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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.
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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.
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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.