Competition
Singapore to resume tourism businesses in phased manner from July 1edit
ANI News, Punjab Tribune – Online
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Sunday that tourism businesses in Singapore will be permitted to resume operations in a phased manner from July 1, beginning with 13 attractions, Xinhua news agency reported.
Turkey Opens for International Touristsedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Turkey has introduced a set of measures called as Safe Tourism Certification Program. This certificate, which is issued under the guidance of Ministry of Culture and Tourism, covers a broad range of measures including transportation, accommodation, health condition of employees of the facilities and passengers.
Four countries that are paying for your stay or giving freebies during the pandemicedit
The Times of India – Online
The lockdown largely affected the tourism industry in countries around the world, and now as nations are preparing to return from the longdrawn hiatus, there is some good news for travellers In order to encourage tourist footfall, some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit, in order to boost their economy.
Europe Leads Cautious Restart of Tourism, Says UNWTOedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Restrictions on travel, introduced in response to the COVID19 pandemic, are slowly being eased, allowing tourism to restart in a growing number of destinations. The latest research by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows that 22 per cent of all destinations worldwide (48 destinations) have started to ease restrictions, with Europe leading the way.
Travel News Singapore Airlines could grab larger share from India with direct longhaul flights via Vistaraedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
The coronavirus outbreak is unexpectedly providing an opportunity to Singapore Airlines to grab a share of the lucrative Indian market held by rivals Emirates and Etihad Airways through a local affiliate.
Thailand sees 60% slump in JanMay tourist arrivals, spendingedit
Reuters – Online
Thailand recorded no foreign tourists for a second month in May as borders remained closed to control the coronavirus spread, with the 6.69 million visitors from January to May a slump of 60% from a year earlier, the tourism ministry said on Friday.
Thailand extends red carpet to Indian investorsedit
UNI India – Online
Thailand is an economic model that aims to unlock the country from several economic challenges resulting from past economic development models which place emphasis on agriculture, light industry, and advanced industry, said M Sweeya Santipitaks, ConsulGeneral of Thailand Kolkata during an EConference on Business Opportunities in Thailand organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce on Friday.
Tencent Cloud Powers Up Singapore Tourism Boards China Ready Webinar Through Tencent Cloud Conference and VooV Meetingedit
IT News Online – Online
Tencent today announced the use of Tencent Cloud Conference and VooV Meeting for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)s ChinaReady Webinar, ensuring a secure registration and highquality online conferencing experience.
Without spending a rupee, you can gift your friend a Thailand holidayedit
CN Traveller – Online
With the world on lockdown mode for much of the past few months, people are itching to finally get out of their homes and do what they love most: travel. When borders open again, Thailand Tourism is giving you the chance to send your best friend on a holiday to Thailand!
International flights to China resume as coronavirus restrictions easeedit
Live Mint – Online
International airlines have started to resume flight operations to China after a loosening of aviation restrictions brought in as part of the countrys response to the Covid19 pandemic, South China Morning Post reported.
Dubai gurdwara sends 1st chartered flight to Punjab to repatriate Indiansedit
Business Standard, Hindustan Times – Online
A gurdwara in has facilitated the first chartered flight to to repatriate 209 Indians stranded in the UAE, according to a media report. The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara arranged the flight with 209 passengers on board, which took off on Thursday from to Amritsar, the Gulf News reported.
Industry
Covidproofing your vacation plansedit
India Today – Online
In addition to destinations like wildlife parks, mountain retreats and offbeat coastal properties are likely to be top choices. In the luxury sector, Thailand, Bhutan, Scandinavia, Maldives and parts of Africa stand to gain, claims Rai, although he does caution that these destinations will need to ensure sound health and hygiene practices to attract the cautious traveller.
UNWTO Welcomes World Tourist Identification App to Facilitate Safe & Secure Border Crossingsedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Wanderlust World for the launch of a new App designed to facilitate safe and seamless travel in the wake of COVID19.
WTTC Sets Up Guidelines for a Safe and Seamless Traveledit
Travel Trends Today – Online
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has laid out its new guidelines Safe & Seamless Travel including testing and tracing, following medical evidence, to ensure people can enjoy Safe Travels in the new normal.
International flights remain suspended till July 15: DGCAedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today has decided to suspend all international flight operations in the country till July 15. The competent authority has decided that scheduled international commercial passenger services to or from India shall remain suspended till 2359 hrs IST of July 15, 2020, said the DGCA circular.
Travel bubbles, air bridges and bilateral discussions: International travel in the COVID eraedit
India News – Online
In Asia, Malaysia is looking at travel bubbles with Singapore and Brunei. The country has also approached Australia and New Zealand for the same, as per reports. Malaysia has seen a total of 8,600 cases and 121 deaths. Story continues.
Mention
Bengaluru’s breakfast SHOW MUST GO ONedit
MINT – Print – Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore
In the Age of Covid, tradition bound Vidyarthi Bhavan became possibly the first inexpensive restaurant in India to introduce plexiglass screens to separate diners. Boxed in by stalls selling flowers for temple offerings and fruit, this Bladerunner scene was evocative of a successful covid beating city such as Seoul or Hong Kong.
Specific
3 Things To Do In Hong Kongedit
Femina – Online
Hong Kong is an incredible place to explore. It is a perfect mix of the vibrant, the busy, and the historic, It has a heap of the best things to do that are dotted all across the area. Keeping that in mind, here are a few things to do when in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts online forum on post-pandemic traveledit
The Economic Times – Online
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted an online forum, Beyond Covid-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal – focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world.