Competition
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 World, The 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 Times, The 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.
Industry
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.
Specific
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
Newsd, English Lokmat, Forever News, News Reach, Outlook, Republic World, WIO News, Bhaskar Live, Daily 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.