Competition
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.
Industry
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.
Specific
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.