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Competition
Postcoronavirus travel in Europe is up in the airedit
The Indian Express– Online
In the EU, 10% of economic output (GDP) is generated by the tourism industry. In some countries, including Greece or Malta, the share of the travel industry in GDP is even higher at 2025%.
Dubai to reopen its borders for tourist arrivals in Julyedit
The Times of India, Live Mint – Online
In all likelihood, Dubai will start welcoming tourists once again in the beginning of July 2020 after putting a stop on tourist arrivals due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Thailand Says Tourism Likely Won’t Improve Until Vaccine Foundedit
The Economic Times – Print – Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai
Avaccine for Covid 19 is needed to help reverse a plunge in Thailand’s critical tourism sector, according to the agency that promotes the industry. Visitor numbers are set to tumble 60% to 16 million this year, almost halving foreign tourism income, but those numbers could go even lower as the world waits for an inoculation or if a second wave of infections materializes, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. “Everyone is waiting on a vaccine,” the agency’s Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said.
Digital creator Rashed Ali Almansoori explains how technology will flourish Dubai in coming yearsedit
The Statesman – Online
When asked about the future of Dubai in the coming years, the social media expert said that it will lead the race in terms of technology and will become the global technological destination. The innovations lately have also seen the rise of the bloggers and influencers which will increase more in the coming years.
UAE reopens malls, public transport in Dubai, including metro, to open soonedit
Live Mint – Online
Dubai was the only emirate among the seven sheikhdoms making up the UAE that imposed a total curfew while the rest had restricted movement at night. Dubai government said in a statement that family entertainment facilities will remain shut while restaurants and hotels can be run only by 30 percent of their staff at a time.
As Ramadan begins, UAE reopens malls, eases curfewedit
SiaSat – Online
The United Arab Emirates decided on Thursday to reopen malls, cafes and restaurants and ease lockdown restrictions imposed last month to prevent the spread of coronavirus on the occasion of Ramadan.
Airports of Thailand offers discount for airlines as passengers dropedit
Reuters – Online
Stateowned Airports of Thailand Pcl said on Thursday it would offer new measures for airlines and businesses to mitigate the impact of the decline in flights and passengers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Abu Dhabi Tourism launches virtual platform #StayCuriousedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of its new virtual exploration platform, #StayCurious, which will provide audiences worldwide with original education and entertainment content in one comprehensive hub
Rare Leatherback Turtles Return To Thailand Beaches For 1st Time In 20 Years During Lockdownedit
Scoopwhoop – Online
This time, rare species of sea turtles were spotted on empty, deserted beaches of Thailand. Thats right. A large number of rare leatherback sea turtles were spotted on empty Thailand beaches amid the lockdown. Incredible!
Dubai wins tentative approval to delay its Expo 2020 to 2021edit
Devdis Course – Online
The Parisbased Bureau International des Expositions executive committee said its member states will vote on the proposal to move the event to October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. It expects a final vote count by May 29.
Middle East tourism fair in Dubai cancelled over coronavirusedit
Reuters – Online
Dubais Arabian Travel Market, one of the Middle Easts biggest travel and tourism fairs, has been cancelled this year due to the new coronavirus outbreak, organisers said on Sunday.
China’s economy slumps 7% in Q1 on pandemic disruption, auto output and sales plunge 40%edit
Auto Car Professional, Bloomberg QuintBloomberg Quint, Wio News – Online
Further details from the National Bureau of Statistics indicate that first quarter retail sales in China fell 19% from a year ago while industrial production fell 8.4% in the same period. Tanking demand globally also led to the worsening of both industrial production as well as exports.
Take a virtual tour of Egypts finest attractionsedit
The Times of India – Online
According to Iman Ziad, Deputy Minister for Tourism and Antiquities, Our message to people is to stay home, stay safe, and enjoy the beautiful sites that make us all proud. Were pushing for virtual tours to send a message to the entire world about our history.
Australia could be most preferred business destination after coronavirus pandemic, says Phoenix Business Advisoryedit
Business Standard – Online
The world economy in the last 1.5 years has gone downhill. Fueled by the USA China trade war, Hong Kong China disputes in addition to the rapidly spreading Coronavirus, which has been termed as a Global Pandemic by World Health Organisation, has engulfed developed nations like the USA, U.K and all of Europe causing loss of jobs and increase in unemployment rate across the world.
Stuck at home due to lockdown Airbnb has a way for you to go on virtual toursedit
Hindustan Times – Online
The list includes meditation with a Japanese Buddhist Monk in Osaka, Japan; coffee lessons with the National Judge in Mexico City, Mexico; family baking experience in San Francisco, California; making perfect Chinese steamed buns in Singapore; and making Swedish pastries with a professional baker in Stockholm, Sweden among other things.
‘Five-star’ treatment: Singapore govt to quarantine overseas returnees in hotels amid COVID-19 pandemicedit
The New Indian Express – Online
With the occupancy at hotels plunging to unprecedented levels and many jobs at risk, the Singapore government may have found a novel way to help the hotel industry in Singapore.
Singapores Ranosys Technologies partners with Bikaner Technical Universityedit
ANI News – Online
In a bid to skill tech graduates and offer them mentorship for professional opportunities, Singapores software development company Ranosys Technologies has signed an OutSystems education protocol with Bikaner Technical University (BTU).
Thousands throng tourist spot in China after easing of lockdownedit
The Indian Express, India Times – Online
Coronavirus, china, china covid 19, Huangshan mountains, Huangshan mountains china, viral video, XThe management should be punished for allowing this crowd! wrote a user while sharing the viral clip.
Meet the biker women who smashed stereotypes for a lifechanging adventureedit
Elle – Online
Accompanied by three other adventurous women, Jai Bharathi (JB), Shilpa Balakrishnan, and Shanthi; Bahadur navigated, planned, and executed a roadtrip from Hyderabad, through the East Indian Coast and the Northeast of India. Supported by Telengana Tourism, the four riders weaved through the high mountains of Myanmar, the neon colours of Thailand, the deep basins of Laos, and historyinfused Vietnam, along the river Mekong.
UAE to boost strategic stockpile, waive visa fines over coronavirusedit
Reuters – Online
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, who is also the UAE prime minister and ruler of Dubai, the region’s tourism and business hub, did not say what goods were included in the stockpile or give further details on the visa fine waiver.
TAT India sheds light on Covid impact on Thailand traveledit
Voyagers World – Online
Considering its low exchange rates and ease of visa, Thailand has always been the goto destination for an Indian traveler. In an exclusive interview with Voyagers World, Cholada Siddhivarn, Director, Western and Southern India, Tourism Authority of Thailand, talks about what the future holds for Thailand post the Covid crisis.
Lockdown hits business activity across Europeedit
The Economic Times – Online
Business activity has cratered across Europe as attempts to contain the coronavirus pandemic push governments to shut down vast swathes of their economies, from shops to factories to restaurants, surveys showed on Friday.
IATA calls on Asia Pacific states urgently provide financial support to airlinesedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Australia, New Zealand and Singapore have announced a substantial package of measures to support their aviation industry. But others in the region, including India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand, have yet to take decisive and effective action. Jobs as well as the GDP supported by the industry are at risk, said Clifford.
Market Study by Capillary Technologies: Impact of COVID19 On Retail Ecosystems Of China, Middle East, India & Singaporeedit
Business World – Online
A study undertaken by Capillary Technologies, Asias leading SaaS Company, on the impact of COVID19 in the retail ecosystems of India, Middle East, China, and Singapore. The study offers ringside view of how the epidemic unfolded, its impact on retailers, and measures that can be taken to minimize the negative impacts of the epidemic.
Airlines globally may burn $61 billion by Juneend, urgent relief required: IATAedit
The Times of India – Online
Several governments are responding positively to the industrys need for relief measures. Among countries providing specific financial or regulatory aid packages to the industry are Colombia, the United States, Singapore, Australia, China, New Zealand and Norway. Most recently, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, and the Netherlands have relaxed regulations to allow airlines to offer passengers travel vouchers in place of refunds.
Industry
Humans will Not Stop Dreaming and will Never Stop Travelling: Rajiv Nangia, TRAC Representationsedit
BW Hotelier – Online
Speaking on the devastating impact that COVID-19 has had on the travel and tourism industry, Rajiv Nangia, Chief Operating Officer, TRAC Representations India told BW HOTELIER that, “This is by far the biggest crises that Travel & Tourism has been subjected to and will bound to have a lasting impact on the sector as well as people working in the sector not only in India but across the globe.”
Global tourism bleeds as coronavirus pandemic spreadsedit
Business Today – Online
Millions of jobs in the global tourism industry could be lost due to the COVID19 pandemic, which has impacted travel like no other event in history and caused 96 per cent of all worldwide destinations to introduce restrictions in response to the outbreak.
Tourism industry may incur ~1.2 trillion lossedit
Business Standard – Print – Mumbai, Bangalore
The tourism industry is projected to book a revenue loss of ~1.25 trillion in calendar year 2020 as a fallout of the shutdown of hotels and suspension of in flight operations due to the Covid 19 pandemic. A study by CARE Ratings notes that the figure corresponds to a 40 per cent decline in revenue over calendar 2019.
Coronavirus takes out wander from wanderlust: Survey suggests no one is travelling for a year!edit
Free Press Journal – Online
There are absolutely no prizes for guessing that the biggest loser due to the novel coronavirus pandemic is the tourism sector. Travelling, which is a luxury, a nonessential service, seems like would be out of business for over a year, suggests a survey.
Coronavirus impact: MSME, electronics, tourism and hospitality to be badly hitedit
CNBC TV18 – Online
The demand for white goods and other highend consumer durables will remain impaired as consumers are expected to postpone their purchases because of lower disposable income, and uncertainty over growth prospects. About 5060 percent of the products and 7080 percent of the components are imported, and a shortage of components of electronic goods from China is likely to keep prices higher and hence will impact demand.
Airlines borrow $31 billion to weather pandemic blow to traveledit
Hindustan Times – Online
In Asia, borrowers have been tapping funds from domestic lenders. Bank of Taiwan provided NT$20 billion ($666 million) of direct loans each to China Airlines Ltd. and Eva Airways Corp., while Singapore Airlines Ltd. arranged a S$4 billion ($2.8 billion) loan with DBS Bank Ltd.
All not lost for tourism after coronavirus lockdown; this is where respite liesedit
The Financial Express – Online
Coronavirusled lockdown has dealt a heavy blow to Indias travel and tourism sector but the industry may find some respite in the MICE sector in the coming months. XSeveral industry reports have earlier said that the travel and tourism industry is one of the worst hit due to lockdown.
How coronavirus will forever change the airline industry and the way we flyedit
Hindustan Times – Online
It needs to be quick and secure. Something that is a relatively minor burden, said DirkMaarten Molenaar, Amsterdam based head of BCGs travel and tourism practice in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
G20 tourism ministers agree to find ways to boost tourism industryedit
Reuters – Online
Tourism ministers of the Group of 20 wealthy economies agreed on Friday to explore capacity programmes in the tourism industry to help the global economy recover from the new coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus crisis puts 29 lakh jobs in aviation industry and dependent sectors at risk: IATAedit
English Jagran, Business Today, Free Press Journal, Mumbai Mirror, Hindustan Times, The Financial Express – Online
According to him, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand are priority countries that need to take action. Further, the grouping called for a combination of direct financial support, loans, loan guarantees and support for the corporate bond market, and tax relief for the airlines industry.
COVID19: Fitch sees global economy shrinking 3.9% in 2020edit
Free Press Journal. Money Control – Online
The sharp downward revision is driven by a massive decline in Asian economies, led by China and India which are slated to post sub1 per cent growth this year. Several major economies have extended lockdowns of eightnine weeks. This contrasts to the previous assumption of around five weeks.
The impact of COVID19 on the Hospitality Sectoredit
The Times of India, BW Hotelier, Telanga Today – Online
Adding to these woes in the months to come will be the fear to travel, whether on business or leisure, as the COVID19 pandemic wreaks havoc across the world. The tourism and the hospitality business is bound to feel the heat.
From The Experts: What Is The Future Of Traveledit
Forbes – Online
Living in Hong Kong, is there any light at the end of the tunnel Hong Kong, along with several other Asian countries, seemed to have remembered the lessons of the 2003 SARS outbreak and acted swiftly to control the spread. Early action meant that we never went into full lockdown, although as we move into April further tightening possibly lies ahead.
Asia’s Travel Players Look Beyond Just Virtual Tours to Jumpstart Demand for After Lockdownedit
Skift – Online
Some three months since the coronavirus outbreak struck the region, Asia’s travel players are adjusting to a new normal and planning possible business strategies to ride out the current health crisis for the eventual recovery.
WTTC launches TogetherInTravel Campaign to inspire Global Tourism Communityedit
Bw Hotelier Business World – Online
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) launches a new marketing campaign, #TogetherInTravel, aimed at galvanising the global travel and tourism community and showing how the sector is a vital part of our zest for life.
Travel, hospitality industries stare at Rs5-trn revenue dropedit
Business Standard – Online
Battered and bruised by the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s travel and hospitality industry is staring at a Rs 5-trillion revenue loss over the next year while 35-40 million jobs, both direct and indirect, are in jeopardy.
Sheen goes off staycations: Isocations or solocations to be the next tourism trend?edit
The Economic Times – Online
Already, a Japanese short term rental company has been marketing its flats as solutions for stressed out couples heading for ‘coronavirus divorces’ in that country. Data from other nations also indicate that those unaccustomed to living cheek by jowl for prolonged periods will probably seek selfisolation options.
What returning to work will look like in offices, cafes and factories around the worldedit
The Economic Times – Online
Wearable social distancing buzzers. Masked blackjack dealers. Drive thru electronics purchases. From cubicles to factory floors, cafes to clothing boutiques, businesses around the world are dreaming up creative ways to reopen, attempting to start revenue flowing again while minimizing the risk to customers and employees.
Look Left, Turn Right, Jump! Islands Offer Remote Tourismedit
Republic World – Online
The innovation is meant to sustain global interest in the North Atlantic islands, which have recently come to rely more on revenue from tourism. And it might help locked down people around the world broaden their horizons beyond their apartment walls.
Envisioning the future: Travel and hospitality in the wake of coronavirusedit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online
In the wake of the mass confusion and panic, most companies are refraining from making new strategic decisions and instead are focused on the immediate future committing resources to additional infrastructure for screening, quarantining and treatment of properties and staff. However, the travel and tourism industry has faced similar crises before, adapted to deal with them, and survived.
COVID 19 pandemic could cost millions of jobs in global tourism industry: UN bodyedit
The Economic Times, Free Press Journal – Online
Millions of jobs in the global tourism industry could be lost due to the COVID 19 pandemic, which has impacted travel like no other event in history and caused 96 per cent of all worldwide destinations to introduce restrictions in response to the outbreak, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has said.
96% of Global Destinations Impose Travel Restrictions, Says UNWTOedit
Travel Trends Today, The Financial Express – Online
COVID19 has impacted travel and tourism like no other event before in history. Governments have put public health first and introduced full or partial restrictions on travel. With tourism suspended, the benefits the sector brings are under threat: millions of jobs could be lost, and progress made in the fields of equality and sustainable economic growth could be rolled back.
Global growth may be cut by up to 0.4 pc: ADBedit
UNI India – Online
Two thirds of the impact will be felt by China, the epicentre of the Covid outbreak, the survey said. The outbreak will have a significant impact on developing Asian economies through numerous channels, including sharp declines in domestic demand, lower tourism and business travel, trade and production linkages, supply disruptions and health effects, the study said.
6 Great Benefits of Traveledit
News Gram – Online
Travel is fun. It is a fantastic adventure. More than that, however, travel can enrich your life in numerous ways. Heading out into the wild, taking to the open road or embarking on a journey to another country is so much more than just a good time.
0% growth in Asia this year: IMFedit
Free Press Journal – Online
Downward revisions are substantial, ranging from 3.5 percentage points in the case of Korea which appears to have managed to slow the spread of the coronavirus while minimizing prolonged production shutdowns to over 9 percentage points in the case of Australia, Thailand and New Zealand all hit by the global tourism slowdown, and in the case of Australia by lower commodity prices, the IMF said.
Governments around the world support tourism and hospitality sectoredit
The Economic Times – Online
Hong Kong will see the government pay 50% monthly salary for every local employee (salary up to HKD 9,000) for six months, with the first payout from June 2020.The government also announced that rental concessions for April to September 2020 would be increased from 50% to 75%.
Virtual Safari Tours Pick Up as Global Travel Hit by Restrictionsedit
Transfin – Online
Ecotourism as Enlightenment Now, it remains to be seen how many of these zealous queries transpire to actual ticket sales in the future. But for safari companies trying to remain afloat in these trying times is not only good business but also an exercise in ecological responsibility.
Travel & Tourism will be critical to Asia Pacifics economic recovery, says WTTCedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
China led the region in 2019 in terms of GDP and employment size, with strong performances in other major Asian markets such as Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. Travel & Tourism supports more jobs in China than in any other country in the region nearly 80 million jobs, or, 10.3 per cent of total employment.
Corporate And Corona: What are the challenges of travel and tourism sector amid coronavirus crisisedit
Zee Biz – Online
In this segment of Corporate And Corona, we will discuss what are the challenges of the travel and tourism sector amid coronavirus crisis.
Asia Pacific airlines report 93 per cent drop in traffic during April first weekedit
The New Indian Express – Online
AAPA Director General Subhas Menon said the current COVID19 crisis is taking an enormous toll on Asian economies and peoples livelihoods across the region. Some 50 million people work in travel and tourism alone within the Asia Pacific region.
Entertainment, tourism to take severe hit even after resumption of biz activityedit
Jhakaasmovies – Online
The Dun & Bradstreet assumes that the Covid19 pandemic subsides in India from its peak level and all businesses resume operations from June 2020 onwards, although in a staggered manner, and businesses across the globe (excluding China) also resume operations from the same time, in a staggered manner.
A new normal for traveledit
Live Mint – Online
Indias sustainable businesses show why community first practices must be the future of all tourism Read Full Story Deepa Krishnan and Fahim Vohra, founders of the travel companies Mumbai Magic and Be The Local, respectively, have deep ties in the communities in Mumbai they work with.
Restaurants, Auto, Realty Sector To Take 12 Yrs To Reviveedit
Money Life – Online
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which form the major portion of raw materials for drug manufacture, are majorly imported from China (around 70%) due to the low cost of imports. IndRa says, Though the government has classified pharma operations under essential services, the scale of operations has declined due to the lack of API imports from the Chinese markets along with the fall in consumption.
25 million aviation jobs at stake across the globe due to coronavirus pandemicedit
The New Indian Express, SiaSat, News 18 – Online
Globally, the livelihoods of some 65.5 million people are dependent on the aviation industry, including sectors such as travel and tourism.
Economic Impact And Initiativesedit
Business World – Online
Growth in India subdued after the country suffered a sharp slowdown over the last 6 quarters and the global health emergency in the last quarter further puts the economy in the dark. Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation are among the worst affected sectors that are facing the maximum brunt of the present crisis.
Travel, tourism sector has emerged from many crises in past; heres what makes coronavirus differentedit
The Financial Express – Online
The coronavirus epidemic is not first blow to travel and tourism industry as it has emerged from many crises in the past. However, this time, the losses sustained by the travel industry will be more than it did in the previous cases.
Aviation post COVID 19: Hard time ahead of getting people back on planesedit
Devdis Course – Online
Singapore Airlines Ltd said it had secured up to USD 13 billion of funding, supported by statefund Temasek Holdings and city state biggest bank DBS Group Holdings, to survive the coronavirus crisis.
OYO Rolls Out #FightCovidwith OYO Campaign With Donate A Night and Book A Night for Self-Isolation to Help Flatten the Curveedit
Business Wire – Online
Commenting on the company’s initiatives to curb the pandemic, Rohit Kapoor, CEO, OYO Hotels & Homes, India SA said, “This is a difficult time for all of us around the world but it’s also a time to step forward and pull together all our limited resources.
Virtual tours to online sessions; bringing cultural sites to people’s doorstep during lockdownedit
Daily Excelsior – Online
UNESCO and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sanghralaya (CSMVS), Mumbai, are also using culture themed memes to encourage people to get the message of staying home, with a sense of humour.
Coronavirus pandemic could shrink global economy almost 1% in 2020: UN Reportedit
Hindustan Times – Online
The UN report said that in the best case scenario, moderate declines in private consumption, investment and exports will be offset by increases in government spending in the seven major industrialized nations and China, leading to global growth of 1.2% in 2020.
What Solo Travel Was Like Before Smartphones and Google Mapsedit
CN Traveler – Online
Kathy and I relied on poste restante for all communication wed send postcards to friends and family to let them know where wed be next, and they send mail to the post offices in those cities. Kathy was too weak to cycle from Kashgar so we took a train to Hong Kong and went straight to the post office. I learned there, from a huge pile of sympathy cards, that my dad had suffered a heart attack. Hed died weeks before I got the news.
Airlines, hotels stare at uncertain future: Careedit
Business Standard – Print – Mumbai
Care said the impact of Covid-19 could be seen across all verticals of the hotel and tourism sector leisure, adventure, heritage, cruise and corporate. Given the travel restrictions imposed by the Centre as well as governments across the globe, advance bookings for conferences and leisure travel to foreign destinations have already been cancelled.
This is the latest viral travel challengeedit
The Times of India – Online
People are sharing pictures of their last trip as part of a new social media challenge People are sharing pictures of their last trip as part of a new social media challenge At a time when most people are self isolating in midst of the COVID19 crisis, a new travel challenge is going viral online. Social media users and travel enthusiasts are being encouraged to join the challenge and to publish photographs of their last trip.
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HK Airport Operates Full-Body Disinfection Channel, Deploys Robotsedit
Mid Day – Online
The disinfection channel is an enclosed facility similar to a telephone booth in size where users can complete disinfection and sanitizing procedures in 40 seconds, the city’s Airport Authority (AA) said in a statement on Sunday
Art auctions come to life onlineedit
The online viewing rooms of the cancelled Art Basel Hong Kong, for example, recently hosted 2,000 premier artworks from 235 leading galleries across 31 countries.I loved the experience, says Saloni Space 118 Studios, who was to attend the show but couldnt. She acknowledges the idea as convenient and economical, and adds, They save you a flight ticket, hotel expenses and the awkwardness of asking artists to share details about a piece of work.
Hit the floor, stupid!edit
The Indian Express – Online
The data zips from New York to Sydney, from Hong Kong to London, in the time it takes you to read this word. The oceans vast depth besides home to aquatic life and resources also plays hosts to the worlds biggest LAN Party.
On A Virtual Museum Touredit
Mail Today – Print – Delhi
Chawla Art Gallery’s owner Shibani Chawla feels viewing art virtually can fulfil people’s desire. “The mantra for survival is adaptation. Art galleries, museums and events are adapting to the lockdown by going on a virtual mode. A very recent example is that of Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia’s biggest contemporary art fair was cancelled due to Covid19.
Lockdown and chill: Hong Kong pandas use privacy to mate after a decade of tryingedit
India Today, Wion – Online
Like half the planet, Ying Ying and Le Le have only really had each other for the company since coronavirus-caused lockdowns shut off the flow of guests to their theme park pad. And like couples everywhere, they’ve been making the best of the time on their own.
India has 2 of Asias 50 best restaurants, but itll be a while before you can dine thereedit
From performing artists to marriages, here is how internet was the savior during COVID-19 lockdownedit
The New Indian Express – Online
At Art Basel Online Viewing Rooms, each work appears on a ‘virtual’ wall, enabling viewers to zoom in to see the details, including its price, and information on the artist.
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HKTB Envisions A Brand New Tourism Landscape For The Futureedit
Travel Press, Newsday24 – Online
In a web conference late last week, top officials of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) provided the travel trade with an update on tourism development, along with introducing the HKTBs strategic framework of recovery plan.
Hong Kong airport brings in cleaning robots and disinfection boothedit
Edition CNN – Online
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has provided a glimpse into what international airport procedures might look like once were traveling again, and a lot of disinfection technologies are involved.
Hong Kong outlines roadmap for tourism recoveryedit
TTG Asia, Asia One, Market Insider, BW Hotelier, BOTT – Online
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will be partnering the local travel trade to devise a long-term strategy and recovery plan for the city’s tourism industry, as it foresees a new tourism landscape post-pandemic.
Hong Kong Combats The Coronavirus Pandemic With Technology And Innovationedit
Travel And Leisure India – Online
The novel coronavirus pandemic has unleashed an unforeseen crisis over the world. This requires a unique and stringent approach to contain and combat. While the world is trying new things every day, Hong Kong is leading the way with technology and innovation.
When We Travel Again: 4 Top Experiences In Hong Kongedit
Femina – Online
Hong Kong One of the largest cities on the planet and a major hub in Asia, Hong Kong is a blend of tradition, culture and modern movements. Theres much to do for any visitor here, whether solo or with family. Take a look at these top 4 experiences in Hong Kong.
How Hong Kong kept the virus under controledit
E Turbo News – Online
Hong Kong: Stories of creativity, vigilance, and perseverance Hong Kong, the City of Lights has always been a tourism and business destination and a melting pot of diversity and resilience. With 1030 total cases and 4 dead for a city of 7.5 million people, Hong Kong succeeded to fight the virus Hong Kong style.
Hong Kongs COVID19 lessons for the worldedit
Rediff – Online
The rate of transmission of COVID19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding. The city State achieved this without the de facto police State curfew that India has resorted to, says Rahul Jacob.
Lisa Haydon takes her kids up a mountain in Hong Kong. See picsedit
India Today – Online
Lisa Haydon recently shared how she along her kids are staying fit during this time. The Queen actress went for a trek for some fresh air with her two boys. She shared the pictures from their walk on the Dragon’s Back Mountain, Hong Kong on her Instagram stories
Art Central Hong Kong announces special edition online catalogueedit
Newsd – Online
Reflecting the strength of the region and the burgeoning gallery scene in Hong Kong, Art Central 2020 was set to feature a record number of Hong Kong-based exhibitors, alongside a strong contingent of leading regional and international galleries. The special edition digital catalogue offers extended site presence and longer opportunity for collector inquiry for the participating galleries.
HKs Michelinstarred restaurants offering takeawayedit
Bhaskar Live, The Week End Leader – Online
From ornate Cantonese dining halls to brasseries serving fine French cuisine, several of Hong Kongs Michelin starred restaurants were designing takeaway menus so diners fearful of venturing out due to the COVID19 pandemic could still enjoy their favourites at home, a media report said on Saturday.
Hong Kong unveils $17.7 billion in relief measures to help cushion impact of coronavirusedit
India Today, Travel News Wire, Click Now, Business Traveller, CNA, Flipboard – Online
Hong Kong announced relief measures totaling HK$137.5 billion ($17.7 billion) on Wednesday as it joins global efforts to offset the impact of coronavirus, which has taken a heavy toll on the city, in particular its tourism and retail sectors.
Coronavirus epidemic prompts Art Central Hong Kong to go online, makes participation freeedit
The New Indian Express – Online
If you had made plans to visit Hong Kong for the 2020 edition of the Art Central festival, and now can’t because of the coronavirus epidemic, you will be pleased to know that you can witness the artworks from the comfort of your couch.
Art Central Hong Kong announces special edition online catalogueedit
News Web India 123, Outlook, Social News XYZ, IANS, Prokerala, Daiji World, Daily World – Online
Continuing its longstanding partnership with Artsy since 2015, Art Central Hong Kong has announced a special Artsy online catalogue to support the galleries and artists of its canceled 2020 edition at no cost to those participating.