Competition
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.
Industry
Air travel during a pandemic: Different country, different rulesedit
The Economic Times, Reuters – 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.
Mention
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.