June 2020
CategoryStories
Competition146
Industry98
Mention14
Specific25

Competition

Abu Dhabi launches Go Safe Certificationedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of its strategy for the tourism sector, which has been created in anticipation for the return of tourists worldwide. The capital has been gradually easing stayathome measures after its proven success in curbing the spread of COVID19.

Thailand to lift ban on international flights in July regulatoredit

Reuters – Online

Thailand will lift a ban on international flights on July 1, its aviation regulator said on Monday.The announcement came after the government earlier on Monday approved some foreign travel to the country including business travellers and foreigners with spouses, work permits or residency in the country.

Singapore gears up to reopen tourismlinked businesses, COVID19 tally reaches 43,661edit

The Financial Express – Online

Of the six community cases, four are Singaporeans (citizens) or permanent residents (foreigners) and two are foreigners on work passes, it said. covid 19 cases in singapore, COVID19, singapore tourism, COVID19 circuit breaker, latest news on singapore tourism.

EU To Lift Travel Banedit

India Times – Online

Indonesia Jamaica Japan Kazakhstan Kosovo Lebanon Mauritius Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia New Zealand Nicaragua North Korea Palau Paraguay Rwanda Saint Lucia Serbia South Korea Tajikistan Thailand Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan.

Dont plan vacations yet, South Korea tells citizensedit

Deccan Chronicle – Online

After battling the first major coronavirus epidemic outside China, South Korea managed to reduce the rates of daily infections to single digits by late April, propelled by an intensive tracking and testing campaign.

Thailand to reopen bars and allow in some foreign travellersedit

Reuters – Online

Business visitors from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China and Hong Kong could also be exempted from a twoweek quarantine period under a fast track entry if they have certificates to show they were free from COVID19 and were tested upon arrival.

Singapore to resume tourism businesses in phased manner from July 1edit

ANI NewsPunjab Tribune – Online

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Sunday that tourism businesses in Singapore will be permitted to resume operations in a phased manner from July 1, beginning with 13 attractions, Xinhua news agency reported.

Turkey Opens for International Touristsedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Turkey has introduced a set of measures called as Safe Tourism Certification Program. This certificate, which is issued under the guidance of Ministry of Culture and Tourism, covers a broad range of measures including transportation, accommodation, health condition of employees of the facilities and passengers.

Four countries that are paying for your stay or giving freebies during the pandemicedit

The Times of India – Online

The lockdown largely affected the tourism industry in countries around the world, and now as nations are preparing to return from the longdrawn hiatus, there is some good news for travellers In order to encourage tourist footfall, some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit, in order to boost their economy.

Europe Leads Cautious Restart of Tourism, Says UNWTOedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Restrictions on travel, introduced in response to the COVID19 pandemic, are slowly being eased, allowing tourism to restart in a growing number of destinations. The latest research by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows that 22 per cent of all destinations worldwide (48 destinations) have started to ease restrictions, with Europe leading the way.

Travel News Singapore Airlines could grab larger share from India with direct longhaul flights via Vistaraedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

The coronavirus outbreak is unexpectedly providing an opportunity to Singapore Airlines to grab a share of the lucrative Indian market held by rivals Emirates and Etihad Airways through a local affiliate.

Thailand sees 60% slump in JanMay tourist arrivals, spendingedit

Reuters – Online

Thailand recorded no foreign tourists for a second month in May as borders remained closed to control the coronavirus spread, with the 6.69 million visitors from January to May a slump of 60% from a year earlier, the tourism ministry said on Friday.

Thailand extends red carpet to Indian investorsedit

UNI India – Online

Thailand is an economic model that aims to unlock the country from several economic challenges resulting from past economic development models which place emphasis on agriculture, light industry, and advanced industry, said M Sweeya Santipitaks, ConsulGeneral of Thailand Kolkata during an EConference on Business Opportunities in Thailand organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce on Friday.

Tencent Cloud Powers Up Singapore Tourism Boards China Ready Webinar Through Tencent Cloud Conference and VooV Meetingedit

IT News Online – Online

Tencent today announced the use of Tencent Cloud Conference and VooV Meeting for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)s ChinaReady Webinar, ensuring a secure registration and highquality online conferencing experience.

Without spending a rupee, you can gift your friend a Thailand holidayedit

CN Traveller – Online

With the world on lockdown mode for much of the past few months, people are itching to finally get out of their homes and do what they love most: travel. When borders open again, Thailand Tourism is giving you the chance to send your best friend on a holiday to Thailand!

International flights to China resume as coronavirus restrictions easeedit

Live Mint – Online

International airlines have started to resume flight operations to China after a loosening of aviation restrictions brought in as part of the countrys response to the Covid19 pandemic, South China Morning Post reported.

Dubai gurdwara sends 1st chartered flight to Punjab to repatriate Indiansedit

Business StandardHindustan Times – Online

A gurdwara in has facilitated the first chartered flight to to repatriate 209 Indians stranded in the UAE, according to a media report. The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara arranged the flight with 209 passengers on board, which took off on Thursday from to Amritsar, the Gulf News reported.

Japan partially resumes intl flights for business travelersedit

UNI India – Online

Japan on Thursday partially resumed international flights, with a chartered plane leaving Narita Airport near Tokyo bound for Vietnam.

Passengers wanting to fly to Dubai need specific clearance’edit

The Indian Express – Print – Delhi,  Mumbai

Days after the Dubai administration allowed residency visa-holders and tourists to arrive into the emirate, flag carrier Air India said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aviation regulator has not allowed passengers to fly to the country on repatriation flights.

Virus free Vietnam not ready to open doors to foreign tourists yet, says PM Nguyen Xuan Phucedit

CNBC TV18 – Online

Other Southeast Asian countries with slowing infections are considering travel bubble arrangements in the months ahead, such as Malaysia and Thailand, to include countries such as China, South Korea and Japan.

Covid19: Singapore Airlines may grab Emirates, Etihad traffic in Indiaedit

ReutersLive Mint – Online

The advantage for Singapore Airlines will come from the fact that India doesnt allow foreign airlines to directly fly passengers to a third country.

Thailand will allow some foreigners inedit

The Statesman – Print – Delhi

Thailand will allow some foreigners to enter the country from 1 July, in an easing of the months long travel lockdown. Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said today that the first group would comprise businessmen and investors in the waiting list who have agreed to Alternative State Quarantine.

Maldives to reopen borders for foreign tourists from July 15edit

Business World – Online

Maldives relies heavily on the tourism industry as it accounts for the largest foreign exchange earnings, making it the biggest economic contributor in the country. However, it has come to a standstill due to the stringent public health measures taken to curb COVID19.

Abu Dhabi partners with Tripotoedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Tripoto has partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to promote the capital of the UAE as the ideal destination for Indian travellers. As part of the partnership, Tripoto created four Gigapixels digital image bitmaps composed of one billion pixels each and featuring 1,000 times the information captured by a 1megapixel digital camera.

UAE says no passengers on Vande Bharat flights to Dubai; its airline seeks nods to operate charters from Indiaedit

The Times of India – Online

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has told Air India that transportation of passengers whether UAE nationals or not to the emirates on the repatriation Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) flights is not allowed.

Thailand plans to allow some foreign travellers in next weekedit

The Economic Times – Online

Thailand plans to allow some foreign travellers into the country starting next week, as it eases restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, a senior official said on Wednesday.

European Commission signs civil aviation safety agreement with Japanedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

The European Commission and Japan today signed an agreement on civil aviation safety, which will further boost the EUs already strong cooperation with Japan and reinforce the competitiveness of the EUs aviation industry, according to an update on European Commission website.

Rome is gradually reopening tourist hotspots to visitorsedit

The Times of India – Online

Similarly, the tourism sector is also seen coming out of the lurch after a hiatus of two to three months Thus, tourist spots are also slowly opening up and gearing to welcome visitors European countries are opening up borders as well, and the rest of the world is following suit gradually.

From Canary Islands, Spanish royals push to save tourismedit

Reuters – Online

Spains king and queen visited a Canary Islands beach on Tuesday on the first leg of a tour intended to help rescue the tourismdependent economy, battered by the coronavirus crisis.

Egypt suspends tourist visa fees till Oct 31 to boost tourismedit

The Times of India – Online

Egypt has suspended visa fees for tourist destinations until October as it is gearing up to welcome flights from next week. This move comes in a bid to encourage visitors to return to the country, although cases of Coronavirus continue to surge across the country.

Costa Rica reopens tourism sectoredit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Costa Rica reopens tourism sector Published on : Tuesday, June 23, 2020 After months of dealing with the COVID19 crisis, Costa Rica has finally decided to reopen its tourism sector. According to reports, Costa Rica has recorded one of the lowest coronavirus fatality rates in Latin America.

A look into the European nations that have opened up for traveledit

The Times of India – Online

In fact, Spains Balearic Islands have permitted German tourists to get into the country for a tourism trial for two weeks Also, the country is looking to lift its state of emergency on June 21 Apart from these three, other countries that have opened up eased travel restrictions are Albania, Belgium Slovakia , the UK, Romania Denmark , the Czech Republic, Ireland Switzerland , Ireland, France Finland , and Iceland.

Thailands tourism social enterprises help locals hit by coronavirusedit

WIO News – Online

When Thai travel consultancy Local Alike saw its revenue drop to zero due to the coronavirus outbreak, it started selling products from villages through social media. The business has generated 2.6 million baht ($84,000) for locals in 20 communities selling products from snacks to rice.

Saudi Arabia to launch $4bn tourism development fundedit

The Rahnuma – Online

Saudi Arabia plans to start a tourism development fund with an initial $4 billion investment, the ministry of tourism said on Sunday, as part of plans to diversify the economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices.

Heres where the first set of international flights may be headededit

CN Traveller – Online

Fiji, for instance, is exploring a travel bubble with neighbouring Australia and New Zealand, the two countries that it relies heavily on for tourism revenue. Malaysia is exploring a similar arrangement with other South Asian countries.

Emirates Ready to Welcome Tourists to Dubaiedit

Travel Trends TodayMumbai Chaupher, Travel Trends Today – Online

Emirates welcomes the latest air travel protocols that will facilitate international travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists, and open Dubai to business and leisure visitors from 7 July, while putting in place careful measures to ensure the health and safety of travellers and communities.

Dubai opens its doors for all countries , flight services to resume from June 23edit

English Mathrubhumi – Online

After monthslong uncertainty over travel due to coronavirus outbreak, Dubai has lifted the restrictions on flight operations. Now, Dubai has granted permission to citizens and foreign nationals holding residency visas to return to the country from June 23. At the same time, the city will conditionally open its doors for tourists from July 7.

ASEAN nations differ on reopening datesedit

TTR Weekly – Online

Tourism leaders from the 10-ASEAN nations claim they are ready to engage and promote tourism within the region’s member countries but have so far failed to come up with a timeframe to reopen borders.

When Will International Travel Resume Is Canada Open For Traveledit

Republic World – Online

On the other hand, Kharola had also stated that if international operations need to resume, then both the countries involved have to be ready and there also needs to be considerable traffic. As of now, several countries like US, UK, Brazil, and Singapore have allowed conditional entry to their region while other nations are allowing entry only to their citizens.

Dubai to allow foreign tourists from July 7edit

SiaSatCN TravellerTimes Now News, The Financial ExpressTravel Biz Monitor – Online

Dubai is all set to welcome foreign tourists in the country from July 7, but only those who present a recent COVID19 negative certificate or undergo testing on arrival at Dubai airport, Khaleej Times reported.

Coronavirus in Thailand: No local transmission reported for 28 days, govt aims to ease traveledit

Business Today – Online

Thailand hopes to ease some coronavirus restrictions on foreigners entering the country after going for 28 days without recording any domestic transmissions, a senior official said on Monday. Those who will benefit from the easing of restrictions will include business executives, skilled workers and foreigners who live in Thailand.

Dubai to build floating islands in new beach projectedit

Reuters – Online

A series of floating islands will be built in Dubai as part of a new beach development project announced by the emirates Road and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday. Sunset Promenade will be connected to Jumeirah Beach near the Dubai Water Canal and cover a total area of 190,000 square metres, according to a promotional video tweeted by the RTA.

Dubai allows foreign tourists to enter from July 7edit

Devdis CourseBusiness WorldReuters – Online

Last week, the UAE allowed citizens and residents to travel to countries deemed lowrisk for catching the coronavirus. Dubais economy, which heavily relies on retail, tourism and hospitality, has suffered from the lockdown and travel restrictions as the coronavirus outbreak spread.

Take a virtual tour to any place around the world and earn $1000 as awardedit

The Times of India – Online

Getting a dream travel job, where you get paid for travelling the world, will necessarily give you the high at any point of time. However, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, tourism is struggling, along with you being stuck at home. The risk of travel seems to be a dreadful thought for now. So how about going on a virtual tour from the comfort of your home, and also getting paid for it? Well, this is set to become a reality. There is a company that is willing to shell out $1000 to you to take a virtual tour of any destination you want.

Sri Lanka Opens its First Underwater Museum to Encourage Tourists to Dive Back inedit

News 18 – Online

Sri Lanka opened its first underwater museum in the southern port city of Galle on Wednesday (June 17) ahead of plans to start reopening the country to tourism on August 1. The museum was built by the countrys Navy and is about 15 metres (50 feet) underwater within the port.

Turkey introduce safe tourism programmeedit

Mid DayIndia Tv News – Online

The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry on Friday launched a twoday programme to introduce the countrys safe tourism concept to ambassadors to Turkey in the Mediterranean province of Antalya during the COVID19 pandemic.

Spain to allow British tourists to visit from Sunday without need for quarantine: Spanish foreign ministeredit

WIO News – Online

On Sunday, Spain will end its state of emergency that was imposed on March 14 due to coronavirus outbreak in the country and now the European nation will open its borders to EU and Schengen area countries for a muchneeded tourism boost.

 

Singapore: All inbound travellers to undergo COVID19 test, and also pay for itedit

The Times of India – Online

From now on, all travellers entering Singapore will have to undergo COVID19 test, and also pay for it. As per the latest news reports, everyone, regardless of their citizenship status, will now be required to foot the bill of up to S$200 for their COVID19 tests, which will be carried out a few days before the end of the mandatory 14day StayHome Notice (SHN) period at a selected testing facility.

Pack your bag for a vacation soon!edit

Telangana Today – Online

It starts at a price of Rs 8,200 to a range of attractive shorthaul international destinations from September later this year with the likes of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mauritius and Dubai among others.

Experience a virtual wildlife safari from the comfort of your couchedit

Money Control – Online

Thailand offers 3D Virtual Tours of 10 destinations mostly on the fringes sprawled across the countrys 9 destinations. When you click a destination link on your screen, you will have a 360degree view and can walk around by using your cursor.

Couple stranded in beautiful Indonesian village due to coronavirus is enjoying their time in the wildedit

Times Now News – Online

A British couple who got stranded in an Indonesian village due to the coronavirus are spending their days in the wild. Jeff Yip, 37, and his wife Zuzana Barancova, 36, spent two years to save for a trip to explore South East Asia.

Thailand national parks may remain closed for two months each yearedit

The Times of India – Online

National Parks in Thailand are going to get shut down for two to three months each year from now on According to reports, Thailands 133 national parks were shut down on March 25 during the Coronavirus outbreak, and they continue to remain closed The Tourism Authority of Thailand has said that these parks will remain closed until further notice.

Some business travel to Thailand may resume next month, official saysedit

Reuters – Online

Thailand could allow inbound international travel to resume next month for business purposes, the aviation regulator said on Thursday, as the country seeks to revive an economy hit badly by the impacts of the coronavirus and global travel curbs.

Pack your bag for a vacation soonedit

Newsd – Online

It starts at a price of Rs 8,200 to a range of attractive shorthaul international destinations from September later this year with the likes of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mauritius and Dubai among others.

China: Authorities Impose Travel Restrictions On Anxin County As Cases Surgeedit

Republic WorldThe Times of India – Online

China: Authorities impose travel restrictions on Anxin county to curb surging cases  travel restrictions were placed on nearly half a billion people residing in Anxin county on June 18 in a swift move to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Japan To Ease Domestic Travel Restrictionsedit

Republic World – Online

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday lifted virus travel restrictions within the country and said it is in discussion to allow some travel from Vietnam, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.

Bali set to welcome domestic visitors in Augustedit

Newsd – Online

The Indonesian resort island of Bali is set to welcome domestic visitors in August and foreign tourists from September onwards, a Minister announced. Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Wishnutama Kusubandio said on Wednesday that the spread of COVID19 has been relatively subdued in Bali compared with other areas of the country, reports Xinhua news agency.

Backpackers to globetrotters: Large number of tourists desire to visit Kashmir after lockdownedit

The Kashmir Monitor – Online

Thirtysix percent of people prefer to visit Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. The survey revealed 72 percent of the respondents prefer reputed tour operators, hotel chains, and other services.

Emirates Adds 10 New Cities In Its Networkedit

Travel Trends TodayBusiness Traveller India – Online

Emirates today announced it will offer scheduled flights for travellers in 10 more cities: Colombo (from 20 June), Sialkot (24 June), Istanbul (from 25 June); Auckland, Beirut, Brussels, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (all from 1 July); and Barcelona and Washington DC (all from 15 July).

Abu Dhabi to reopen select cultural and tourist sitesedit

Business Traveller – Online

Abu Dhabi is set to reopen a select number of museums and cultural sites including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Hosn, Cultural Foundation, Al Ain Oasis, Al Jahili Fort and Al Ain Palace Museum from June 24.

Health and safety are priority as Dubai welcomes the new normaledit

The Times of India – Online

The UAE has been extremely proactive in implementing a farranging series of preventative healthcare and hygiene protocols, including ramping up its hospital infrastructure and rapid testing capabilities as confirmed by its ranking as the worlds top country for its response to COVID19 in terms of number of tests per million people.

Dubai all set to reopen water parks at 50 percent capacityedit

The Times of India – Online

Dubai water parks are all geared up to start operations, and as per the latest reports, preparations are underway. This was announced recently by the Emirate’s tourism authority that also issued a circular to the park operators.

Airports of Thailand forecasts 50% fall in revenue and passengersedit

Reuters – Online

Airports of Thailand (AOT) said it expects passenger numbers and revenue to fall by 50% in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus crisis. AOT, which manages six airports including Bangkoks main Suvarnabhumi, on Wednesday forecast a 50.7% yearonyear drop in revenue for its 2020 fiscal year and a 42.2% fall in 2021.

Now, take virtual group tours of Warsaw, Bogota, Venice with realtime guidesedit

The Times of India – Online

When coronavirus hit, all summer bookings were cancelled. Tour guides are not on regular salary, they get paid for each booking. With no support from the government, we decided to start online experiences, said Gaurav Kumar, founder TourHQ, a travel company based mainly out of Hong Kong and Singapore.

Covid hasn’t disrupted open-air burials in Baliedit

MINT – Print – Mumbai

For centuries, Bali’s Trunyanese people have left their dead to decompose in the open, the bodies placed in bamboo cages until only the skeletons remain. It is a ritual they haven’t given up even as the covid-19 pandemic upends burial practices worldwide with religious leaders in protective gear, cemetary workers in hazmat suits, and mourners banned or unable to comfort each other because of social- distancing rules.

China imposes travel curbs as coronavirus cases mountedit

wion – Online

Beijing banned high-risk people from leaving the Chinese capital and halted some transportation services on Tuesday.

Thailand wont launch Travel Bubble campaign until after Julyedit

Newsd – Online

Thailand will not launch the Travel Bubble campaign to promote the countrys tourist industry until after July, a top official said on Tuesday. Though the government has approved plans to promote the Travel Bubble campaign for international tourists to and from Thailand, it would not be launched by as soon as July, Xinhua news agency quoted Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) director Chula Sukmanop as saying.

Thailand approves $722 mln domestic tourism stimulus as virus hits global traveledit

Reuters – Online

Thailands cabinet approved on Tuesday a domestic tourism package worth 22 4 billion baht ($722 35 million) to revitalise a key sector hit by the coronavirus pandemic, an official said The package will offer incentives for medical personnel and health volunteers as well as the general public to travel in the country, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek told Reuters

TCEB Launches New Campaignedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) launches I M PEOPLE FOCUSED a new marketing campaign to stimulate the return of international incentive travel programmes and corporate meetings. According to Nichapa Yoswee, Senior Vice President Strategic Marketing and Business Development at TCEB, the campaign was inspired by the success of their first Customer Care Update sent in early April 2020.

Singapore Halts Construction Of Changi Airports New Terminal Due To COVID19edit

Republic World – Online

Singapore has put on hold for two years construction of a mega terminal at its international airport in Changi, citing uncertainty created by COVID19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the aviation sector.

Covid19 crisis: From Paris to Bangkok, restaurants welcome diners againedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Thailand further eased restrictions on restaurants Monday. Bangkoks many eateries, which reopened in May after being shut down for more than a month, are now allowed to serve alcoholic drinks again, and there is no longer a curfew. The lack of alcoholic drinks squeezed margins even further in the besieged industry.

Covid hasn’t disrupted open-air burials in Baliedit

MINT –  Print – Delhi, Mumbai

For centuries, Bali’s Trunyanese people have left their dead to decompose in the open, the bodies placed in bamboo cages until only the skeletons remain. It is a ritual they haven’t given up even as the covid-19 pandemic upends burial practices worldwide with religious leaders in protective gear, cemetary workers in hazmat suits, and mourners banned or unable to comfort each other because of social distancing rules.

Australia positions itself as perfect long haul for Indians post COVID19edit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Over the years, India has emerged as one of the top markets for Australia. India currently occupies the sixth position following China, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom and Singapore, with each tourist averaging an expenditure of approximately AU$ 5,000.

Travellers to Singapore will pay for Covid testsedit

The Statesman – Print – Delhi

The new SHN rules apply from 11.59 p.m. on Wednesday to travellers who have been in Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, mainland China, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam in the last 14 consecutive days before their entry. Singapore citizens and permanent residents may serve their 14 day SHN at their place of residence.

Thailand to spend $707 million to boost domestic tourismedit

Outlook – Online

Thailand”s Cabinet on Tuesday approved three projects with a combined budget of more than 22 billion baht (USD 707 million) to help the country”s reeling tourism industry recover from the coronavirus crisis.

Europe’s borders reopen but long road for tourism to recoveredit

The Statesman – Print – Delhi, Sakal – Print – Mumbai

Borders opened up across Europe on Monday after three months of coronavirus closures that began chaotically in March. But many restrictions persist, it’s unclear how keen Europeans will be to travel this summer and the continent is still closed to Americans, Asians and other international tourists.

ATEC: Tourism flatlines, revealing extent of industrys devastationedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Todays Australian Bureau of Statistics Overseas Arrivals and Departures results reveal the month Australias tourism industry officially flatlined, with an extraordinary 99.7% decrease on April 2019, the largest decrease on record.

When We Travel Again: 5 Things To Do In Bali, Indonesiaedit

Femina – Online

Bali in Indonesia is perfect for such a range of experiences From immersing yourself in Balinese culture to engaging in a rigorous hike, youll be amazed by the sheer variety of things to see and do here Check out these 5 things you absolutely cant miss when its safe to travel to Bali again.

Travel News Dubai Tourism shows commitment to Indian trade partners with webinars & virtual gaming eventedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

As Dubai readies itself to open its doors to visitors from around the world, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is focused on assuring travellers and trade partners of the citys ability to not only receive guests safely and allow for a wellrounded destination experience; but also be able to ensure that the health and wellbeing of all communities within the city remains uncompromised.

Malaysias AirAsia to resume all domestic routes from Julyedit

Reuters – Online

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Group will restart all domestic routes from July, Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes said on Monday, after the government eased movement curbs for containing the coronavirus.

Back to natureedit

India Today – Online

Nestling within a lush tropical rainforest in Koh Kood island, Thailand, Soneva Kiri advocates barefoot luxury. Think jungle lagoons, sparkling waterfalls and beaches with sand so clean it squeaks underfoot. The resorts Back to Nature holidays help guests counter urban ennui while getting sensitised about the need to tread lightly on Earth.

3 Countries That Are Offering To Pay For Your Holiday Post Lockdownedit

Idiva – Online

The coronavirus pandemic has affected the tourism industry like never before. Struggling hard to revive their tourism, a few countries like Maldives, Sri Lanka, Turkey have begun to reopen to tourists this summer.

Which countries are open for summer travel Heres the listedit

CNBC TV18 – Online

Rumors that Thailand was opening to international travelers on July 1 were squashed last month when Yuthasak Supasorn, the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, said tourists may return in the fourth quarter of the year at the earliest.

Thai Temple Bans Foreigners Amid Virus Fearsedit

Republic WorldThe Week – Online

It reopened last week after being closed for two months during Thailands coronavirus lockdown For now the ban has little practical effect beyond excluding expatriates who live in the country, as Thailand has been closed to foreign tourists since the lockdown began.

Thailand eases more coronavirus restrictions, ends curfewedit

The Economic TimesThe New Indian Express – Online

He said ideas under consideration include allowing visitors from areas where outbreaks have subsided, such as China, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan. Business travellers and visitors falling into the medical tourism category might also be among those initially allowed back in.

Mexico desperate to reopen 11 million-job tourism industryedit

Outlook – Online

An irony of the coronavirus pandemic is that the idyllic beach vacation in Mexico in the brochures really does exist now: The white sand beaches are sparkling çlean and empty on the Caribbean coast, the water is clear on the Pacific coast and the waters around the resort of Los Cabos are teeming with fish after 10 weeks with no boats going out. There are two-for-one deals and very eager staff.

Europe reopens many borders but not to Americans, Asiansedit

The Times of India – Online

Europe is taking a big step toward new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus lockdowns – but even though Europeans love their summer vacations, it’s not clear how many are ready to travel again.

Singapore Airlines, SilkAir to reinstate flight services in June, Julyedit

ANI – Online

Singapore’s flag carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir have announced to increase the number of destinations of their network from June and July.

Thailand launches COVID19 resource centre for events industryedit

Bio Spectrum Asia – Online

COVID19 includes government insight and measures on the status of the COVID19 infection in Thailand and worldwide, as well as online resources for organisers and visitors seeking to benefit from regular updates.

Dubai Continues to Engage with Indian Trade Partnersedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is focused on assuring travelers and trade partners of the citys ability to not only receive guests safely and allow for a wellrounded destination experience; but also be able to ensure that the health and wellbeing of all communities within the city remains uncompromised.

Exploring the world’s first Urban Quiet Park in Taiwan’s Taipeiedit

The Times of India – Online

The renowned poet Rumi once said, Listen to silence, it has so much to say. But silence is a far cry for city dwellers living amid car honks, and the smell of fuel. Now here comes the idea Urban Quiet Park, which promises people a quiet environment inside the city. Working on the same concept, the Yangmingshan National Park in Taiwan was officially certified as the world’s first Urban Quiet Park on June 5 (World Environment Day) by the government of Taiwan along with a California-based NGO.

Virus slows Dubai airport, worlds busiest for global traveledit

Live Mint – Online

Perhaps nowhere is the worlds lack of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic more clearly felt than at Dubai International Airport, for years the worlds busiest for international travel. Its Terminal 3, which sees tens of millions pass through it each year, stood empty and quiet on Wednesday, the oncefull departure board showing only seven flights for the sheikhdoms longhaul carrier Emirates.

Malaysia Airlines to resume international flights including Indiaedit

Defence Aviation PostThe Times of India – Online

Malaysia Airlines will restart some of its international flights in July to facilitate essential travel, allowing families who have not been able to reunite due to travel restrictions across the globe.

Atlantis Dubai Granted Prestigious AZA Accreditationedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

To coincide with World Oceans Day, Atlantis Dubai announces that it has been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). AZA is the independent accrediting organisation for the best zoos and the best aquariums in the world, assuring the public that when they visit an AZAaccredited facility, it meets the highest standards for animal care and welfare. There are now 240 AZAaccredited facilities worldwide, with just 23 of these members including Atlantis Dubai being outside of the USA.

A different roastedit

Mid Day – Online

A decadent banana bread, a home-cooked meal arranged in a thali just like mother’s, or a quick, gooey mug cake. There’s no denying the fact that food has been a major source of comfort in this hour of crisis; our social media feeds bear testimony to that. And so, when season 3 of Zomaland — aggregator app Zomato’s food carnival — which was scheduled for a launch this year hit a roadblock, the obvious choice was going digital.

Travel resumption and robust hygiene measures key for revival of travel and tourism in Singapore, says GlobalDataedit

Hotelier India – Online

“Singapore witnessed almost 100% decline in international tourist arrivals as only around 750 visitors arrived in April 2020. According to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the international tourist arrivals stood at approximately 1.6 million in April 2019.

Eiffel Tower all set to welcome tourists from June 25edit

The Times of India – Online

The iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, which is also one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, is all set to reopen for public from June 25. The attraction was shut due to the Coronavirus. This was for the second time since WWII that the Eiffel Tower was closed for more than three months.

Solo In South Korea: A guide to offbeat attractionsedit

The Times of India – Online

On one hand the pandemic may have halted the plans of those bitten by the travel bug; on the other hand, it has encouraged arm chair travellers to enjoy virtual tours of their favourite landmarks. Furthermore, many have been using this time productively to plan their getaway once the lockdown is lifted. Let’s face it; being bound to one’s home for duration of two months cannot be easy.

Travel the world at a click of a buttonedit

The Telegraph – Online

We also loved looking at some of the most iconic streets from New Yorks 5th Avenue to the buzzing Khao San Road in Thailands Bangkok. If you havent explored the app yet, now would be a good time.

Indonesia resumes domestic air travel, coronavirus cases jumpedit

Reuters – Online

Indonesia has resumed domestic flights for all passengers provided airlines operate at 70% capacity and follow strict rules brought into force on Tuesday, when the country announced its biggest daily rise in cases of the novel coronavirus.

Factbox: Coronavirus travel curbs in Asian countriesedit

Reuters – Online

Borders remain effectively closed, but interstate travel will be allowed starting June 10. Returning Malaysians who test negative can self-isolate at home for 14 days starting Wednesday, instead of at a quarantine centre.

Taiwan rolls out three-part plan to win back touristsedit

TTG Asia – Online

As it readies to welcome back international tourists in 3Q2020, Taiwan has launched a three-phase reopening plan, which includes the budgeting of NT$2 billion (US$33 million) for tourism re-introduction.

Sri Lanka to open for tourism from August with safety guidelinesedit

Times Travel – Online

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has now clarified regarding the nation reopening for tourism. According to SLTPB, August is the month when they are planning to start welcoming tourists, precisely, August 1. But it is going to be for a limited number of people, and only in small groups. The Chairperson of SLTPB, Kimali Fernando, denied earlier reports that said that the tourism industry is set to reopen in mid-June.

 

Singapore ranks 4th in safest places to live in during pandemic: Surveyedit

The Strait Times – Online

Singapore is among the safest places to live in during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study says, indicating that the authorities are well placed to lift restrictions aimed at reducing the spread of the coronavirus.

Travel News TAT partners with UNDP to develop longterm sustainable tourism strategyedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to develop a longterm sustainable tourism strategy.

Tourist rescued from Bali well after six daysedit

Mumbai Mirror – Online

A Ukrainian man who fell into an abandoned well and broke his leg while being chased by a wild dog in Bali was rescued after being trapped for nearly a week, Indonesian police said on Monday.

Singapores future wont look like the one before coronavirusedit

The Print – Online

Singapore wont return to the open and connected global economy that existed before the island nation went into a partial lockdown two months ago due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.

AirAsia Indonesia to resume flights this monthedit

Newsd – Online

AirAsia Indonesia will resume flights on June 19 as the country has gradually relaxed rules on the largescale social restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic, the airline said. President Director of AirAsia Indonesia Veranita Yosephine Sinaga said that preparations for the resumption of the scheduled flights have been carried out, reports Xinhua news agency.

A Balinese Resort Launches Extended Stays Away From The Crowdsedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

As Bali begins the first phase of opening up for travel from June, one boutique resort has launched a long stay package for travelers keen on a tropical getaway away from any crowds. With its new twoweek Extended Stay for Greater Value, Tanah Gajah, Resort by Hadiprana, is putting up visitors in 20 villas spread over six hectares amid lush rice paddies.

Aviation, tourism groups protest UK”s 14-day quarantineedit

Outlook – Online

Britain began imposing a 14-day quarantine Monday on travelers coming into the country, months after other European countries imposed similar measures to control the spread of the coronavirus.

The Gold List: 5 places to indulge your love of luxury #InAbuDhabiedit

The Times of India – Online

If you feel like enjoying the good life with family and friends in an exotic capital city, here is a list of deluxe delights that will not only astound and amaze you but turn Abu Dhabi into your new favourite travel destination.

Mountain Tourism as Primary Focus in ‘Holiday for Healing’edit

BW Hotelier – Online

Taiwan launches a three-phase opening plan, set to welcome international tourists in Q3; Chance to win special shopping vouchers while you ‘stay-at-home’.

Indonesian capital opens mosques as lockdown easededit

The Times of India – Online

Indonesias capital opened mosques on Friday for the first time in nearly three months, as the megacity loosens a partial lockdown despite coronavirus cases mounting in the worlds biggest Muslim majority nation.

Singapore plans wearable virustracing device for alledit

Reuters – Oline

Singapore plans to give a wearable device that will identify people who had interacted with carriers of coronavirus to each of its 5.7 million residents, in what could become one of the most comprehensive contact-tracing efforts globally.

Coronavirus pandemic | Thailand to position itself as ‘trusted’ destination after COVID-19 easesedit

Money Control , Reuters – Online

With Southeast Asia’s second largest tourism sector affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, Thailand is positioning itself as a trusted destination for international tourists after travel restrictions ease, industry officials say.

Emirates, Etihad to resume transit flights, Qatar Airways adds moreedit

Money Control – Online

Dubai’s Emirates, one of the world’s biggest long-haul airlines, said on Thursday it would operate transit flights to 29 destinations in Asia, Europe and North America by June 15.

Sri Lanka to reopen for foreign tourists from Augustedit

India TV – Online

Sri Lanka is set to welcome back foreign tourists from August under strict measures to boost the tourism sector that has been crippled by the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said on Saturday.

World Travel & Tourism Council responds to the UK’s 14-day quarantine announcementedit

Travel Daily News – Online

While the UK government has managed well the overall response to the COVID-19 crisis, we believe the 14-day quarantine will put the UK at a distinct competitive disadvantage, says WTTC.

Thai Finance Ministry to launch a major domestic tourism support drive next month Travel And Tour Worldedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said that the scheme is known as Tiew Pun Suk (trips to share happiness). It will focus on Thais planning to take interprovincial trips between July and October.

Missing Vacay These 7 Travel Destinations Are Reopening To International Touristsedit

Republic World – Online

According to reports, Bali would be all set to welcome tourists by October. Currently, Indonesia has banned travel for all international individuals except for diplomats, permanent residents and humanitarian workers. Some media reports have even stated that Bali and Australia are hoping to implement a travel bubble.

Cheap beach holidays target locals with airlines groundededit

Hindustan TimesThe Print – Online

While international leisure travel is still a long way off, hotels and airlines are slashing rates to lure locals. Even in countries where infection rates are still a worry, like Indonesia and Singapore, governments are hoping to reopen tourist hotspots like Bali and restart business travel to China and elsewhere.

14 tourist hotspots opening up for travellers in the next eight weeksedit

India News – Online

Which countries are opening their borders to international tourists (PA via Getty Images) As countries across the world, including Europe, start to reopen their borders as they emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, many people have started asking when they can start to travel again.

Zomatos Popular Carnival Zomaland Goes Virtual Amidst COVID 19edit

Everything Experiential Business World – Online

Zomato has partnered with Singapore Tourism Board and Paytm for the debut digital edition of the carnival. Zomaland is back with a bang by collaborating with Singapore tourism board which is hosting food event Zomaland digitally this time because of pandemic.

When We Travel Again: 5 Nature Getaways In Malaysiaedit

Femina – Online

While most people associate the rainforests of Borneo as the primary place of interest for nature lovers in the region, the mainland of Malaysia has quite a few secrets up its sleeve too From primeval jungle and orchidtrailing paths to underwater sanctuaries, theres tonnes to do for those looking to escape the chaos of civilization and relax a little in the lap of nature

Singapore to Ease Quarantine Rules for Travel with Chinaedit

Bloomberg Quint – Online

We combine Bloombergs global leadership in business and financial news and data, with Quintillion Medias deep expertise in the Indian market and digital news delivery, to provide high quality business news, insights and trends for Indias sophisticated audiences. (Singapore)

New Indian visa validity rule compounds woes of UAE residents stranded in Indiaedit

Mangalorean – Online

A new visa condition set by the Indian government to allow international travel of Indians stranded back home is compounding the woes of several UAE residents desperately wishing to return to their host country.

About 45% of Chinese are willing to travel overseas, reveals ATM Virtualedit

Voyagers World – Online

With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, Middle East travel professionals are now looking to China to initiate international tourism. A joint survey conducted by the Ivy Alliance Tourism Consulting, China Comfort Travel Group (CCT), and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), was discussed by a panel of experts during the threeday ATM Virtual event that is currently taking place.

Singapore Airlines, SilkAir to reinstate flights to some destinations in June, Julyedit

The New Indian Express – Online

Singapore Airlines and its subsidiary serving regional routes, SilkAir will reinstate certain flights in June, July while also increasing the number of destinations as the aviation industry is opening up for the travellers after the COVID19 induced travel restrictions, according to media reports.

Thailand Approves $9 Billion Airport Project Adding New Terminaledit

Bloomberg Quint – Online

Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bid by a consortium led by BTS Group Holdings Pcl for an airport development project worth 290 billion baht ($9 billion).

Top 10 destinations allowing tourists amid COVID19 pandemic: Bali, Thailand, othersedit

IB Times – Online

Thailand, a tourist hotspot, like many countries, shut its tourism doors during the COVID19 pandemic. Even though there is some level of normalcy with the reopening of malls, markets and some tourist spots, the incoming international flights will only begin after June 30. So plan accordingly.

As coronavirus lockdown restrictions ease, Thailands reopening is samesame but differentedit

Hindustan Times – Online

As Thailands daily tally of new COVID19 cases has fallen to single digits most days over the past two weeks, authorities continue to ease restrictions put in place to combat the pandemic. Previous routines are both familiar and new as Thais return to daily life.

Greece clarifies policy, to allow tourists from all nationsedit

Hindustan TimesWION – Online

Tourism and related industries make up around 20% of the Greek economy, and the government has been anxious to ensure the tourist season is not lost this year. According to the Tourism Ministry, 350,000 jobs depend directly on tourism, as many as double that number indirectly.

COVID 19: Singapore in talks with several countries to establish ‘green lanes’ for traveledit

The Financial ExpressBusiness Standard – Online

Singapore is in talks with several countries, including Australia and South Korea, to establish “green lanes” for travel during the COVID 19 environment, officials said. China on Friday became the first country to establish a green lane with Singapore.

France takes further steps to ease travel restrictionsedit

Travel and Tour WorldReuters – Online

On Thursday, Prime Minister Philippe said in a statement that freedom will once again become the rule in France and restrictions will become the exception. However, he also mentioned that though the health situation is good, it is not yet ready to go back on being normal and every individual have to be careful while the country gradually reopens.

Italys seas speak: No tourists or boats mean cleaner wateredit

Hindustan Times – Online

But Marco Lupo, director general of the Lazio regions environmental agency, hypothesized that the evaporation of tourism starting in March could have reduced the amount of sewage produced by the 30 million tourists who normally visit Rome each year.

Thailand has no foreign tourists in April as borders closededit

Reuters – Online

Thailand recorded zero foreign tourists in April after it closed borders and banned international passenger flights to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus. In April last year, there were about 3.2 million foreign tourists who spent about 146 billion baht ($4.59 billion), according to a tourism ministry statement.

Singapore to Set Travel Bubbles with Countries where Covid19 is under Control; cases reach 33,860edit

News 18News 18Millennium Post – Print – Delhi

Singapore is planning to establish travel bubbles with countries where coronavirus is under control, authorities said as the citystate on Friday reported 611 new COVID19 cases, a majority of them foreign workers living in dormitories.

Dubai is back in business; reopens beaches and major parksedit

The Times of India – Online

Dubai reopens beaches and popular parks today. Referring to this, the Dubai Municipality stated that they are reopening Jumeirah, JBR, Al Mamzar, and Umm Suqeim beaches.

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.

Pattaya beaches to reopen under social distancing rulesedit

The New Indian Express – Online

Beaches in Thailands coastal city of Pattaya is set to reopen to all visitors and local villagers under social distancing rules from June 1 amid COVID19 pandemic.

SingaporeChina to launch fast lane for essential travel early next monthedit

India Tv News – Online

Singapore China to launch fast lane for essential travel early next month Singapore and China will launch a fast lane arrangement early next month to facilitate essential travel for business and official purposes between the two countries, as they emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with control measures in place, according to a media report.

Kuala Lumpur firmly in the top 10 Business Events destinations in Asia Travel And Tour Worldedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

According to the Centres General Manager, Alan Pryor, This ICCA rankings reveal the high number of international meetings held in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia last year, and each of these delivered economic contribution, knowledge sharing opportunities and social impact benefits to the country.

Thailand Reopening To Tourists: Everything You Need To KnowThailand Reopening To Tourists: Everything You Need To Knowedit

Travel off path – Online

The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand said that tourism could return in the fourth quarter of this year.

Here is everything you need to know about Thailand reopening to tourists and what to expect when one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world opens their border.

Greece clarifies policy, to allow tourists from all nationsedit

Outlook – Online

Greek officials said Saturday that the country will not limit arriving airline passengers next month to people coming from 29 countries but that travellers who departed from places that aren”t on the initial list will be subject to mandatory testing for the coronavirus upon arrival and a quarantine period of one or two weeks.

Spain considers opening ”tourist corridors” before Julyedit

Outlook – Online

The Spanish government is considering opening up safe “corridors” to allow foreign tourists to visit the Balearic and Canary Islands in mid-June, Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Reyes Maroto said.

Singapore Tourism Board festival to keep Singapore in the minds of Indian touristsedit

The Straits Times – Online

International travel has taken a huge hit amid the pandemic but the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is not letting up on efforts to lure Indian tourists once flights resume and they are ready to take to the air.

Industry

20 Unpredictable Travel Outcomes So Far in 2020edit

Travel Daily – Online

It’s no secret that the first half of 2020 has been challenging for the travel industry. In combination, the coronavirus pandemic and government responses to suppress the virus saw the demand factor diminish – in many cases – to zero.

Covidproofing your vacation plansedit

India Today – Online

In addition to destinations like wildlife parks, mountain retreats and offbeat coastal properties are likely to be top choices. In the luxury sector, Thailand, Bhutan, Scandinavia, Maldives and parts of Africa stand to gain, claims Rai, although he does caution that these destinations will need to ensure sound health and hygiene practices to attract the cautious traveller.

UNWTO Welcomes World Tourist Identification App to Facilitate Safe & Secure Border Crossingsedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Wanderlust World for the launch of a new App designed to facilitate safe and seamless travel in the wake of COVID19.

WTTC Sets Up Guidelines for a Safe and Seamless Traveledit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has laid out its new guidelines Safe & Seamless Travel including testing and tracing, following medical evidence, to ensure people can enjoy Safe Travels in the new normal.

International flights remain suspended till July 15: DGCAedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today has decided to suspend all international flight operations in the country till July 15. The competent authority has decided that scheduled international commercial passenger services to or from India shall remain suspended till 2359 hrs IST of July 15, 2020, said the DGCA circular.

Travel bubbles, air bridges and bilateral discussions: International travel in the COVID eraedit

India News – Online

In Asia, Malaysia is looking at travel bubbles with Singapore and Brunei. The country has also approached Australia and New Zealand for the same, as per reports. Malaysia has seen a total of 8,600 cases and 121 deaths. Story continues.

SOTC Offers Convenient Holiday Packagesedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Anticipating that travelers choosing to opt for secluded, immersive experiences away from crowded cities with a strong focus on wellbeing, SOTC Travel is offering affordable holiday packages to customers.

IATA urges governments to avoid quarantine; suggests biosecurity measures for safe traveledit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Imposing quarantine measures on arriving travellers keep countries in isolation and the travel and tourism sector in lockdown. Fortunately, there are policy alternatives that can reduce the risk of importing COVID19 infections while still allowing for the resumption of travel and tourism that are vital to jumpstarting national economies.

Global Tourism Players Must Prepare to Meet the Needs of “Gen-C Travelers”edit

eTurbo News – Online

Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says global tourism players must prepare to meet the new demands of the Gen-C travelers, the post-COVID generation, whose return to travel will be crucial to the recovery of the global economy

FAITH Seek Parliamentarians’ Support For Revival Packageedit

T3 – Online

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), the policy federation of the National Associations – ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, TAFI and Cause Partner – AIRDA, has started reaching out to Parliamentarians. Despite over 100 days of unprecedented collective requests for survival & revival relief there is no sector specific stimulus for tourism. On the contrary in many sub sectors of tourism, situation is becoming increasingly unfavourable.

19.6K passengers flown to Mumbai from abroadedit

Free Press Journal – Print – Mumbai

Till now, 125 flights have flown the passengers, who are residents of Maharashtra and other parts of the country,” the statement said. Some of the countries from where these passengers were flown into India are Britain, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, the USA, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Kuwait, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Oman, South Africa, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Mynanmar, Tanzania, Spain, Ireland, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Mauritius and Brazil.

Corona corridors: What’s a travel bubble?edit

The Times of India – Online

The civil aviation ministry on Tuesday said it is considering “travel bubbles” or “bilateral bubble arrangement” between India and countries like the US, France, Germany and UK amid pressure to resume international air traffic.

WTTC launches Safe Travels protocols for attractions, car hire and shortterm rentaledit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

Latest phases of protocols aid the reopening of Travel & Tourism sector. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiles its third phase of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels.

Travel News Travel & tourism sector witnesses growth in deal activityedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

A total 27 deals were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during the week ended June 14, 2020, which is an improvement over the 19 deals announced during the previous week, according to GlobalDatas deals database.

The future looks bleak: The pandemic ravages medical tourismedit

Money Control – Online

But as with so much else, the coronavirus pandemic has devastated medical tourism. To allow doctors to focus on emergencies, hospitals have cancelled hip replacements and tummy tucks, while flight bans have grounded many foreign visitors.

FAITH seek parliamentarians support for revival packageedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), the policy federation of the National Associations ADTOI, ATOAI, FHRAI, HAI, IATO, ICPB, IHHA, ITTA, TAAI, TAFI and Cause Partner AIRDA, has started reaching out to Parliamentarians.

As tourism restarts, UNWTO notes Strong and Rapid governments response to COVIDchallengeedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

As many destinations begin to ease restrictions on travel, the specialized United Nations agency has releases its first Briefing Note on Tourism and COVID19, illustrating efforts taken to safeguard jobs and lay the foundations for recovery.

India plans international flightsedit

The Hindu – Online

India is likely to enter into bilateral agreements with the U.S., U.K., France and Germany to restart international air travel. The government is discussing a template known as “travel bubble”, which permits relatively unrestricted and risk-free travel between two countries positioned similarly vis a vis the spread of COVID-19.

Are retail and hospitality sectors seeing green shoots after unlock? Here’s what experts sayedit

CNBC TV 18 – Online

Retail and the hospitality sectors have been two of the biggest casualties of the lockdown. According to a survey by the retailers association of India, 70 percent expect business recovery in over six months. The sector has sought the government’s intervention in order to help them tide over the financial crisis.

Restaurants also haven’t really seen signs of a recovery. The Federation of Hotel and Restaurants Association of India pegs losses for the sector at around Rs 90,000 crore. The National Restaurant Association says that only 10-15 percent of restaurants had opened on June 8, and several are closing again.

When will international flights resume? Here is what we know so faredit

India TV News – Online

It was only recently when Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that regular international flights will be started when India’s domestic traffic reaches about 50-60 percent and other countries open up to international traffic without present conditionalities. “Once the situation evolves in that direction, we will consider a calibrated opening,” he had said in a tweet.

Hotels foresee a good business prospect in mid to long termedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

There is always light at end of the tunnel and after seeing a recovering trend from the domestic market in China, we are confident that the hospitality industry in our region will bounce back soon.

Travel News Amusement park operator Wonderla Holidays enters food delivery business to beat pandemic bluesedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

According to Economic Times, Wonderla Holidays Limited has forayed into food takeaway and delivery business to stay relevant in the new normal as its amusement parks remain shut amid the Covid19 lockdown.

SOTC Travel anticipates demand for international destinations closer to homeedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

SOTCs Back to Life international holidays hence provide a combination of relaxation and wellness experiences, adventure and beach getaways. Customers can choose from an array of destinations like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Dubai, Malaysia, and Mauritius amongst others and at affordable price points.

SOTC Travel Anticipates Demand for International Destinations Closer to Homeedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

According to the Companys Holiday Readiness Travel Report Future of Travel post COVID19, 36% respondents showed preference for an international holiday; 41% preferring short haul destinations.

SOTC launches Back To Life overseas holidays to shorthaul destinations starting Septemberedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

SOTC Travel has launched Back To Life international holidays at close to home destinations, starting September 2020. To ensure flexibility, the holidays come with zero cancellation till 5 days prior departure and the added advantage of special offers like complimentary stay for a child and hotel upgrades. SOTC Travel has launched Back To Life international holidays at close to home destinations, starting September 2020.

Rebooting domestic tourism! Ensuring safety, hygiene at destinations top priority, says Prahlad Singh Pateledit

The Financial Express – Online

Revival of international tourism would take some time, he said. Coronavirus and tourism: With focus on domestic tourism and safety at every point of destination, India is set to reboot the travel sector! Now worldwide, the tourism sector has been among the worst hit areas during the coronavirus pandemic.

SOTC Travel anticipates demand for international destinations closer to homeedit

Orissa Diary – Online

SOTCs Back to Life international holidays hence provide a combination of relaxation and wellness experiences, adventure and beach getaways. Customers can choose from an array of destinations like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Dubai, Malaysia, and Mauritius amongst others and at affordable price points.

Asean Eyes Domestic Travel as Tourism Collapsesedit

News Gram – Online

All over Southeast Asia, governments and companies are focusing on domestic tourism in the wake of the collapse in international travel. Hotels in Vietnam offer rooms at half price. In Thailand citizens head on road trips, with so many hitting the beaches that some had to be closed again to enforce social distancing. In Malaysia there is a contest to make a video to promote domestic travel.

SAARC Nations Must Strengthen Tourism Ties To Boost Regional Tourismedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Globally, it has been an accepted fact today that covid-19 is here to stay. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governments across the globe have majorly focused on striking a balance between lives and livelihood. Tourism and hospitality industry have been the worst hit segments and will be one of the last ones to revive. With majority of the governments giving a green signal to restart tourism cautiously, domestic tourism will be the fuel to keep the industry running.

The long road to tourism recovery after Coronavirusedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

The Global Travel & Tourism industry, especially the Indian hospitality sector has been hit hard by Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. These are unprecedented times; while we have faced many virus diseases in the past like SARS, Chikungunya, Zika, Ebola, and Nipah, none has had such a wide-ranging impact on our lives as the novel coronavirus.  In my airline & travel industry professional, I have never come across a pandemic of this magnitude that was able to handicap the travel industry worldwide. There is no playbook to navigate COVID-19. This “new” normal has made us reconsider how to safely continue doing the work that we do best.

Domestic flights in India: Updated DGCA guidelines endorsed by Bombay HC; Check details hereedit

The Financial Express – Online

The judgement also noted that the petitioner furthered his case using unscientific arguments on the assumption that all the evacuated citizens who tested positive upon landing in India caught the infection in the flight. The bench noted that it could instill fear and panic among the public even without any solid proof and so, the court would favour the panel of experts whose suggestions have been included in the updated guidelines.

Spa & Wellness to witness immense growth opportunities in the After-COVID world, says Industry expertsedit

Hotelier India – Online

The hotel spa is just the first stop in the wellness journey. The global wellness hospitality industry, worth almost $4.5 trillion, is evolving to dovetail the concept of healing with everyday living. India, the citadel of traditional wisdom, is following suit.

Decision on international flights in July: Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puriedit

The Indian Express – Online

Indicating the Centre’s first steps towards resuming international passenger flights, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Tuesday said India will decide on resumption in July if coronavirus behaved in a predictable manner and various stakeholders came on board with the plan.

Coronavirus impact | Travel industry counting on staycations to drive early businessedit

Money Control – Online

The hotel industry is betting heavily on local stays and weekend getaways with young travellers searching for trips to nearby destinations after being locked down in their houses for over two months.

 

For tourism, here is an Incredible India 2.0 planedit

Hindustan Times – Online

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every sector, but perhaps, the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors have been most affected. Which is why, with the proper compliances, safety and sanitisation measures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for responsible reopening being issued, these sectors should now resume. The time for recovery is around the corner.

Domestic flights: Airlines can allot middle seats, passengers should wear ‘wrap-around’ gowns, says Bombay HCedit

The Financial Express – Online

Middle seats in flights allowed to be filled! The Bombay High Court on Monday allowed airlines to fill up the middle seats in their domestic flights, according to a report in IE. This is in compliance with the order issued by the Civil Aviation earlier. However, the HC allowed it on the condition that passengers should wear “wrap around” gowns, and that the airlines should follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Reopening Indian skies: How many flights are up, how many planes are being used and other questions answerededit

Money Control – Online

It has been over two weeks since domestic flying re-started in India after a surprise announcement on Twitter from the minister of civil aviation.

Travel News OTAs see demand revival for domestic bookingsedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

OTAs are now betting on the reopening of local tourism to increase sales. Nishant Pitti, chief executive of EaseMyTrip, said there has been a rise in cancellations by customers when the lockdown was announced in March. These customers then rescheduled their tickets to April hoping that travel norms would ease.

COVID19: People In Travel And Tourism Industry Face Trouble, Shift To Other Businessesedit

Business World – Online

Narang isnt the only one who has been compelled to shift from the travel and tourism business to selling COVID19 related products. As the crisis is going on since the last few months and the scenario will continue to be the same I was left with no other choice but to shift to selling sanitisers.

For tourism, here is an Incredible India 2.0 planedit

Hindustan Times – Online

India is ranked third in the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)s Travel and Tourism Power Ranking, which assesses 185 countries on the basis of four key sector ingredients: Total travel and tourism GDP, foreign visitor spending, domestic spending, and travel and tourism capital investment.

Revenge Tourism: road to recoveryedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

As per a report by McKinsey & Company, titled The way back: What the world can learn from Chinas travel restart after COVID19, people still want to travel. Many are calling this revenge travel: bookings for cruises in the United Statesarguably one of tourisms hardesthit sectorsremain strong for 2021.

‘Don’t Allow International Flights Into India’: What Hardeep Singh Puri Says to This Twitter Useredit

India.com – Online

Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s Twitter presence has gone up since the Centre started planning the resumption of the domestic flights during the fourth phase of the lockdown. The minister posts aviation updates, he even interacts with users, takes questions on Live session etc.

Online travel firms see 40% demand revival in flight bookingsedit

Mint – Online

A sizeable chunk of these flight bookings are getting cancelled by airline operators, hitting revenues of these firms. They are now betting on reopening of domestic tourism and intrastate leisure travel to increase sales on their platforms.

Vande Bharat opens for private airlines, govt to decide on pricing: SpiceJet CEO Ajay Singhedit

ET Now News – Online

The Indian government’s repatriation mission, Vande Bharat has now been opened for private airlines. But schedule and pricing will be decided by the government.

ASEAN Agrees to Use visitseasia.travel Website as Official Platform for All Tourism and COVID19 Related Updatesedit

IT News Online – Online

The decision was reached following a proposal by current Chair of the ATTCT, Malaysia, to maximize a shared website of ASEAN tourism to disseminate COVID19 related updates during a Special Video Conference Meeting of the ASEAN Tourism Communication Team (ATCCT) on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID19) on June 4, 2020.

CII survey on business activity: Pent-up demand driving sales, but hurdles remainedit

The Economic Times – Online

Labour shortages, lack of public transport for workers, higher production and delivery costs and a liquidity crunch prevented a faster resumption of activity, the survey showed. A majority of those surveyed across India indicated a rise of more than 25% in production compared with levels during the lockdown. The sales pickup has also been in the same range with 31% respondents indicating 25-50% rise from the lockdown.

Virtual Reality Could Be Big Asset to Travel Companiesedit

Travel Pulse – Online

One of the things that emerged from the coronavirus pandemic – and the shutdown of almost all travel for the better part of three months – was virtual tours.

From whole cities to national parks to landmarks to museums, the ability to ‘tour’ somewhere helped keep travelers in touch with their wanderlust. Now that the world is slowly opening back up, one company says the idea of virtual reality (VR) should still play a role in the travel process.

‘Sustainability as the New Normal’, Vision for Future of Tourismedit

BW Business World – Online

The One Planet Vision for the Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on the UNWTO Global Guidelines to Restart Tourism, with the aim to emerge stronger and more sustainable from the COVID-19 crisis.

Future of Air Travel: Face Masks, Social Distancing, Health Checks and Long CheckInsedit

News 18 – Online

9/11 created a new environment for the entire travel industry in terms of security, explained Shukor Yusof from Malaysia based Endau Analytics. While the fallout from the 2001 attacks could be used as an indicator of what to expect, the COVID19 challenge was a far more serious… global event, he said.

Namaste, not handshakes: What tourists should expect when India reopens to travellersedit

The National – Online

India is closed to tourists. Like many countries around the world, its borders are currently sealed in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

But travel within the country, which has a population of nearly 1.4 billion, has restarted and tourism officials have created new rules and regulations designed to protect travellers and those working in the tourism industry.

Robust demand for air travel spells relief for domestic airlinesedit

Mint – Online

Robust demand for air travel spells relief for airlines that have suffered the most during the two-month lockdown and are now flying at near capacity. Flights of IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, are operating at capacity with overbooking in many sectors.

WTTC provides global travel safety stamp to major tourism destinationsedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently announced that major destinations across the globe have signed up to WTTCs safety stamp that was launched by the council as worlds first ever global safety and hygiene stamp. Many major holiday destinations around the world from Bulgaria to Turkey and Jamaica to Mauritius, among several others have proposed extensive endorsements so far.

No recovery for adversely affected aviation sector before 2023: Moodysedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

He impact of nationwide lockdown induced to combat the novel coronavirus has adversely affected the Aviation Sector. According to Moodys Investors Service, the air passenger demand will be critically depressed in 2021 globally and the Airline industry will not see a substantial recovery before 2023.

These places will pick up the tab for your traveledit

CN Traveller – Online

To woo tourists, Sicily plans to fund part of their trips to the southern Italian island. With a sum of 50million set aside, Sicily will cover half the cost of flights and a third of travellers hotel expenses, i.e. for every three nights you spend in the islands hotels, one would be free of cost.

India’s tourism ministry issues safety guidelinesedit

Business Traveller – Online

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has issued detailed guidelines for travel service providers, hotels, restaurants, B&Bs and homestays operating in the country.

Three types of travelers will probably book international trips before everybody elseedit

CNBC – Online

A new report by Sentimantle, a service that advises tourism and airline clients, has identified the types of travelers who are most likely to venture abroad first.

Hospitality sector may see normalcy in 12-18 monthsedit

Deccan Herald – Online

The hospitality industry expects normalcy to return in the next 12-18 months as hotels across the country are opening in a staggered manner. The sector’s revival largely depends on the opening up of the travel and tourism industry and international travel.

Promoting experiential travel, personalised package tours, creating alliances with financial and other sectors, are a few of the immediate steps that travel agents and tour operators may take, suggests UNWTOedit

Outlook  Traveller – Online

While the entire travel and tourism industry is reeling under the impact of the pandemic crisis, travel agents and tour operators are some of the worst affected. Yet it is they who are expected to play a key role in restarting tourism and encouraging people to travel. To regain their footing in a value chain disrupted by the pandemic crisis, they will have to do much more than restructuring their finances. In this second of our two-part series, we highlight some timely tips the guidelines published by the UNWTO offer to travel agents and tour operators.

International fliers still seek clarity on flights, accuse airlines of harassmentedit

The Times of India – Online

While the Centre is yet to decide on resuming international flights, stranded NRIs, hoping for a seat on rescue flights, allege harassment at the hands of airlines.

Air travel will cost more in post-Covid-19 Indiaedit

Quartz – Online

With domestic airlines stepping up their security measures against the novel coronavirus, their operating cost is set to rise, according to Bhaskar Bhat, chairman of one of India’s leading aviation firms, Vistara.

The world’s famous tourist places started opening, but the crowd was not the sameedit

Navbharat Times – Print – Delhi

Historic tourist destinations of the world were also closed due to the Coronavirus epidemic. Now after more than two months, they are being opened again for tourists. One of these names is Pompeii of Italy. Here the crowd of tourists can be seen clearly.

Covid19 Travel Guidelines: All you need to know about travel precautions during Unlock 1 in Indiaedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Especially the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, which have come to an absolute standstill. However, as of June 1, India has moved into the fifth phase of the lockdown Unlock 1. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is now gradually allowing all sectors outside of containment zones to resume activity.

Sustainability as the New Normal a Vision for the Future of Tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Sustainability as the New Normal a Vision for the Future of Tourism Published on : Saturday, June 6, 2020 To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity.

Indian Tourism Industry Has To Survive — It’s A Necessityedit

BW Business World – Online

Tourism has one of the largest economic multipliers. In India, given its globally unique natural and cultural heritage, each rupee spent on tourism could have an economic multiplier value of tourism in India at approximately Rs 20 lakh crore.

Eating out to become a lonely experienceedit

The Times of India – Online

From having to park your car without a valet to not speaking to the waiter, your dine-in experience across fast-food chains and five-star hotels is set to get solitary with more emphasis on healthy food and less on human interaction.

Combating COVID-19: Health Ministry issues SOP for hospitality sectoredit

ANI – Online

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Thursday issued a Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) on preventive measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in hotels and hospitality sector units. The Ministry has issued a set of guidelines that need to be followed by the hospitality sector in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

With flights yet to resume, cheap beach destinations could turn into exotic holidaysedit

The Print – Online

The virus has been destabilizing for Southeast Asia, whose rosy economic outlook before Covid was premised in large part on booming international travel.

Monumental Blowedit

Business World – Online

True, that almost every aspect of the economy has been adversely affected   by the Covid-19 pandemic, but tourism and hospitality enterprises are among the worst hit. The reason is simple. Social distancing norms, a new zero touch world, almost a blanket ban on travel, allowing for travel only on emergencies and advisories to stay home, are diktats that at once render travel and tourism untouchable as a business. Already the industry stares at a loss of Rs 10 lakh crore and there seems to be no respite in sight.

INTERVIEW | Domestic tourism will revive sector post lockdown: Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Pateledit

The New Indian Express – Online

Safety and hygiene will be the priorities for travellers who will travel to a destination only if they are assured that the place they are visiting, eating and staying at is virus-free, he said.

Covid-19: A paradigm shift for the Hospitality Industryedit

The Economic Times – Online

Hospitality industry need not fear for the end of business, but should evolve and act swiftly as per the need of the hour. Eating out, ordering food online and hotel stays all are to stay, but with a lot of changes.

Restrictions on Tourism Travel starting to ease but Caution Remains: UNWTO Reportedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

The research shows that seven destinations have eased travel restrictions for international tourism purposes. The world is slowly opening up again, new research from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) indicates, with destinations cautiously easing travel restrictions introduced in response to COVID19.

MoCA aims to resume international flights by Julyedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has expressed his views on Indias plans to resume international commercial passenger flight operations. India Today TV reported that the Ministry of Civil Aviation is planning to resume normal international flight operations by July.

India relaxes visa & travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, healthcare professionalsedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Taking cognizance of the difficult faced by foreign nationals associated with businesses in India, the Government of India has decided to relax visa and travel restrictions for foreign businessmen, healthcare professionals, health researchers, engineers and technical specialists.

Covid: As others stare at bleak future, medical tourism industry may buck trendedit

Live Mint – Online

The covid19 pandemic has disrupted businesses across sectors with industries expected to move at a snails pace on revival path. But Indias medical tourism industry remains one bright spot amid the gloom.

81% travellers across 3 Indian metros miss travelling more than anything: Condé Nast Traveller Surveyedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Domestic tourism will see a huge increase in affluent travellers: While 43% of the responders indicated they were already considering a vacation in India, a further 43% said they would ‘see how the situation unfolds’.

Global air passenger travel plunges 94.3% in April due to Covid19: IATAedit

Business Standard – Online

Stranded Buddhist monks stand in a queue to board a special flight for Bangkok at Gaya airport, during the ongoing Covid19 lockdown, in Gaya.

Israel approves $85.8 mn to aid tourismedit

Orissa Post – Online

The Israeli tourism industry will receive a government aid of 300 million new shekels ($85.8 million) to deal with the coronavirus crisis, the Ministries of Finance and Tourism said. Minister of Finance Israel Katz and Minister of Tourism Asaf Zamir met Monday with hoteliers representatives to discuss the difficulties the sector has experienced due to the halt in inbound tourism since early March, reports said.

Sri Lanka to reopen tourism on August 1 for small group visitorsedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Sri Lanka is thinking about reopening its tourism division on August 1st and it would allow only small groups of visitors at the beginning, according to a tourism official of the island country.Kimali Fernando, the chairperson of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, which is a government body, denied a report that the sector would reopen in midJu

Turks and Caicos Islands will start welcoming tourists from July 22edit

The Times of India – Online

The Turks and Caicos Islands are planning to resume tourism and reopen borders from July 22. Being one of the prominent tourist destinations, the islands are planning to welcome tourists from abroad following all safety measure

These countries are all set to open to visitors in the upcoming monthsedit

Outlook Traveller – Online

As the coronavirus infection curve flattens across the globe, many countries are set to start receiving visitors in the upcoming months. Tourism contributes heavily to these economies and opening borders for the summer holiday season may provide them with some much-needed economic stimulus.

‘Need to Address Several Factors’: Civil Aviation Minister on Restarting International Flightsedit

India.com, The Indian Express – Online

“Numerous citizens have been approaching us to restart international flights. Several factors need to be addressed. Many international destinations are not allowing incoming passenger traffic, except for their own citizens or diplomats.”

WTTC launches new measures for airport, aviation, tour operators and MICE industryedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently launched the second set of safety measures for the aviation industry, airports, tour operators, and the MICE industry. The measures have been undertaken to rebuild confidence for travellers as a part of the organisations latest protocols to reopen the travel and tourism sector.

World slowly starts travelling again: UN Tourism Organizationedit

Devdis Course – Online

In the fourth edition of its COVID19 Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism, the UN specialized agency reviews measures of 217 destinations worldwide, as of 18 May.

Thomas Cook India to encourage contactless booking through virtual branches, ecommerceedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

With regards to traveller segments, we need to be geared up for group as well as FIT segments. There is a rapid growth in the FIT segment, and adhoc tours are preferred by matured travellers.

Restrictions on Tourism Travel Starting to Ease but Caution Remains, UNWTO Reports Travel And Tour Worldedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Restrictions on Tourism Travel Starting to Ease but Caution Remains, UNWTO Reports Published on : Monday, June 1, 2020 UNWTO has been monitoring the global response to COVID19 since the start of the pandemic.

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel jointly release Holiday Readiness Survey Reportedit

Everything Experiential Business World – Online

36% respondents showed preference for an international holiday. Short haul destinations (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi) saw strong interest (41%). Longhaul destinations that traditionally witness demand in Q4 also featured, like Australia & New Zealand (20%); USA (16%).

Explained: Restarting international air travel; the concept of ‘air bridges’ and ‘bubbles’edit

The Indian Express – Online

A decision on restarting international flights might not entirely be India’s call, given that this depends mostly on the destination country’s assessment of India being safe.

Tourism industry to youth and native expect touristsedit

Dainik Bhaskar – Online

The most popular and least controversial form of globalization is tourism. The business is currently cold due to the Corona epidemic. The question is being asked all over the world, what will happen to the summer holidays? The answer is, tourism will return but not as before.

UNWTO launches Global guidelines to Reopen Tourismedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

The United Nations specialized agency for tourism releases guidelines for strong and sustainable recovery. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from COVID19.

Travel News Lockdown 5: Hotels, restaurants to open from June 8edit

Travel Biz MonitorLive Mint – Online

The nationwide coronavirus lockdown was on Saturday extended to June 30, but with major relaxations, the Home Ministry announced. However, the Centre made it clear that the lockdown will be limited to containment zones where only essential services and activities will be allowed.

How Tourism Industry Will Change After COVID19 Lockdown With Help Of Techedit

India Times – Online

The COVID19 pandemic has truly destroyed the tourism industry. With people locked indoors trying to save themselves from contracting the novel coronavirus. While some flights have started moving, theyre only for people wanting to get back to their homes, and the skies are nowhere back to normal density of planes.

Coronavirus deals a body blow to global tourismedit

The Economic Times – Online

A report by AP states that bleak numbers show the economic impact of Nevada casino and business closures because of the coronavirus pandemic. With most businesses and all casinos shuttered through April, state regulators reported Friday that monthly gambling tax revenues were down nearly 100% compared with a year ago.

Trend: Second is the new first choiceedit

The Times of India – Online

And it is also good for touristy places like Paris, Mauritius, Thailand and Venice as the tourist load is shared and tenuous ecosystems are allowed time to revive, says Megha Chhatbar, a travel blogger According to her, some international second city choices are Nusa Penida, Salzburg, Nashville, Bonn, Cambodia, Hamburg, Luang Prabang, Boracay, Kyoto, Osaka, Ubud, Porto and Cappadocia.

Travelling the world, one click at a timeedit

The Indian Express – Online

With actual journeys becoming a distant dream for the time being, here are a few options for armchair travel. armchair travel, travel and tourism industry, coronavirus, Washington, DC Cherry Blossom As we remain locked in our houses, the mind still wanders to places on the bucket list.

Hotels report 82% drop in occupancy; recovery unlikely before Septemberedit

Business Today, The New Indian Express – Online

The other key parameter ADR (average daily rate) has come down sharply as well. For instance, the average room rate for a branded hotel in April was Rs 4,113 per night, which was 27 per cent lower than the ADR in the same month last year.

Inbound tourism: Travel industry expects no recovery before autumn-winteredit

News D – Online

With global travel strictly on hold and most wish-list destinations reeling under severe Coronavirus impact, tourism is one of the most most-affected industries. As international air travel remains suspended, inbound tourism (foreigners travelling into india) will be at a standstill in the coming few months.

Airlines to witness 47% decline in passengers in 2020 due to the Covid -19 pandemicedit

Mint – Online

Indian airlines are expected to witness a 47% decline in passengers, in 2020, on account of the restrictions imposed to contain the spread of Covid -19 virus and the consequent economic downturn.

International flight operations to remain suspended till June 30: DGCAedit

The New Indian Express – Online

International air travel shall remain suspended, the MHA order said, adding that a decision on when to resume it would be taken after making an assessment of the situation.

Mention

Bengaluru’s breakfast SHOW MUST GO ONedit

MINT – Print – Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore

In the Age of Covid, tradition bound Vidyarthi Bhavan became possibly the first inexpensive restaurant in India to introduce plexiglass screens to separate diners. Boxed in by stalls selling flowers for temple offerings and fruit, this Bladerunner scene was evocative of a successful covid beating city such as Seoul or Hong Kong.

India Proposes Travel Bubble With Select Nations, As & When It Resumes International Flightsedit

Travel and leisure india – Online

Reports suggest that New Zealand and Australia are likely to be the first to lead the proposed bubbles, which countries across the globe are gradually trying to form. Later it could further be expanded to countries like South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and smaller COVID19 safe destinations like Fiji.

Dragon Boat Festival: Taiwans dragon boat races among few to be held this yearedit

Hindustan Times -Online

Taiwan on Thursday became one of the few places to hold a boat race, thanks to no local transmissions of the coronavirus being reported on the island in over two months. The pandemic has led to the cancellation of traditional dragon boat races in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Flyers hiding Covid19 infection show risks of reopening bordersedit

Live MintBloomberg Quint  – Online

People infected with coronavirus were allowed to board aircraft and travel to Hong Kong in recent days, highlighting the challenge of controlling the pandemic at the same time governments seek the safest ways to reopen borders. Hong Kongs health authority said one infected passenger arrived Sunday from Manila on a Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.

Mumbai to Hong Kong: My harrowing experience with Vande Bharat repatriationedit

Quartz – Online

The programme, referred to as the history’s largest peace-time evacuation exercise, has already faced much criticism. Hong Kong citizen Aaliya Amrin shared her experience of travelling back home on a Vande Bharat Mission flight from Mumbai on June 4. From last-minute cancellations to indefinite delays and then dealing with racism in Hong Kong, below is the 26-year-old entrepreneur’s story as told to Quartz reporter Ananya Bhattacharya.

ITE Hong Kong In August Timely Platform For Tourism Recoveryedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Exhibitors reconfirmations, which include China (mainland) pavilion by Ministry of Culture & Tourism) a solid base to hold ITE in August! Despite travel restrictions, foreign exhibitors can exhibit in ITE by working (a) with office or agent in Hong Kong, and with China and Macau after formation of travel bubble; or (b) Joining our Online and Offline Package which include 30 minutes zoom meeting held in ITE but promoted online before opening).

Anyone who says they know the longterm implications of Covid19 is making it upedit

CN Traveller – Online

If you look at what Sri Lanka’s doing, and what Hong Kong does upon arrival–that’s much more likely. It’s where you’ve checked passengers before they get on the plane, they have landed in the country and you do a test there and then, you make them stay in a local hotel or a particular quarantine place until you get the results of that, and then you make them do it again maybe in five days time.

Here is the 2020 list of the worlds most expensive cities for expats!edit

Newsum – Online

Hong Kong has topped the list of the most expensive cities to live and work in overseas, according to Mercer’s 2020 Cost of Living Survey. This is the third consecutive year that the Asian city was first in the list.

Lisa Haydon Flaunts Sunburn After Hiking At A Scenic Spot In Hong Kong; See Pic Insideedit

Republic World – Online

Lisa Haydon on Monday took to her Instagram handle to share pictures of her latest hike in Hong Kong. The actor, along with her friends, hiked to Sharp Peak and even climbed a rock to reach their final destination — Tai Long Wan (Big Wave Bay) — a 3-kilometre-wide bay, a popular surf destination in Hong Kong.

Delhi’s Bar Named Among Asia’s 50 Bestedit

Curly Tales – Online

The Old Man and Coa, both in Hong Kong, China bagged the second and third positions respectively. Sidecar was ranked 40. The list includes bars from 10 countries including India, Thailand, Indonesia, Greater China, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and more.

Indians from Hong Kong bars make it to the list of top 50 best bars in Asiaedit

F&B – 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.

Adventurist Ryan Pyle on his show Expedition Asia and also picks some top treksedit

The Telegraph – Online

Ryan Pyle unplugs from his urban life and heads out to explore the best adventure trekking destinations in Asia for the show Expedition Asia that is focused on adventure, exploration and cultural education. The 10-part series Expedition Asia with Ryan Pyle airs on Discovery, Discovery HD on Mondays at 8pm and on the newly launched app Discovery Plus.

HKIA: Airport Authority Welcomes Board Appointmentsedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today welcomes the re-appointment of three current members and the appointment of three new members to the Board. Under the Airport Authority Ordinance, the Chairman and members of the AA are appointed by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Before & After Photos: Tourist Spots Hit by Coronavirus Pandemicedit

News 18 – Online

A combo of a file picture taken early on April 5, 2020, showing a general view of a totally empty street in the usually busy Lan Kwai Fong (top), a popular drinking area, in Hong Kong, after the city’s Chief Executive announced plans to temporarily ban the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants as a measure to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus and in a picture taken on May 14, 2020, of people visiting bars in Lan Kwai Fong.

Specific

Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts World’s First Global Online Forum on Post-Pandemic Travel for Hong Kong, Mainland and International Marketsedit

Travel Biz Monitor, IANS, State of Affairs, MICE Affairs, Travel Trends Today – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosts an online forum titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its kind focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world.

3 Things To Do In Hong Kongedit

Femina – Online

Hong Kong is an incredible place to explore. It is a perfect mix of the vibrant, the busy, and the historic, It has a heap of the best things to do that are dotted all across the area. Keeping that in mind, here are a few things to do when in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts online forum on post-pandemic traveledit

The Economic Times – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted an online forum, Beyond Covid-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal – focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world.

HK airports passenger volume drops 18.9%edit

News d – Online

The passenger volume and cargo volume at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) dropped 18.9 per cent and 7.3 per cent year on year respectively in fiscal year 2019/20, according to a new report on Thursday The latest annual report released by Airport Authority.

Hong Kong Airport Is Testing Full body Disinfectant Machines That Clean Passengers Clothing and Bodiesedit

Travel and leisure – Online

In an effort to prevent further spread of coronavirus, Hong Kong International Airport is testing a new machine that would effectively sanitize passengers head to toe. The Clean Tech machine acts as a full body disinfectant, killing bacteria on peoples bodies and clothing.

31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair will open its doors in Julyedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held from 15 to 21 July (Wednesday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts World’s first global online forum on post-pandemic traveledit

Hotelier India, PATA – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted an online forum titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its kind focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world.

Taiwan to ease travel curbs for Hong Kong people for humanitarian reasonsedit

Devdis CourseReutersWIO News – Online

Taiwan largely closed its borders in midMarch to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, meaning anyone who wished to come to the island from Hong Kong would have found it very difficult. In a statement, Taiwans Central Epidemic Command Centre said that from Monday, Hong Kong people who wish to travel to Taiwan for special humanitarian considerations would be allowed to apply to be let in, though they will have to prove before they come they do not have the coronavirus.

Hong Kongs Airport Authority Says Passenger And Cargo Volume Fall Due To Trade Dispute, Coronavirusedit

Reuters – Online

Airport Authority Hong Kong Says With Negative Impact Of Covid19 Pandemic, Passenger Volume And Flight Movement Down 18.9% And 12% To 60.9 Million And 377,420 Respectively For Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2020.

Hong Kong launches Holiday at Home campaign to promote domestic tourismedit

Tourism News Live – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched a new Holiday at Home campaign, with the aim of encouraging residents to be a tourist of their own city and rediscover the beauty of Hong Kong with a new perspective.

Hong Kong Disneyland Reopened on June 18 See the Photos as Guests Return to the Parkedit

Tourism News Live – Online

As of its initial reopening, a majority of Hong Kong Disneylands attractions, restaurants, and shops are open, but the park is taking guests at a limited capacity and has rolled out enhanced health and safety procedures such as maskwearing and social distancing.

Hong Kong Tourism Board asks locals to ‘Holiday at Home’edit

Exchange4Media, The Economic Times, TTG Asia, Business Fortnight  – Online

In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, many governments have issued entry restrictions of different kinds, making Hong Kong people unlikely to travel overseas in the short term. Fortunately, it is not difficult at all to find joy travelling within Hong Kong, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Today, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched the “Holiday at Home” campaign, with the precise aim of encouraging Hongkongers to be a tourist of their own city and rediscover the beauty of Hong Kong with a new perspective.

Disneyland Hong Kong reopens after Covid19 cases drop, consumers using less cashedit

Hindustan Times, Newsdig, Business Jornal , Hindustan Times, HT – Online

Hong Kong Disneyland has officially reopened after a major drop in coronavirus cases in the Chinese territory on Thursday. Advance reservations will be required and only limited attendance will be allowed at the park, one of the pillars of Hong Kong’s crucial tourism industry.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hong Kong Disneyland reopens after five months with limited visitors, stricter health protocolsedit

First PostWIO News, Devdis CourseBhaskar LiveThe Financial ExpressMillennium PostMillennium PostVishva TimesNewsdDevdis CourseIndia NewsBloomberg Quint, The Economic TimesNYC Epeak,

ReutersFree Press Journal – Online

Hong Kong’s loss-making Disneyland theme park reopened on Thursday to a limited number of local visitors and with enhanced health measures after the coronavirus outbreak forced it to close in late January.

Ram battles dragon: Taiwan backs India against Chinaedit

India Today, Free Press Journal, Op India, Zee News, Swarajya, Zee Hindustan, ABP, News 18 – Online

Taking a clear stance on the India China border faceoff, Taiwan media has printed an illustration showing Lord Ram battling a Chinese dragon which surfaced on social media via a Hong Kong user.

Hong Kong Disneyland gears up for reopeningedit

India NewsWIO News – Online

The rides are back in motion at Hong Kong Disneyland as it gets ready for its grand reopening on Thursday (June 18) with face masks, temperature checks and other health and safety restrictions in place. After being closed for nearly five months, a health declaration will be required to reserve tickets.

Hong Kong Intl Airport reports 29% freighter movement surge in Mayedit

Intl – Online

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) announced the traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for May 2020. During the month, freighter movements surged, seeing a 29.3 percent year-on-year increase. Cargo throughput dropped 6.8 percent to 377,000 tonnes compared to the same month last year.

Hong Kong’s Disneyland to reopen after five monthsedit

Mail Today – Print – Delhi, Sentinel Assam – Online

Hong Kong’s Disneyland will reopen its doors on Thursday following nearly five months of closure, the park said Monday, in a fresh boost for a city that has largely managed to defeat the coronavirus. Visitors will need to sign health declarations, submit to regular temperature checks and wear masks at all times unless eating, the park said in a statement on Monday.

“Holiday at Home” Helps Rediscover Hong Kong’s Beautyedit

PNI News – Online

In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, many governments have issued entry restrictions of different kinds, making Hong Kong people unlikely to travel overseas in the short term. Fortunately, it is not difficult at all to find joy travelling within Hong Kong, one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Today, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched the “Holiday at Home” campaign, with the precise aim of encouraging Hongkongers to be a tourist of their own city and rediscover the beauty of Hong Kong with a new perspective.

After Shanghai, Hong Kong Disneyland all set to reopen this week!edit

News MobileMoney Control, India Tv NewsThe Hans IndiaThe Fact NewsANI NewsNewsdThe Financial Express, The WeekWorld News Network, ReutersWio NewsReutersJagranThe Indian Wire, Daily Hunt – Online, The Economic Times – Print – Delhi, The Economic Times – Print – Mumbai

The Hong Kong Disneyland will reopen to the public later this week, becoming the second Disney branded theme park to reopen following the COVID19 induced lockdown. The park had been closed due to the coronavirus outbreak since the last week of January. The resorts hotels had remained open throughout, and some restaurants reopened in May.

Sustainability: A way of life for Hong Kongedit

The Economic Times  – Online

While Hong Kong is known for its skyscrapers, it might come as a surprise for some to learn that 70% of the citys total area is green Wellness does not end at embracing nature Creative minds in Hong Kong are breathing new life into an ecoconscious lifestyle as well as traditional crafts , striving to sustain the citys heritage and cultural essence.

Lisa Haydon enjoys Hong Kong sunset with family; shares stunning picturesedit

Republic World, Flipboard, Daily Hunt – Online

Bollywood actress Lisa Haydon on Friday was spotted enjoying with her son in Hong Kong. The actormodel in a series of Instagram stories shared pictures.

Hong Kongs Ocean Park reopens after over 4 monthsedit

NewsdEnglish LokmatForever NewsNews ReachOutlookRepublic WorldWIO NewsBhaskar LiveDaily Hunt – Online

Hong Kongs Ocean Park reopened on Saturday after more than four months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the dozens of guests waiting at the queues arrived at the attraction in Aberdeen hours before 10 a.m., the opening time, and many visitors said they missed the excitement of the thrilling rides the park offered, reports the South China Morning Post.

Hong Kong’s Disneyland, Ocean Park to reopenedit

India TV , DT NextOutlook– Online

Disneyland and Ocean Park, Hong Kong’s two major theme parks, will be reopened imminently as a key step in rebooting an economy reeling from the triple whammy of social unrest, the US-China trade war, and the coronavirus pandemic, it was revealed on Monday.

Lisa Haydon flaunts sunburn after hiking at a scenic spot in Hong Kong; See pic insideedit

News Dig, Just Dial, Daily Hunt – Online

Lisa Haydon on Monday took to her Instagram handle to share pictures of her latest hike in Hong Kong. The actor along with her friends hiked to Sharp Peak.

Browse by Month
Browse by Month