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Thailand national parks may remain closed for two months each yearedit
The Times of India – Online
National Parks in Thailand are going to get shut down for two to three months each year from now on According to reports, Thailands 133 national parks were shut down on March 25 during the Coronavirus outbreak, and they continue to remain closed The Tourism Authority of Thailand has said that these parks will remain closed until further notice.
Some business travel to Thailand may resume next month, official saysedit
Reuters – Online
Thailand could allow inbound international travel to resume next month for business purposes, the aviation regulator said on Thursday, as the country seeks to revive an economy hit badly by the impacts of the coronavirus and global travel curbs.
Pack your bag for a vacation soonedit
Newsd – Online
It starts at a price of Rs 8,200 to a range of attractive shorthaul international destinations from September later this year with the likes of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mauritius and Dubai among others.
China: Authorities Impose Travel Restrictions On Anxin County As Cases Surgeedit
Republic World, The Times of India – Online
China: Authorities impose travel restrictions on Anxin county to curb surging cases travel restrictions were placed on nearly half a billion people residing in Anxin county on June 18 in a swift move to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Japan To Ease Domestic Travel Restrictionsedit
Republic World – Online
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday lifted virus travel restrictions within the country and said it is in discussion to allow some travel from Vietnam, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.
Bali set to welcome domestic visitors in Augustedit
Newsd – Online
The Indonesian resort island of Bali is set to welcome domestic visitors in August and foreign tourists from September onwards, a Minister announced. Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Wishnutama Kusubandio said on Wednesday that the spread of COVID19 has been relatively subdued in Bali compared with other areas of the country, reports Xinhua news agency.
Backpackers to globetrotters: Large number of tourists desire to visit Kashmir after lockdownedit
The Kashmir Monitor – Online
Thirtysix percent of people prefer to visit Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. The survey revealed 72 percent of the respondents prefer reputed tour operators, hotel chains, and other services.
Emirates Adds 10 New Cities In Its Networkedit
Travel Trends Today, Business Traveller India – Online
Emirates today announced it will offer scheduled flights for travellers in 10 more cities: Colombo (from 20 June), Sialkot (24 June), Istanbul (from 25 June); Auckland, Beirut, Brussels, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (all from 1 July); and Barcelona and Washington DC (all from 15 July).
Abu Dhabi to reopen select cultural and tourist sitesedit
Business Traveller – Online
Abu Dhabi is set to reopen a select number of museums and cultural sites including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Hosn, Cultural Foundation, Al Ain Oasis, Al Jahili Fort and Al Ain Palace Museum from June 24.
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SOTC Travel Anticipates Demand for International Destinations Closer to Homeedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
According to the Companys Holiday Readiness Travel Report Future of Travel post COVID19, 36% respondents showed preference for an international holiday; 41% preferring short haul destinations.
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Hong Kong Disneyland reopens after five months with limited visitors, stricter health protocolsedit
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Reuters, Free Press Journal – Online
Hong Kong’s loss-making Disneyland theme park reopened on Thursday to a limited number of local visitors and with enhanced health measures after the coronavirus outbreak forced it to close in late January.