopped flying for the last three months. Yeah. And its taken us this long to also liaise with the easa, whos the european safety agency, to really find what methods are the best to ensure the best safety protocols. I mean, again, there is no guarantee, but its a matter of people also taking the personal responsibility to be careful. Yep. Many countries are requiring everybody who comes in to fill whats called a passenger locator form out. And that says, heres where ive been, heres all my Contact Details, heres where im going to be, whether thats at home, or your destination when youre on vacation. And, heres the flight i came in on and heres my seat 23f. So that if somebody sadly in 22d becomes symptomatic, then the local Health Organisation can get in touch and say, hey, you have to self isolate for 1h days. Its not perfect, but its the best weve got. Thanks, guys. Right. Still to come on the travel show covid cruising and the caribbean. How the popular resort islands are coping with lockdown. And will we ever get an encore . The off stage drama at some of the worlds biggest shows. So dont go away now, if youre planning on going on holiday anytime soon, youll probably be asked to wear one of these, and potentially a pair of these. But, how will you get rid of them afterwards . Thats the question causing concern on the french riviera, where rubbish like this is washing up on local beaches. At this time of year, the beaches along this stretch of mediterranean coastline would usually be full of tourists enjoying cote dazurs famously hot summer but social distancing and travel restrictions have resulted in emptier beaches that are drawing locals to them for a very different reason. 0peration mer propre are a group of divers who are trying to raise awareness of the impact covid waste is having on local marine life. Every year, roughly 10 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean. The worry is that this figure will rise as the world turns to Single Use Plastics to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Now, its looking like a long, hard fightback for the cruise industry when this pandemic eases, and many of us can recall those alarming pictures from earlier this year of all those passengers quarantined aboard infected luxury liners. For the caribbean islands, this is deeply worrying. In antigua, for example, more than half of the localjobs rely on tourism. In fact, lets go there now, where were gonna have a chat with sean weathered, who runs a tour company on the island. So sean, theres only been a few dozen infections, so would you say that this crash in tourism is as bad as the pandemic itself . Economically, everyone here is suffering. Take the example where im at right now. As it stands right now, this is one of the newly opened resorts on the island but the beach itself is absolutely empty. The only person i see on the beach here is a security guard. That tells us that there is absolutely no employment going on on the island. So its only a matter of time for those persons who have savings for that to run out. So we will say that we are heading on a slope where its gonna get pretty slippery. Yeah, of course. Now, theyre currently in the process of enlarging the cruise port, arent they . This now looks like quite an optimistic project, would you agree . Ah, suffice it to say that project has been ongoing and seems to be flourishing. Because it is not government funded and private investors, that project has been going quite smoothly. So theres clearly this belief that, you know, cruise ships and the cruise industry is gonna continue . Absolutely this island has no Natural Resource so we depend heavily on that industry to create the injection of cash into the economy. Thats what it does, it opens up persons to the island, even more so. Its like an instant injection of cash into the economy on a daily basis. So lets talk about cruisings reputation for a minute, which has taken a little bit of a hit in recent years. You know, there are people out there who are worried about the Environmental Impact of these ships and all these things like over tourism, so is there an opportunity to rebuild sustainability here . I would say yes. And as for the environment, the environment is important for ourfuture, but lets be more realistic and practical. This is an industry that sustains millions of lives so i would not take it off the table at all. Its no time to revisit things. See how best we can put measures in place that can go forward in a more environmentally friendly measure. When you do start running your own tours again, how are they gonna be different . You know, Hurricane Season isnt that far off, so does that mean you might have to write off this year . Ah, were not quite sure yet, but the government itself has put a lot of measures in place. You must be certified. Yeah. And the certification is required for persons doing tours now. That course took place about two weeks ago. It particularly focuses on safety. Minimum of persons in the vehicle. Yep. Vehicles that can normally carry four can only carry two. So a lot of policies have changed on the island, just to mitigate the risk of persons contracting disease, because everyones livelihood depends on this happening. Yeah, of course. I bet people cant wait to get back into action. Me, for one yeah, i bet brilliant. Sean, thank you so much thats a great insight. My pleasure. Yeah, thank you. Now, one thing you almost certainly wont have done recently is buy a ticket to see a live show. Its hard to imagine what the future might be for an industry that relies on cramming hundreds of people into the same tight space to create a buzz, and in some of the most exciting cities in the world, its been a big, important business for decades. Las vegas, for instance. A place known for bright lights, 24 7 gambling and non stop partying and, of course, some of the biggest shows the planet. In 2019, 49. 5 Million People visited vegas, spending a massive 58 billion. But something tells me that in 2020, those numbers are going to be very different. Las vegas is no stranger to adversity. The city has seen its share of ups and downs but what ive seen in this town has just changed my perspective on how fragile our travel and Tourism Industry can really be. We have a lot of unknowns. What does David Copperfield do when he has to sell enough tickets to fill 80 capacity . What do the small theatres do here when theyre looking at possibly 20 capacity when they do reopen . 0ne things for sure, though the spirit of the people is great. People are willing to come back and vacation. But how fast they come back and to what extent they can actually go into the venues, thats gonna make a difference on whether or not shows start up soon or much, much later here in las vegas. Whilst covid prompted the majority of theatres across the globe to close their doors, the big shows are hoping to be back by the end of the year. However, for smaller productions, the coronavirus has been a fatal blow. But its not all bad news. Across europe, theatres are thinking creatively while sticking to government guidelines. In berlin, the berliner ensemble has taken 500 of its 700 seats out. What you see here in our audience room is what i think became somehow iconic. I do believe that this is the more Emotional Experience for an audience to understand physically and emotionally that we are in very special times. While over in barcelona, the gran teatre del liceu has reopened with an audience full of plants. For many centuries, the man, the human has been in the centre of the world and this coronavirus has shown that the man is part of the world but the heart of the world is nature. And we have seen in our venue is nature is the centre of the art, is the centre of the world, and we have played for them. In the uk, things are hopefully on the up as well. Londons famous west end theatres are now trying out a number of measures that might get us all back inside these Historic Buildings much more quickly. So while its easy to remain socially distant outside on the street, one of the key characteristics of theatres in the west end is tight corridors. Is the centre of the world, and we have played for them. In the uk, things are hopefully on the up as well. Londons famous west end theatres are now trying out a number of measures that might get us all back inside these Historic Buildings much more quickly. So while its easy to remain socially distant outside yeah, well, i guess ultimately, thats what it is all about, isnt it . Giving audiences that peace of mind that when they come to the theatre, everything will be okay . Yeah, and the great thing about, you know, theatre is that theres plenty of airspace above you and, you know, youre not confined like, say, on a tube train or a bus. But hopefully, you know, people will feel safe and comfortable and we will do our very best to make sure that they are so. Right, well, thats it for now. Well be back in a few weeks time with hopefully a few more little glimmers of hope for anyone itching to get back on the road. In the meantime, well be bringing you some of our best bits. From a chilly train trip across norway to some of the tastiest food experiences we have had in the last few years. Until then, keep planning your next trip. You can always dream stay safe and well see you next time. Bye bye. Hello. Well, not much happening with the weather out there at the moment. A lot of dry weather, some clear spells. And, actually, Tuesday Morning isnt looking too bad at all across most of the uk. However, rain is expected, and once it arrives, it might stick around all through the day. And it will end up being grey, damp and cool at least for some of us not everywhere. Now, at the moment, you can see the gap in the weather across the uk some clear spells here. But out in the atlantic is this daisy chain of weather fronts. You can see the clouds here, rain bearing clouds. That is heading in our direction. Once it reaches us, it will stick around, this whole sort of Conveyor Belt of cloud and rain, probably for a good 2 3 days. So, this is what it looks like through the early hours. You can see quite across much of england, wales, scotland, apart from a few showers there, dry just about to northern ireland, but here is that weather front, that daisy chain of cloud and rain that ive just been talking about. Thats going to be reaching ireland very early in the morning and then spread into northern ireland. Belfast is in for some rain certainly by mid morning. Then, basically, its this central swathe of the uk that will turn grey and wet at times. So northern wales, merseyside, certainly lancashire into the lakes, not particularly pleasant, and that rain will spread into yorkshire too. Either side of that, actually, the weather isnt too bad at all. Some sunshine there in scotland and in the south of the country as well. But then, that weather front, that sort of Conveyor Belt is going to sink further southwards. So its more southern parts of the country that gets the cloud and outbreaks of rain on wednesday whereas areas to the north, will turn a little bit brighter. So, liverpool, perhaps some sunshine there come wednesday and 18 degrees. Now, its still with us on thursday, the remnants of it. Still cloud and some outbreaks of rain across the south, probably from liverpool northwards, the weather is looking better. Some sunshine in belfast there on thursday, not a bad day, but cool, 16 degrees, this is airfrom the north atlantic. All of that warmth is still way to the south where its heating up across spain, portugal and france. Were in the cool air right now. This is the outlook for the next few days. Warmer air from the southern climes reaching us, but well have to wait until the weekend. This is bbc news. Welcome if youre watching here in the uk, on pbs in america, or around the globe. Im mike embley. 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