Competition
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.
Industry
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.
Mention
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.