June 19, 2020

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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 WorldThe 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 TodayBusiness 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.

Industry

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.

Specific

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hong Kong Disneyland reopens after five months with limited visitors, stricter health protocolsedit

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ReutersFree 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.

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