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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.
Industry
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.
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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 Mill, India 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.