Competition
Greece clarifies policy, to allow tourists from all nationsedit
Hindustan Times, WION – 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 Express, Business 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 World, Reuters – 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 18, News 18, Millennium 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
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 Monitor, Live 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
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.