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Dubai to build floating islands in new beach projectedit
Reuters – Online
A series of floating islands will be built in Dubai as part of a new beach development project announced by the emirates Road and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday. Sunset Promenade will be connected to Jumeirah Beach near the Dubai Water Canal and cover a total area of 190,000 square metres, according to a promotional video tweeted by the RTA.
Dubai allows foreign tourists to enter from July 7edit
Devdis Course, Business World, Reuters – Online
Last week, the UAE allowed citizens and residents to travel to countries deemed lowrisk for catching the coronavirus. Dubais economy, which heavily relies on retail, tourism and hospitality, has suffered from the lockdown and travel restrictions as the coronavirus outbreak spread.
Take a virtual tour to any place around the world and earn $1000 as awardedit
The Times of India – Online
Getting a dream travel job, where you get paid for travelling the world, will necessarily give you the high at any point of time. However, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, tourism is struggling, along with you being stuck at home. The risk of travel seems to be a dreadful thought for now. So how about going on a virtual tour from the comfort of your home, and also getting paid for it? Well, this is set to become a reality. There is a company that is willing to shell out $1000 to you to take a virtual tour of any destination you want.
Sri Lanka Opens its First Underwater Museum to Encourage Tourists to Dive Back inedit
News 18 – Online
Sri Lanka opened its first underwater museum in the southern port city of Galle on Wednesday (June 17) ahead of plans to start reopening the country to tourism on August 1. The museum was built by the countrys Navy and is about 15 metres (50 feet) underwater within the port.
Turkey introduce safe tourism programmeedit
Mid Day, India Tv News – Online
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry on Friday launched a twoday programme to introduce the countrys safe tourism concept to ambassadors to Turkey in the Mediterranean province of Antalya during the COVID19 pandemic.
Spain to allow British tourists to visit from Sunday without need for quarantine: Spanish foreign ministeredit
WIO News – Online
On Sunday, Spain will end its state of emergency that was imposed on March 14 due to coronavirus outbreak in the country and now the European nation will open its borders to EU and Schengen area countries for a muchneeded tourism boost.
Singapore: All inbound travellers to undergo COVID19 test, and also pay for itedit
The Times of India – Online
From now on, all travellers entering Singapore will have to undergo COVID19 test, and also pay for it. As per the latest news reports, everyone, regardless of their citizenship status, will now be required to foot the bill of up to S$200 for their COVID19 tests, which will be carried out a few days before the end of the mandatory 14day StayHome Notice (SHN) period at a selected testing facility.
Pack your bag for a vacation soon!edit
Telangana Today – 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.
Experience a virtual wildlife safari from the comfort of your couchedit
Money Control – Online
Thailand offers 3D Virtual Tours of 10 destinations mostly on the fringes sprawled across the countrys 9 destinations. When you click a destination link on your screen, you will have a 360degree view and can walk around by using your cursor.
Couple stranded in beautiful Indonesian village due to coronavirus is enjoying their time in the wildedit
Times Now News – Online
A British couple who got stranded in an Indonesian village due to the coronavirus are spending their days in the wild. Jeff Yip, 37, and his wife Zuzana Barancova, 36, spent two years to save for a trip to explore South East Asia.
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Travel News Amusement park operator Wonderla Holidays enters food delivery business to beat pandemic bluesedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
According to Economic Times, Wonderla Holidays Limited has forayed into food takeaway and delivery business to stay relevant in the new normal as its amusement parks remain shut amid the Covid19 lockdown.
SOTC Travel anticipates demand for international destinations closer to homeedit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online
SOTCs Back to Life international holidays hence provide a combination of relaxation and wellness experiences, adventure and beach getaways. Customers can choose from an array of destinations like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Dubai, Malaysia, and Mauritius amongst others and at affordable price points.
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Hong Kong Tourism Board asks locals to ‘Holiday at Home’edit
Exchange4Media, The Economic Times, TTG Asia, Business Fortnight – 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.
Disneyland Hong Kong reopens after Covid19 cases drop, consumers using less cashedit
Hindustan Times, Newsdig, Business Jornal , Hindustan Times, HT – Online
Hong Kong Disneyland has officially reopened after a major drop in coronavirus cases in the Chinese territory on Thursday. Advance reservations will be required and only limited attendance will be allowed at the park, one of the pillars of Hong Kong’s crucial tourism industry.