Competition
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
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.
Industry
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.
Specific
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.