Competition
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.
Industry
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.
Mention
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
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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.