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Dubai hits the ski slope as coronavirus restrictions liftedit

Reuters – Online

Adnan Mayasis first move after Dubai lifted coronavirus restrictions on leisure activities was to hit the emirates indoor ski slope with the added protection of surgical mask and plastic gloves. Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday allowed recreation spots such as cinemas, gyms, ice rinks and the ski slope to reopen after weeks of closure.

Europe’s first coronavirus-free country begins opening bordersedit

CNT – Online

Montenegro will open borders to countries with low cases of COVID-19 in the first week of June. “Currently, those are Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Albania and Greece. That will encourage our tourism,” the Government of Montenegro tweeted on 25 May.

Cyprus will pay for your holiday…edit

CNT – Online

The local administration is promising to take care of all expenses of tourists who get sick from COVID-19 while on holiday in the country. This includes everything from hospital bills to drugs to treat the illness as well as food. In fact, Cyprus is promising to take care of expenses of family members who are travelling with the patient at the time. Once they are better, tourists will just have to cover the expenses of their transfer to the airport and the cost of their flights back home.

Japan plans to boost tourism but only domesticallyedit

India News  – Online

Japan is extremely susceptible to the economic damage from the outbreak. It is dependent on trade with both China and the US the country where the pandemic began and the country where it has hit hardest. Travel, tourism and trade with those countries and others have faded.

Dubai to allow free movement, economic activity from tomorrowedit

Live Mint – Online

Dubai will begin allowing free movement and business activity to restart from Wednesday, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said on Monday. Starting Wednesday there will be no restrictions on movement or business operations between 6.00 am and 11.00 pm, the Dubai Media office said in a press release.

Middle East eyes resilient Indian outboundedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Sharing similar culture, tradition, lifestyle and cuisine, India has always have had a strong relation with the Middle East countries. This relation has also been witnessed well at the tourism front.

Dubai to allow free movement, business activity from Wednesdayedit

Reuters – Online

Dubai will begin allowing free movement and business activity to restart from Wednesday, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said on Monday. Starting Wednesday there will be no restrictions on movement or business operations between 6.00 am and 11.00 pm, the Dubai Media office said in a press release.

Thailand to drive domestic tourism as economy rides out drop in foreign visitorsedit

Reuters – Online

Thailand plans to boost domestic tourism in the third quarter to help support the struggling economy as the coronavirus pandemic hits global travel and domestic consumption, the state planning agency said on Monday. The export and tourismdriven economy may shrink 5% to 6% this year, the worst since the 199798 Asian financial crisis due to the outbreak, the agency has said.

Dubai Newlyweds Honeymoon Turns Into A Nightmare Amid COVID19 Crisisedit

Republic World – Online

A Dubai based couple dreamed of an adventurous honeymoon when they rejected the Maldives to buy tickets for Mexico. Little did they know that the coronavirus pandemic, which was yet to spread across the globe, would turn their honeymoon into the worst nightmare of their lives. 36yearold Khaled and 35yearold Peri, both Egyptian citizens, got married on March 6 in Cairo.

Talking Tourism with VisitBritainedit

Business Traveller – Online

VisitBritain, the national tourism body of the United Kingdom (UK) is playing a key role in maintaining England’s global presence during this pandemic crisis.

France to offer €18-billion support for tourism, sporting & culture events for recoveryedit

Travel Biz – Online

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced support of €18 billion for tourism-related businesses and both sporting and cultural events, in order to ‘move from emergency to recovery’.
Tourism reels as Australian leaders bicker over closed bordersedit

Hindustan Times – Online

With Australia closed to international visitors, domestic tourism is the only lifeline for an industry that’s been crippled by the virus.

Here is what you need to know about Dubai Tourism’s guidelines for outdoor adventure sportsedit

Outlook Traveller – Online

Amid the ‘new’ normal of social distancing, Dubai Tourism issued a set of guidelines to restart outdoor adventure sports. Keeping in mind the significance of physical distancing in times like these, the proposed guidelines restrict the number of people taking part in any sporting activity to a maximum of 5.

Surbhi Jyotis Pictures From Dubai Diaries That Can Make Fans Green In Envy; See Hereedit

Republic World – Online

Surbhi Jyoti recently bombarded her Instagram feed with her pictures from Dubai diaries. Read ahead and check out where the actor visited while wandering. Surbhi JyotiSurbhi Jyoti has successfully accumulated 4.8 million followers on Instagram.

Indonesias COVID19 battle faces crucial test over Eid holidayedit

Reuters – Online

Thousands of Indonesians made a late dash to leave Jakarta for their hometowns this week, even as authorities sought to stem the traditional mass exodus at the end of the Muslim fasting month to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Thai baht is now Asia’s top outperforming currencyedit

MINT – Mumbai

After lagging other Asian currencies for most of the year, Thailand’s baht has staged a sharp rebound to outperform its peers. The baht has rallied almost 1.5% in May after dropping over 7% in the first four months of 2020. The catalyst? Traders are betting Thailand’s tourism-dependent economy will recover swiftly from the virus-induced slump as economies begin to reopen.

Singapore to allow travellers to transit through airport from June 2edit

Reuters – Online

A view of a largely empty Changi Airport Terminal 2 a day before its 18month closure due to the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID19) outbreak, in Singapore April 30, 2020.

An island in the shape of a chicken, this is a beautiful sculpture of natureedit

Mathrubhumi – Online

Low Some say the question is not who the best artist in the letter. Some unnatural moves in nature also cause curious constructions. Thus, Thailand’s chicken island can be called a natural craft or sculpture. As the name implies, the island is shaped like a hen’s neck.

DCT Abu Dhabi announces launch of cleanliness certification programme for tourism sectoredit

Daiji World, BW Hotelier Business World– Online

The Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday, May 20, announced the launch of a safe and clean certification programme, to elevate the standard of cleanliness and hygiene levels across all businesses and organisations in the tourism sector.

Mumbai, Goa, New Delhi among top 5 destinations on Indians’ wish listedit

Live Mint – Online

Wish list refers to the number of times that users click the heart button on a particular property on the website. When it comes to international destinations, Indian travel dreams feature islands and beaches alongside major metropolitan cities. Dubai tops the list, followed by Ubud (Bali), Bangkok (Thailand), Istanbul (Turkey), London (UK), Seminyak (Bali), North Male Atoll (Maldives) and Singapore.

Singapore Tourism Board comes up with a New Edutainment Series featuring SG personalitiesedit

BW Hotelier – Online

STB aims to encourage local and international viewers to explore or further develop a passion, inspired by Singapore’s diverse people, talent and stories through this video series.

How shopping in Singapore might change for Indian tourists after Covid-19edit

Mint – Online

When normalcy returns and when cross-border travel is allowed, Indian visitors who come to Singapore to shop, may see changes to their usual shopping haunts. The retail industry is almost certain to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically different.

A European vacation this summer is a possibilityedit

The Times of India – Online

A summer vacation in Europe seems almost impossible at this moment, at least that is what we think. However, reports coming in from European countries and the European Union suggests otherwise, as the EU clearly states that Europe will in fact have a tourist season this summer. Albeit, with limitations, and regulations.

Where will you travel post-Coronavirus? This Indian city tops wish-list of most Indian travellersedit

The Financial Express – Online

For international destinations in Indian travellers wish-list includes Dubai as the top destination, followed by Ubud (Bali), Bangkok (Thailand), Istanbul (Turkey) and London (UK), it added.

European airlines hope to resume flights but outlook is dimedit

Outlook – India

European airlines are planning for a return to the skies this summer after being grounded almost completely for weeks over the coronavirus pandemic.

Dubai: Air India’s second special flight to Mangaluru lands with 178 passengersedit

Daiji World – Online

National carrier Air India’s second special flight to Mangaluru from Dubai landed at Mangaluru International Airport with 178 passengers on Monday, May 18 at 7.45 pm.

Thailand extends ban on incoming international flights until end June; Iran sentences French academic to six years in prisonedit

Devdis Course – Online

Thailand extends ban on incoming international flights until end June Thailand on Saturday extended a ban on international passenger flights until the end of June, the countrys aviation regulator said, as new cases in the country dwindle. The Civil Aviation Authoritys ban extends a previous order that was set to run until the end of May.

Dubai Tourism issues guidelines to begin water sports, skydiving; private beaches allowed to openedit

The Times of India – Online

In a positive development, Dubai Tourism has allowed water sports and skydiving activities in the country along with allowing private beaches to open. On Tuesday, the tourism department issued a set of guidelines to restart water sports and other outdoor activities that were shut down completely due to the spread of deadly Coronavirus.

France unveils 18 billion euro plan for crown jewels tourism sectoredit

The Economic Times – Online

Nearly 90 million foreign tourists visited France in 2019, making it the worlds most visited country, government data shows. Tourism accounts for almost 8% of the countrys 2.3 trillion euro economy.

Egypt prepares for partially reopening hotels for local tourismedit

The Economic Times – Online

Government committees, formed by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Ministry of Health, Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) as well as representatives from the provinces of the South Sinai, Red Sea, Luxor and Aswan, did the inspection, said Abdel Fattah alAasy, assistant minister of tourism and antiquities for monitoring tourism and hotel facilities on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Tropical Bali looking to reopen to tourists in Octoberedit

Reuters – Online

Balinese Hindus wearing face masks carry sacred ornaments as they attend a ritual amid the coronavirus disease (COVID19) outbreak, at Ulun Danu Batur temple in Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia, April 7, 2020.

Thailand Allows Malls to Reopen in Latest Loosening of Lockdownedit

Bloomberg Quint – Online

We combine Bloombergs global leadership in business and financial news and data, with Quintillion Medias deep expertise in the Indian market and digital news delivery, to provide high quality business news, insights and trends for Indias sophisticated audiences. (Thailand )

Temperature checks, masks the new normal for air travel, says Dubai airport CEOedit

The Rahnuma – Online

Temperature screening and face masks will become common sights at airports to mitigate the spread of the new coronavirus but physical distancing could make flying more expensive, the head of Dubai airport said.

How Bali, a tourist hotspot, escaped becoming a virus hotspotedit

The PrintHindustan Times – Online

Jakarta: Bali, the resort island popular with backpackers, was always seen as a fertile ground for the coronavirus as millions of foreign tourists flock to its beaches. But it is today being touted as a model by Indonesian authorities in tackling the pandemic.

Dubai grants 10year Golden Visas to more than 200 doctors; visa fines also waivededit

The Times of India – Online

As per latest news, Dubais ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has granted 10year Golden Visas to more than 200 medical professionals working for the DHA (Dubai Health Authority) in appreciation of their fight against the COVID19. He issued instructions to relevant authorities to grant these Golden Visas to all such health professionals who are in the frontline battling Coronavirus.

Dubai explores drivein cinema in time of social distancing; Porsche & popcorns become the new movie comboedit

The Economic Times – Online

Moviegoers in Dubai frustrated by the closure of cinemas during the coronavirus pandemic will soon be able to watch films from the comfort of their own car at a new drivein cinema created on the roof of one of the worlds largest shopping malls.

A guide to the travel status of countries around the world and their timelines out of lockdownedit

India Times Post – Online

All non Hong Kong residents coming from mainland China, Macau and Taiwan will be subject to a 14day compulsory quarantine after entering Hong Kong, but entry will be denied if the non Hong Kong resident has travelled to any overseas countries or regions in the 14 days prior to arrival in Hong Kong.

Tourism industry expects revival to be slowedit

The Times of India – Online

With countries like Vietnam and Cambodia gradually opening its borders to tourists, stakeholders in the state’s travel and tourism industry feel that it is time to revive the market, which has been brought to a standstill by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

In 2020, international tourism could drop by 6080 percentedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

In 2020, international tourism could fall by 6080 per cent because of the pandemic, resulting in the revenue loss of USD 910 billion to USD 1.2 trillion. It would eventually place millions of livelihoods at risk, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has said.

The Changi Airport in Singapore has been named the worlds best airport for the eighth year in a row.edit

India Today – Online

1. Singapore Changi Airport2. Tokyo Haneda Airport3. Hamad International Airport Doha4. Incheon International Airport5. Munich Airport6. Hong Kong International Airport7. Narita International Airport8. Central Japan International Airport

Poulomi Das remembers her Singapore vacation amid lockdown, shares throwback picturesedit

Telly Chakkar – Online

Vacations have become a distant dream for all the globetrotters. Now whenever people feel like going for a vacation the only way they can do the same is by taking a trip down their memory lane. Recently, actress Poulomi Das, who plays the role of Purnima in Star Bharats popular show Kartik Purnima posted a throwback picture of her Singapore Trip

Dubai reopens parks, hotel beaches in further easing of curbsedit

The Economic Times – Online

The United Arab Emirates business and tourism hub Dubai has allowed public parks to reopen and hotel guests to access private beaches, state media said, as the emirate gradually lifts restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus.

Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virusedit

Devdis Course – Online

The millions that once poured through the airports concourses are no longer flying as countries around the world enforce lockdowns and travel bans to fight the virus and the COVID19 illness it causes.

An Easy Guide to Take on Bangkok, Thailandedit

Femina – Online

Its no secret that food in Thailand is as fresh as it gets. Combine great produce with simple and clean recipes and youve got delicious Thai food, which time and again has proven to be both, comfort food and highend cuisine.

Singapore Indian restaurant serves meals to hospital workersedit

The Economic Times – Online

The popular vegetarian restaurant Mavalli Tiffin Rooms is serving up Indian snacks like vadai, a savoury fried snack, coffee and masala tea, said the Straits Times report.

European holidays to restart in July, tourism to recover by 2022: TUI CEOedit

Reuters – Online

Tourism will recover to its precoronavirus levels by 2022 at the latest and European holidays will restart in July said Fritz Joussen, the chief executive of travel group TUI (TUIT.L). I think in 2022, the latest, we will see a full recovery of tourism, he told reporters on a call.

New clusters pop up; Europe debates summer tourist seasonedit

The New Indian Express – Online

Elsewhere, there was progress. New Zealand reported no new cases Wednesday for the second consecutive day, and Thailands health authorities also reported no new confirmed cases for the first time in more than two months, and no new deaths. Restaurants in Bangkok allowed to reopen last week under social distancing rules.

Five flights take off from Gulf countries to bring back about 900 stranded Indians under Vande Bharat Missionedit

News On Air – Online

There were two flights from Dubai going to Amritsar and Delhi, two from Kuwait leaving for Kozhikode and Ahmedabad and one flight from Jeddah to Calicut. The Dubai Delhi flight was full with about 245 people including close to 100 people who had lost their jobs , nearly 30 senior citizens, many stranded tourist, students and some pregnant women.

Dubai turns worlds tallest building Burj Khalifa into glowing Coronavirus charity box see imagesedit

The Financial Express – Online

Coronavirus, coronavirus in Dubai, dubai, Burj Khalifa, worlds tallest building, charity donation box, Dubai Burj Khalifa, World Tallest Donation Box, donation boxThe worlds tallest building, Dubais 828metre Burj Khalifa, has become a glowing charity donation box, raising money for food for United Arab Emirates residents suffering the economic impact of the new coronavirus pandemic.

Dubai reopens parks, hotel beaches in further easing of curbsedit

The Economic Times – Online

The United Arab Emirates business and tourism hub Dubai has allowed public parks to reopen and hotel guests to access private beaches, state media said, as the emirate gradually lifts restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus.

Disney World begins accepting hotel reservations for Julyedit

The Times of India – Online

On Monday, Shanghai Disneyland in China too opened its gates to the public for the first time since January after the Coronavirus outbreak. The popular Chinese theme park has finally reopened with stringent rules and regulations, including a limit on the number of visitors, maintaining strict social distancing and compulsory face masks for all.

Europe keen to boost tourismedit

Mail Today – Print – Delhi

EU airlines and travel companies should offer vouchers for flights and holidays cancelled due to the coronavirus that are valid for at least 12 months, the European Commission says in recommenda- tions to help revive travel and tourism in Europe.

DCT Abu Dhabi Launches Abu Dhabi Specialist Programmeedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Specialist Programme, an elearning platform which will educate travel trade industry professionals with all destination related information about the emirate through a series of online courses.

When We Travel Again: 5 Things To Do In Dubai UAEedit

Femina – Online

Dubai is a destination like no other. Where else will you find manmade islands shaped to look like a map of the world, or a building so tall its spire shoots through the clouds Once you step outside the airport, you might feel like youve been transported into another world one that opens its arms to the possibilities of the future, while celebrating the past.

Singapore to temporarily shut Terminal 4 of Changi airport due to reduced flights caused by COVID-19 pandemicedit

Yahoo News – Online

‘Meanwhile, Changi continues to play its part, bringing essential supplies to Singapore and mounting repatriation flights. And finalising detailed plans to protect crew and air passengers, when people start to fly again,’ he added.

149 flights from 31 countries in Phase 2 of Vande Bharatedit

Hindustan TimesOdisha TV – Online

The maximum number of flights during the second phase will be from the US (13), the UAE (11), Canada (10), Saudi Arabia and the UK (nine each) and Malaysia and Oman (eight each).There will also be flights from Kazakhstan and Australia (seven each), Ukraine, Qatar, Indonesia and Russia (six each), the Philippines (five), France, Singapore, Ireland and Kyrgyzstan (four each), Kuwait and Japan (three each), Georgia, Germany, Tajikistan, Bahrain and Armenia (two each), and Thailand, Italy, Nepal, Belarus, Nigeria and Bangladesh (one each).

Thailand Yacht Show ends on a high noteedit

Go Getter – Print – National

One of the premier water-based boating events in South East Asia, the Thailand Yacht Show, celebrated its fifth edition from January 9 to 12, 2020.

Thailand tourist arrivals may fall by as much as 65% in 2020 due to virus outbreakedit

Devdis CourseReuters – Online

Thailand tourist arrivals may fall by as much as 65% in 2020 due to virus outbreak Representative Image Image Credit: FlickrThe number of foreign tourists in Thailand may plunge as much as 25.8 million to 14 million this year, the lowest level in 14 years, as the coronavirus pandemic hits global travel, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Monday.

Her Universeedit

Travel Plus Leisure, Travel Plus Leisure – Print – National

Well, I love Thai food! Bangkok is amazing with its authentic cuisine and street food. I have also lived in New York and love the kind of food options that city has to offer. Both are my top picks.

Fishing for Family Bondsedit

Travel Plus Leisure – Print – National

The building of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a grand neoclassical landmark built in 1928 and gazetted as a National Monument. The Suite Special offer ensures a luxurious stay with up to 50 per cent discount, Straits Club access, daily Chandon breakfast, and other benefits.

15 Dream Escapes to a Better Worldedit

Travel Plus Leisure – Print – National

I would like to visit is Dubai, because one of my restaurants—Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai (jwmarriottmarquisdubailife. com)—was going to have a pop-up with one of the great chefs from Spain. Obviously, the event had to be cancelled because chefs from Spain could not travel.

Back To The Futureedit

Travel Plus Leisure – Print – National

That country, for me, is the United Arab Emirates. So, whenever I am approached by friends planning a trip to Dubai, for itinerary advice, I am lost. Surely, I cannot recommend a walk by the creek or a picnic at Al Zabeel park—those are too pedestrian for a tourist. They wouldn’t want to scour a baqala (grocery store) for a pack of Spanish roll or stand by a fumy cafeteria where boisterous Lebanese men serve the best of shawarmas.

Aviation Minister Tweets How the Future of Air Travel Will Look Like, See Imageedit

News 18 – Online

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday tweeted a photo of the passengers traveling on the repatriation flight from Singapore to Delhi. In his tweet, the minister quoted the lyrics of popular song The Times are a Changing by Bob Dylan.

A King’s Worldedit

Travel Plus Leisure – Online

While Caesars Palace, the one outside of Las Vegas, offers a vibrant lifestyle and indulgent island experience, Caesars Resort, with its dedicated kid’s club and Ain Dubai (world’s tallest ferry wheel), is perfect for a family getaway.

China reopens Shanghai Disneylandedit

Deccan ChronicleBloomberg Quint, India Times, India NewsEnglish Mathrubhumi, Trendingnews365The Print – Online

Shanghai Disneyland and Disneys park in Hong Kong closed Jan. 25 as China isolated cities with 60 million people to try to contain the outbreak. Tokyo Disneyland closed the following month and parks in the United States and Europe in March.

‘Europe needs a break’: EU plots to restart travel and tourism despite Covid-19edit

The Economic Times – Online

Tourism, that normally contributes almost a tenth of the European Union’s economic output, is among the sectors hardest hit by the global outbreak that has grounded nearly all travel.

Virtual tourism: LA, Maldives livestream twilight calmedit

Hindustan Times – Online

To help with the anxiety, destinations are offering 3D virtual tours, high-quality immersive photographs and livestreaming local experiences, many people are touring from the comfort of their couch.

Sri Lanka to target high-spending tourists to revive tourismedit

The Financial Express – Online

The president emphasised the need to focus promoting medical tourism by highlighting the “successful efforts taken by Sri Lanka to contain the spread of the coronavirus.”

Greece to allow tourist arrivals starting July 1; conditions applyedit

The Times of India – Online

For all those tourists who love travelling to Europe or are yet to visit the continent for their first trip ever, Greece is one of those countries that are sure to give you a warm welcome starting 1 July.

“Goa may be the new Thailand, ” says Ritesh Agarwal as OYO pivots to a new strategy ⁠— ‘driving, and not flying, destinations’edit

Business Insider – Online

Indian hospitality unicorn OYO is probably one of the worst hit. With people not ready to fly anytime soon, OYO wants to capitalise on the tourism spots that people can drive to as a weekend getaways.

 

Ahoy, Balinese sistersedit

The Hindu Business Line – Print – Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi

As the boat cruises and pierces through the swirly waters of the Indian Ocean, off the is­ land of Bali, the land afar flattens to a thin line sand wiched between the sky and the sea. Mount Agung fills this vastness with its au­ thoritative presence.

Selling pizza on Dubais Palm Jumeirah island was a perfect business. And then came Covidedit

The Print – Online

The Canadian entrepreneurs House of Pizza restaurant on the manmade Palm Jumeirah island had been restricted to delivery orders by government regulations to contain the Covid19 pandemic for most of April. Unable even to cover salaries in full as sales slumped 70%, the 49yearold gave each employee 1,000 dirhams ($272) to help them through.

Impact of Covid-19 on Singapore’s Travel and Tourism Industry, Dealing with Pandemicedit

BW Hotelier – Online

To further support tourism businesses and partners during these challenging times, and to lead them on the path of recovery, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has rolled out several new initiatives.

 
Dream now, travel later is Switzerlands message for youedit

CN Traveller – Online

In a video message, the tourism board encourages travellers to keep the dream alive Switzerland Tourism Dream now, travel later, says Switzerland Tourism.

Air India Express special flights depart for Kochi, Kozhikode with 363 passengersedit

CNBC TV18,The Financial ExpressThe Indian Express, The Asian Age – Online

The airline is operating two special flights today with the first flight operating from Abu Dhabi to Kochi and the second flight flying from Dubai to Calicut or Kozhikode. Air India Express will operate 24 special flights out of the total 64 such flights planned by the Indian government to bring back Indians stranded abroad.

1,550 Gujaratis stranded overseas to be brought back: Govtedit

The Indian Express, Hindustan Times– Online

On May 8, one flight from the US carrying 300 passengers and on May 9 another flight from Singapore carrying 250 passengers will reach Ahmedabad.

Macau goes ahead with Junes Dragon Boat Racesedit

Travel Weekly Asia – Online

The International Dragon Boat Races mark one of the most popular festivals on Macaus cultural and sporting calendars The International Dragon Boat Races mark one of the most popular festivals on Macaus cultural and sporting calendars

Declare travel, tourism sector as industryedit

The Hans India – Online

Even after the outbreak is over, people in the industry say that it will take at least a year to recover. Foreign travel will remain restricted in major parts of the world. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to be one of the worst affected as countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are heavily dependent on the travel industry.

Dubai Expo 2020 worlds fair postponed to October 1, 2021edit

Money Control – Online

Dubais Expo 2020 worlds fair will be postponed to Oct. 1, 2021, over the new coronavirus pandemic, a Parisbased body behind the events said Monday. The announcement by the Bureau International des Expositions came just hours after police in Kuwait dispersed what they described as a riot by stranded Egyptians unable to return home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Indonesia’s March foreign tourist arrivals plunge 64%edit

Reuters – Online

Indonesia’s foreign tourist arrivals plunged 64.11% year on year in March to about 470,900, or fewer than half of January’s number, as the coronavirus pandemic discouraged travel, data from the statistics bureau showed on Tuesday.

Dubai Expo 2020 worlds fair delayed to October 2021edit

The RahnumaHindustan TimesNews 18 – Online

Dubais Expo 2020 worlds fair will be delayed to Oct. 1, 2021, over the new coronavirus pandemic, a Parisbased body behind the events said Monday.

Bangkoks Chinatown Abuzz With Customers After Lockdown Restrictions Easeedit

Republic World – Online

The food hub resumed with streetside establishments serving cuisines as the cases dropped to a single digit in the country this past week, the first in the world after China to curb the disease. However, with restrictions lifted, at least 18 new cases were detected, bringing the total to 2,987.

World’s tallest tower, Dubai’s ‘Burj Khalifa’ to light up with coronavirus donationsedit

The Times of IndiaThe New Indian Express – Online

The skyscraper regularly features displays of solidarity with crisis tricken countries for Australia when bushfires ravaged parts of the country, and for China and Italy when they were hit hard by the Covid19 respiratory disease.

Three food and travel shows on Netflix to binge on in lockdown 3.0edit

CNBC TV18 – Online

The only entry on this list without a food connection has made it for one specific reason: Dark Tourist is the kind of show that will blow your mind, purely for the strength and uniqueness of its content. It follows New Zealand based journalist David Farrier who explores the subculture of dark tourism, which sees travellers flock to the worlds most unconventional travel destinations all of them with a history of death, destruction, tragedy or secrecy.

With fever checks and masks, worlds largest mall in Dubai reopensedit

The Hans India – Online

One of the worlds largest shopping mall at Dubai Highlights Clutching bags from designer boutiques in their gloved hands, customers are back at Dubai Mall, one of the worlds largest shopping havens that has reopened under strict safeguards against coronavirus.

When You Travel Next: 4 Things to do in Thailand!edit

Femina – Online

With tons of attractions, hot spots and activities on the menu in Thailand, a traveller is bound to be spoilt for choice. We help you narrow it down to 4 things you can do to make the most of your time in Thailand!

How China locked down internally for COVID19, but pushed foreign traveledit

The Economic Times – Online

There is new evidence to show that China locked down all domestic traffic internally by end January 2020 but pushed to open foreign travel till end March. Data from Tom Tom traffic index, a traffic location site that covers 416 cities across 57 countries show that as a result of this strategy, China, intentionally or otherwise, was able to lockdown its cities unknown to the world.

Faith Mantra: Survive Revive Thriveedit

Bw Hotelier, Business World – Online

The tourism business has almost completely come to a standstill in FY 202021. Almost all of Indias topperforming foreign source markets for tourism (USA, Canada, UK, Germany, China, Japan, Singapore, Russia, Italy, Spain), are severely impacted and are not likely to travel before FY 202122.

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Explained: The state of international air travel in India and the worldedit

The Indian Express – Online

The aviation sector has been among the worst-hit during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a look at measures being taken by countries with regard to air travel.

Listen in to Travel Influencer Rashmee & Anant Talk About Adventure Tourism in Indiaedit

India.com – Online

In this episode, travel influencer Anant of Rashmee & Anant, who share pictures on Instagram under the name Travel With Searats, talks about what all one can expect to do in India.

Major Relief Announced For Hotels, Tour Operators, Travel Agents And Tourist Transporters by Modi Govtedit

India.com – Online

In a major relief to hotel owners, tour operators, travel agents and tourist transporter, the Modi government on Tuesday announced that it was extending the validity period of approvals and classification of hotels and other accommodation units till June 30.

FAITH Suggests Tourism Aid And Restructuring Package (TARP) From PM, FMedit

BW Businessworld – Online

FAITH- Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality, the policy federation set up by the national associations(ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, TAFI) proposes Tourism Aid & Restructuring Package to the Tourism Minister to seek specific measures for Indian Tourism from the Prime Minister and from the Finance.

Wither, India Abroad? Jai Ho – Indians Abroad?edit

BW Businessworld – Online

People ask astrologers “When will I go abroad?” It’s a popular question in India. In the world’s population of 7.58 B, 272 Million or 3.5% are immigrants. US is home to 51Million, that’s over 20%. With such high density, it’s is causing a different kind of stir feeding into neo-nationalism and protectionism.

40% tourism firms staring at complete shutdown risk in next 6 mnths: Reportedit

Business Standard – Online

The report said that 81 per cent travel and tourism companies have lost their revenue up to 100 per cent.

Internal tourism to get priority post lockdownedit

The Times of India – Online

“The focus will gradually shift to foreign and domestic tourists,” Sanjay, who was at the forefront of the government’s fight against coronavirus till May 20 before being shifted to the tourism department, said.

Would you dare to travel in 2020edit

English MathrubhumiHindustan TimesCNBC TV18 – Online

Around 14 per cent of Indians are willing to travel in 2020 itself once the nationwide lockdown is lifted, says a survey. New Delhi: Itching to travel but unwilling to take the risk A survey conducted by Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC indicates that youre not alone. (Malaysia).

Know What are The Top Travel Dreams Of A Nation In Lockdownedit

News GramNewsd –  Online

Travel might be on pause in these unprecedented times, but this hasnt stopped people across the country from dreaming about the possibilities. Booking . com shares the top destinations on peoples minds as they wait for when the time is right to travel again, after delving into the millions of travel wish lists created by hopeful travellers on its platform over the last two months.

Indian luxury travel may return this winteredit

TTG Asia – Online

Luxury travel specialists are expecting demand to resurface in the winter season, starting October this year, with well-established as well as unique destinations gaining the bulk of interest.

Watch: Aviation, Tourism Sectors Under Increased Stress, But Will Be Back With a Bangedit

The Print – Online

Travel and tourism (two sectors that have been hit hardest by COVID-19) will return with a bang, believes Aditya Ghosh, board member of OYO, former president Indigo Airways in a conversation with Mitali Mukherjee.

Ritesh Agarwal imagines robots at OYO hotels while wondering when India will travel againedit

Business Insider – Online

During the lockdown, people have discovered all kinds of passions – many are experiencing the pressure of cooking, doing yoga, learning hydroponic farming and so much more – and are already looking for a change.

We are deriving far more value by being together than being separate: ITCedit

The Economic Times – Online

Going forward, once we are over this difficult phase, even that segment offers opportunities because there is a lot of outbound tourism from India. I suspect as a trend, there will be even greater focus for inbound tourism.

Air travel during a pandemic: Different country, different rulesedit

The Economic TimesReuters – Online

In Thailand, you cannot have food or water in flight and must wear a mask. In Malaysia and Indonesia, the plane needs to be half-empty. In the United States and Europe, it’s not mandatory for airlines to leave the middle seat open.

International air travel slowly returns as countries partner up, set up bubble corridorsedit

The Print – Online

It could also set precedent for the industry. If we do have another virus come up, the ability to deal with it, control it and drive that recovery process should be more efficient, said Calvin Wong, an analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Hong Kong who tracks the regions airlines.

Wellness Tourism Market by Current Trend, Demand, Scope, Business Strategies, Technology Development, Future Investment And Forecast 2025edit

Cole od Duty – Online

Wellness tourism is beyond regular spa and thermal treatments and incorporate other broad categories and lifestyle improvement practices that render holistic wellbeing and improved lifestyle through the travel span.

Travel & hospitality cos warn of likely job cutsedit

The Economic Times – Online

The travel and hospitality sector has expressed disappointment with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ economic stimulus, saying the government ignored its pleas for assistance despite the industry being a critical contributor to the country’s GDP and foreign exchange earnings.

Some airlines start bookings for June travel, say sourcesedit

The Times of India –  Online

When contacted, a SpiceJet source said international flight bookings are open from June 15.

Travel and tourism industry in shock with no relief measures from govtedit

Live Mint – Online

Tourism industry was affected even before the lockdown in the month of February, when the international flights and visa were cancelled starting with China and then followed by Italy, Iran, Korea and later by all other countries.

Domestic tourism to recover before international Leisure tourism will rebound faster than business traveledit

The Times of India – Online

Asia has been a big contributor to tourism, both by way of the number of tourists and tourism receipts. With China emerging as the source of the coronavirus, do you foresee apprehensions about Asian tourists when international travel opens up.

Future of Tourism with COVID19edit

Trending News – Online

This experiment is in pilot phase, Hong Kong airport is testing such booths. In these booths sanitizer is sprayed all over body except face for 40 seconds. This will ensure safety of everyone. Some airports are planning to implement echeck in and passport control. Various signage of maintaining social distancing are being installed at Airports.

Whats the importance of tourism to the worlds economyedit

WIO News – Online

However, as the realisation dawns that the world will have to learn to live with the virus, governments are keen on kickstarting tourism for economic revival. European Union is planning to salvage the summer tourist season and is asking member nations to throw open their borders. It has called for unrestricted movement across member states, albeit with safety measures, such as face masks on aeroplanes and social distancing.

Travel during the time of coronavirus: Ready for a fauxcationedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Another user, Matt Parmenter, shared a picture of himself against the backdrop of pyramids. He wrote, Got a giant green screen at the studio, decided to take myself on a virtual vacation. I went to the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids, a Walmart (hey, havent been shopping in a while), and dropped in on a White House presser. Travel is good for the soul! #virtualvacation.

The future of food and travel influencersedit

Forbes – Online

With the Covid-19 pandemic almost shutting down the global travel and hospitality industries, influencers in the sector are staring at an uncertain future

It’s unfortunate that cruise ships are being labelled ‘unsafe’: Nishith Saxenaedit

The Economic Times – Online

One segment of the whole global travel and tourism industry which received the highest negative publicity and flak since the coronavirus spread started is the Cruise Tourism industr

Tourism industry expects revival to be slowedit

The Times of India – Online

With countries like Vietnam and Cambodia gradually opening its borders to tourists, stakeholders in the state’s travel and tourism industry feel that it is time to revive the market, which has been brought to a standstill by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Travel industry views the Covid-19 crisis as an opportunity, not a setbackedit

The Economic Times – Online

In a webinar, organised by ETTravelWorld, industry heads voiced their concerns, but looked at the present time as an opportunity to rebuild India’s domestic tourism sector

156 destinations have closed borders to international tourism: UNWTOedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

New research from the World Tourism Organization shows that 100 per cent of global destinations continue to have restrictions on travel in place, and 72 per cent have completely closed their borders to international tourism.

How we will fly when we fly againedit

CN Traveller – Online

With the covid pandemic, this vast but delicate system has been disrupted. It’s impossible to predict exactly what parts of this apparatus will change, by how much and for how long. Because, every small tweak has implications on cost, time, safety and comfort. But one can assume that the aviation industry—despite the massive strain—will stretch itself to make sure we keep travelling safely and comfortably. Here are just some of the things that could be part of our new normal

Sun, sea, silence: lack of tourist dollars crushes small economiesedit

Reuters – Online

Globally, the cost for emerging and developed economies could be $2.7 trillion, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has said.

Global tourism would get survival boost from the Eastedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Until just a couple of months ago, a bright future was expected, with Portugal breaking previous records in terms of tourism revenue, number of visitors and room nights. This success even brought complaints about over tourism.

International tourism may fall by 70%edit

Rastriya Sahara, WIO News, Travel and Tour World – Online

The National Tourism Organization of the Nation (UNWTO) has said that international tourism may fall by 80–80 percent in 2020 due to Kovid-19 epidemic, which has resulted in loss of earnings from 910 billion dollars to 1200 billion dollars. And the livelihood of millions of people will be in danger. The global agency said that during the first quarter of 2020 there has been a decline of 22 percent in international tourist traffic due to the epidemic.

A reinvented version of travel: Shobaedit

The Statesman – Online

The amazing surge in knowledge sessions on zoom and chats has ensured an engagement like never before. While on the reset it is time to rethink our businesses and bring Sustainability and responsible tourism into focus to run travel as a business that places the planet and the community before profits.

Coronavirus: International tourism could decline by 60-80% in 2020, says UNedit

Today News Paper, Business StandardThe Financial Express – Online

International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in the revenue loss of $910 billion to $1.2 trillion and placing millions of livelihoods at risk, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has said. The global international agency said that the pandemic has caused a 22 per cent fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020.

Future Air Travel: Four-Hour Process, Self Check-In, Disinfection, Immunity Passesedit

Forbes – Online

Once airports and borders open again and people are able to fly freely — a process already in play as airports of all sizes around the world ready strategies to ensure healthy air travel — how much are you ready to change your flying habits?

Will virtual weddings become the next big trend in India?edit

Business World – Online

Over the last few weeks we have heard stories about couples getting married over video calls, will this become the new normal! Read what the experts have to say.

International Tourist Numbers could fall 60 to 80 per cent in 2020: UNWTO Reportsedit

Bw Hotelier Business World – Online

The COVID19 pandemic has caused a 22 per cent fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020, the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows. According to the United Nations specialized agency, the crisis could lead to an annual decline of between 60 and 80 per cent when compared with 2019 figures.

People Have Passion For Travelling & Discoveringedit

Business World – Online

In the case of Covid-19 pandemic, the backbone of TRAVEL has been shaken – the confidence of a traveler and it will take some time to recover even after the pandemic is contained.

Technology Can Help Restore Tourism And Retailedit

Business World  – Online

One of the worst affected industries today is the tourism industry. But, virtualization can come to its rescue. Tourism can be taken to a new level using tools such as augmented reality which superimposes computergenerated data such as video, graphics and GPS on top of the realworld view, augmenting the viewers perception of reality and of the surrounding environment.

Covid19: What will it take for a revival of the hospitality industryedit

Live Mint – Online

This has caused an unpredictable market crisis that any of the sectors has ever witnessed. Undoubtedly, the hardest hit industry is aviation, hospitality and tourism which are interdependent on each other. Hoteliers anticipate the following months might be tough for the hospitality industry with no definite vision of a recovery.

Battered global tourism industry makes reopening plansedit

The Economic TimesThe Statesman – Online

Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel. Now, it’s decimated and facing a recovery that could take years.

6 reasons to believe that Domestic Tourism will witness Strong Recovery Soon ater the Pandemic Endsedit

Bw Hotelier Business World – Online

The Travel and Tourism Industry as we know has registered unparalleled growth in the past few decades and has become one of the primary employment and income generators across the globe. But this pandemic is by far the worst crisis that has hit the industry impacting all segments domestic, inbound and outbound; and all verticals leisure, MICE, heritage, adventure and niche.

Hospitality industry seeks bailout packageedit

The Times of India – Online

Raising the demand during a first of its kind webinar held here on Thursday, representatives of the tour and hospitality industry requested principal secretary, tourism, Jitendra Kumar, who also heads culture and religious affairs department, to launch a relief package for the industry which is devastated by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Defining The Next Generation of The Tourism Industryedit

Bw Hotelier Business World – Online

Factories are shut. Shopping has stopped. Parks are closed. So much has changed in our daily lives, but the one industry that has been hit the hardest is tourism. We are a segment of the global economy that is directly involved with the movement of people. Now that has stopped, our lives in this industry have come to an uncomfortable screeching halt.

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Asia’s 50 Best Bars Awards: Indians from Hong Kong bars makes it to the listedit

Hotelier India – Online

This year’s list featured bars from 10 countries in Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia Greater China including Hong Kong, India, Indonesia and more.

Meet ‘Thor’ Pedersen, a traveller who covered 194 countries without flying but is now stuck due to COVID-19edit

Zoom (Times Now News) – Online

Currently based out of Hong Kong, unfazed by the sudden halt to his plans, the traveller continues to marvel his fans with interesting insights on his experiences. While Thor did aim to stay in each country for at least 24 hours before moving further to the next stop, he has had to extend his stay in Hong Kong for more than 100 days now.

Meet the man who is on a mission to travel the world without stepping into an aircraft. He has visited 194 countries so faredit

The Hindu – Online

Thor runs aboard container ships on the Atlantic, walks inside flooded caves, and wakes up with strange bugs. He is now stuck in Hong Kong, and is nine countries short of finishing his world tour.

Nine countries shy of a new world record, this Danish traveller is stuck in Hong Kongedit

The Indian Express – Online

As it stands today, the project will now surely run till 2021, and nobody can say how long it will take. I am, however, fortunate to be stuck in Hong Kong. There is no way I would not have gotten stuck during the pandemic, and Hong Kong is possibly the best place in that case,” he says.

 

A trip to the future: Travellers will have to adapt to new realities post Covid-19 outbreakedit

The Financial Express – Online, Print – Delhi

Hong Kong and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, too, have introduced mandatory testing for all arrivals.

What’s it like wearing a location tracker, being watched by the government?edit

Deccan Chronicle – Online

It took only a few seconds. Shortly after I stepped off a flight from Singapore, an official at the Hong Kong immigration counter gestured for me to extend my arm, then strapped a bulky plastic box to my wrist.

UMAG reopens with new contemporary art exhibitions on displayedit

India Education Diary – Online

The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is now reopened to the public with four new contemporary art exhibitions on display. Clouds of Ink, Pools of Colour presents recent work by the master splashed ink painter Hou Beiren.

Heritage Tourism Brands showcases beauty of Hong Kong as it emerges from crisis in new videoedit

Travel Daily Media – Online

The Heritage Tourism Brands group, comprising Hong Kong-based luxury hotel brands including Harilela Hotels, The Langham Hotels & Resorts, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Swire Hotels, The Peninsula Hotels, and Wharf Hotels, has launched a promotional video to showcase the beauty and diversity of Hong Kong as it emerges from the coronavirus crisis.

The real taste of protest: This Hong Kong shop is selling ‘tear gas’ flavored ice creamedit

DNA – Online

An ice cream parlour in the city of Hong-King is selling “Tear Gas” flavoured ice cream.

Explore the best adventure destinations that Asia has to offer with Discovery’s Expedition Asia with Ryan Pyle’edit

Indian Television – Online

Ryan Pyle’s Expedition Asia explores Asia’s best adventure trekking destinations such as Mount Apo in Philippines, Badain Jaran Desert in China, Bali in Indonesia, Khuiten Peak in Mongolia, Holy Ridge in Taiwan, Maclehose Trail in Hong Kong, The Turkestan Circle in Kyrgystan, Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia, Northern Thailand Trail and finally Jagatsukh Peak near Manali in India.

It’s a wild wild world: Animals reclaim their space amid COVID-19 lockdownedit

The Financial Express – Online

Finally, in April this year, the two captive giant pandas got some much-needed privacy and mated naturally at Hong Kong’s popular amusement destination Ocean Park, which has been closed following the coronavirus outbreak.

Lisa Haydon celebrates son Zack’s birthday with a small party: We kept social distancing in mindedit

India Today – Online

The actress’s elder son, Zack, celebrated his third birthday yesterday (May 17) and to mark the occasion, a small party was organised by the Queen actress at her residence in Hong Kong.

Ryan’s exploration includes destinations in India, Philippines, China, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand and Malaysiaedit

APN , The News MillIndia Today – Online

Join adventurer Ryan Pyle as he spends months exploring the best adventure trekking destinations in Asia. Ryan’s human-powered adventures are always inspiring as he proves that anyone can get out and explore the great unknown.

Formula E Race At Home: Wehrlein wins again for Mahindra Racing in virtual Hong Kong E-Prixedit

The Indian Express – Online

The eight-weekend ABB Formula E Race At Home Challenge is bringing the race to people’s living rooms and Mahindra Racing’s Pascal Wehrlein is going strong with his second consecutive win in the Hong Kong E-Prix. Wehrlein and Jerome D’Ambrosio raced the virtual Hong Kong E-Prix circuit for Round 4 of the sim series which is now halfway through.

Hong Kong protests: Ice cream shop offers tear gas flavoured ice creamedit

Hindustan TimesIndia Times PostRepublic WorldThe Indian ExpressThe Open ViewTelangana TodayOutlookDaily ExcelsiorThe Economic TimesThe Hans India – Online The Economic Times – Print – Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai 

The protests in Hong Kong began over proposed legislation that would have allowed criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China to face charges.

A guide to the travel status of countries around the world and their timelines out of lockdownedit

India Times Post – Online

All non Hong Kong residents coming from mainland China, Macau and Taiwan will be subject to a 14day compulsory quarantine after entering Hong Kong, but entry will be denied if the non Hong Kong resident has travelled to any overseas countries or regions in the 14 days prior to arrival in Hong Kong.

The Changi Airport in Singapore has been named the worlds best airport for the eighth year in a row.edit

India Today – Online

1. Singapore Changi Airport2. Tokyo Haneda Airport3. Hamad International Airport Doha4. Incheon International Airport5. Munich Airport6. Hong Kong International Airport7. Narita International Airport8. Central Japan International Airport

Nightmare of Future Traveledit

India Legal –  Online

There will also be disinfectant booths for passengers—Hong Kong airport already has one—which kills all viruses, including the coronavirus, in just 40 seconds.

Airlines move toward recovery with more growth in China, Hong Kongedit

The Indian Express – Online

China, the first place hit by the virus, added 1 million seats to schedules this week, including 800,000 on domestic routes, and is now operating twice as many seats as the U.S. as its economy reopens.

Post Lockdown Strategy: What India Can Learn From the World as it Inches Towards Covid-19 Peakedit

News 18 – Online

India might not yet be in a position to reopen its malls, markets, restaurants and theatres and schools and colleges as, unlike most Western European countries, we have still not hit our peak and that may be a good one month away.

Lisa Haydon Lalvani describes her days in lockdown with her growing familyedit

Vogue – Online

We’ve never been fully in lockdown in Hong Kong since the start, a country that has already lived through SARS and knows how to deal with it on head-on, but having a newborn baby, we locked ourselves down from the get-go. I was making sure everyone was sanitising, changing their clothes outside the house, and washing and re-washing everything.

After the coronavirus crisis, will culture ever be the same again?edit

Vogue – Online

A change of pace, involving less travel and more self-reflection, could also be on the cards for the art world, an industry known for its whirlwind calendar of biennales and black-tie galas. One of the earliest casualties was Art Basel Hong Kong, which was cancelled on February 6 and replaced with a digital-only edition with online viewing rooms.

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Marvel set to re-release ‘Avengers’, ‘Iron Man 3’ in Hong Kongedit

Live Mint – Online

Marvel is set to re-release ‘The Avengers’ and ‘Iron Man 3’ in Hong Kong cinemas from May 28 until June 10 as the industry attempts to lure back still wary customers after the COVID-19 related lockdowns were lifted earlier this month.

Coronavirus | Hong Kong high school students go back to classedit

The Hindu – Online

Hundreds of secondary schools opened their doors on Wednesday for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January.

Life After Lockdown in Hong Kongedit

CN Traveler– Online

Over the past four months, Hong Kongs schools have been closed, the vast majority of professionals worked from home, and the streets were eerily empty. But more recently, residents have returned to restaurants and bars at hubs like Lan Kwai Fong or Peel Street, appreciating what feels like the light at the end of a very long tunnel. The city has reached nearly a month of zero or singledigit daily infections.

World famous chefs and their online masterclass during corona pandemicedit

Thrillophilia – Online

Gaggenau Home Chefs Culinary Series 2020 will be led by 13 renowned chefs from award winning restaurants such as Nathan Green of newly opened HENRY Grill at Rosewood Hong Kong (CNN World’s Best Restaurant Openings of 2020), Lung Li of 1-Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant and celebrity stomping ground Duddell’s, Maxime Gilbert of 2-Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant, Ecriture, Agustin Balbi, formerly of modern Japanese kaiseki HAKU, and Ricardo Chaneton (awarded Best Rising Star by SCMP Top Tables 2020) of new modern French concept, MONO.

 

 

Hong Kong to Target Domestic Tourism; Reports April Visitor Arrivalsedit

News Bust – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has reported ayearonyear drop in visitor arrivals of almost 100%.In April2020, Hong Kong welcomed about 4,100 visitor arrivals, representing a daily average of about 136

Hong Kong testing more airport, care home staffedit

Outlook – Online

Hong Kong”s leader Carrie Lam says the territory is ramping up testing, especially for workers at the busy international airport and caregivers at homes for the elderly and disabled.

Immerse Yourself in Hong Kong’s Unique Virtual Experiencesedit

Tripoto – Online

Here is a chance to indulge in multiple virtual experiences offered by Hong Kong.

This Man Is Just 9 Countries Away From Visiting Every Nation In The World Without Flying!edit

Travel + Leisure – Online

For Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen, it’s been 2,395 days away from home ever since he left for an incessant journey across the world on October 10, 2013. He was just nine countries away from visiting every nation in the world without flying when the pandemic decided to cut in and mess with his otherwise flawless plan. Right now in Hong Kong, Pedersen, just like the rest of us, is stuck for an indefinite time and can’t wait to go back to ticking the last few countries off his bucket list. We talk to the avid Danish traveller and see how he’s coping with the lockdown.

This Hong Kong restaurant group created a manual about how to handle the pandemic, and it’s become a blueprint guide for restauranteurs around the worldedit

Business Insider – Online

The owners of a Hong Kong restaurant group created a manual about how to handle the pandemic, and it’s become a blueprint guide for restauranteurs around the world.

Hong Kong Airport Tests New Cleaning Technology Amid COVID19edit

Travelandleisure – Online

As the world prepares for travel postCOVID19, developments such as cleaning robots, temperature checks, and antimicrobial coating have become the new norm at international airports. Hong Kong is the latest country to introduce these technologies at its airport. By Upasana Singh

What is the Hong Kong model, and how did the city avoid a major coronavirus outbreak?edit

Free Press Journal – Online

Technology has been liberally used in the fight against the virus. From using Vapourised Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) Robots to decontaminate train carriages and station to deploying Intelligent Sterilisation Robots (ISRs) at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to sterilize germs and viruses using a combination of UV light technology, 360-degree spray nozzles, and air filters – the country has taken many an innovative step. At Chek Lap Kok airport officials have set up a unique full-body disinfection channel facility, and autonomous cleaning robots wander the hallways.

Hong Kong Airport tests fullbody disinfection boothsedit

Business Traveller India – Online

Hong Kong Airport is testing a full-body disinfecting machine that would spray sanitiser on passengers at the airport.

Pandemic lockdown ideal time to review Hong Kong’s position in global market’edit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Commenting on this, Dr YK Pang, Chairman, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), says that this health scare will reshape the tourism landscape once lockdowns and border restrictions are lifted. He is of the opinion that this period is the ideal time to review strategies and improve service quality.

Future of air travel: Hong Kong airport tests full-body disinfectant boothedit

The Times of India – Online

The Hong Kong International Airport has started human trials of their full-body disinfectant booth to ensure virus-free travel. The full-body disinfectant booth for passengers introduced at the Hong Kong airport gives us a glimpse of how future travel is going to be, where humans and viruses will co-exist.

HKTB develops three-phase plan to reinvigorate Hong Kong tourismedit

Whereabouts – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) introduced the HKTB’s strategic framework of recovery plan. The Board has announced earlier that it will be allocating HK$400 million to support promotions by the trade. HKTB Executive Director Dane Cheng explained that the Board has devised a three-phase plan to reinvigorate Hong Kong tourism. The exact timeline will depend on the development of the pandemic.

Hong Kong on Resilience, Recovery, Relaunch modeedit

The Economic Times – Online

Hong Kong has devised a three-phase plan to reinvigorate Hong Kong tourism.

Worlds First Tourism Recovery Plan Announcededit

E Turbo News – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is positioning itself to respond with an organized plan to welcome visitors and for revitalization as the world begins to slowly recover. To achieve this, HKTB organized a web conference on April 24 to provide the latest updates on tourism development and introduce the HKTB’s strategic framework of a tourism recovery plan. HKTB Chairman Dr. Y. K. Pang said that the COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to Hong Kong tourism and brought global tourism to a grinding halt.

 

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