Competition
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.
Industry
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.
Specific
“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
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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.