Competition
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!
Industry
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.
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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.
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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.