Competition
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.
Industry
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.
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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.