Competition
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.
Industry
Would you dare to travel in 2020edit
English Mathrubhumi, Hindustan Times, CNBC 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
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.
Mention
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.