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European Commission signs civil aviation safety agreement with Japanedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
The European Commission and Japan today signed an agreement on civil aviation safety, which will further boost the EUs already strong cooperation with Japan and reinforce the competitiveness of the EUs aviation industry, according to an update on European Commission website.
Rome is gradually reopening tourist hotspots to visitorsedit
The Times of India – Online
Similarly, the tourism sector is also seen coming out of the lurch after a hiatus of two to three months Thus, tourist spots are also slowly opening up and gearing to welcome visitors European countries are opening up borders as well, and the rest of the world is following suit gradually.
From Canary Islands, Spanish royals push to save tourismedit
Reuters – Online
Spains king and queen visited a Canary Islands beach on Tuesday on the first leg of a tour intended to help rescue the tourismdependent economy, battered by the coronavirus crisis.
Egypt suspends tourist visa fees till Oct 31 to boost tourismedit
The Times of India – Online
Egypt has suspended visa fees for tourist destinations until October as it is gearing up to welcome flights from next week. This move comes in a bid to encourage visitors to return to the country, although cases of Coronavirus continue to surge across the country.
Costa Rica reopens tourism sectoredit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Costa Rica reopens tourism sector Published on : Tuesday, June 23, 2020 After months of dealing with the COVID19 crisis, Costa Rica has finally decided to reopen its tourism sector. According to reports, Costa Rica has recorded one of the lowest coronavirus fatality rates in Latin America.
A look into the European nations that have opened up for traveledit
The Times of India – Online
In fact, Spains Balearic Islands have permitted German tourists to get into the country for a tourism trial for two weeks Also, the country is looking to lift its state of emergency on June 21 Apart from these three, other countries that have opened up eased travel restrictions are Albania, Belgium Slovakia , the UK, Romania Denmark , the Czech Republic, Ireland Switzerland , Ireland, France Finland , and Iceland.
Thailands tourism social enterprises help locals hit by coronavirusedit
WIO News – Online
When Thai travel consultancy Local Alike saw its revenue drop to zero due to the coronavirus outbreak, it started selling products from villages through social media. The business has generated 2.6 million baht ($84,000) for locals in 20 communities selling products from snacks to rice.
Saudi Arabia to launch $4bn tourism development fundedit
The Rahnuma – Online
Saudi Arabia plans to start a tourism development fund with an initial $4 billion investment, the ministry of tourism said on Sunday, as part of plans to diversify the economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices.
Heres where the first set of international flights may be headededit
CN Traveller – Online
Fiji, for instance, is exploring a travel bubble with neighbouring Australia and New Zealand, the two countries that it relies heavily on for tourism revenue. Malaysia is exploring a similar arrangement with other South Asian countries.
Emirates Ready to Welcome Tourists to Dubaiedit
Travel Trends Today, Mumbai Chaupher, Travel Trends Today – Online
Emirates welcomes the latest air travel protocols that will facilitate international travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists, and open Dubai to business and leisure visitors from 7 July, while putting in place careful measures to ensure the health and safety of travellers and communities.
Dubai opens its doors for all countries , flight services to resume from June 23edit
English Mathrubhumi – Online
After monthslong uncertainty over travel due to coronavirus outbreak, Dubai has lifted the restrictions on flight operations. Now, Dubai has granted permission to citizens and foreign nationals holding residency visas to return to the country from June 23. At the same time, the city will conditionally open its doors for tourists from July 7.
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India plans international flightsedit
The Hindu – Online
India is likely to enter into bilateral agreements with the U.S., U.K., France and Germany to restart international air travel. The government is discussing a template known as “travel bubble”, which permits relatively unrestricted and risk-free travel between two countries positioned similarly vis a vis the spread of COVID-19.
Are retail and hospitality sectors seeing green shoots after unlock? Here’s what experts sayedit
CNBC TV 18 – Online
Retail and the hospitality sectors have been two of the biggest casualties of the lockdown. According to a survey by the retailers association of India, 70 percent expect business recovery in over six months. The sector has sought the government’s intervention in order to help them tide over the financial crisis.
Restaurants also haven’t really seen signs of a recovery. The Federation of Hotel and Restaurants Association of India pegs losses for the sector at around Rs 90,000 crore. The National Restaurant Association says that only 10-15 percent of restaurants had opened on June 8, and several are closing again.
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Mumbai to Hong Kong: My harrowing experience with Vande Bharat repatriationedit
Quartz – Online
The programme, referred to as the history’s largest peace-time evacuation exercise, has already faced much criticism. Hong Kong citizen Aaliya Amrin shared her experience of travelling back home on a Vande Bharat Mission flight from Mumbai on June 4. From last-minute cancellations to indefinite delays and then dealing with racism in Hong Kong, below is the 26-year-old entrepreneur’s story as told to Quartz reporter Ananya Bhattacharya.