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Many Asian countries reopening borders for tourismedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Many countries in Asia are now reopening their borders for tourism. Asia witnessed strictest border restrictions and closures since the commencement of Covid19 pandemic. Europe has now started reopening borders; however, countries in Asia are proceeding more cautiously regarding inbound travel.

Covid19: Japan all set for surge in coronavirus cases amid domestic travel campaign launchedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Japan is bracing for a surge in the number of coronavirus infection after fresh cases exceeded the 1,000 mark for the first time, a week after the start of a national travel campaign to revive the tourism industry.

10 Lesser Known Beach Destinations In Asia To Consider While Planning Your Honeymoonedit

Idiva – Online

When it comes to planning beach vacations, most Indian honeymooners think of Bali, Thailand, and maybe Vietnam. These places are all great, but we tend to focus on the destinations which are popular and touristy, since those are more well known.

Bali reopens todayedit

CN Traveller – Online

On 9 July, the Indonesian island opened local businesses and tourist attractions to local residents. On 31 July, it will open doors to domestic travellers. And if all goes by plan, international visitors will be welcomed by 11 September, as per reports.

Travel News Air India Express opens booking for repatriation flights to UAEedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

As per updates, a total of 74 flights will operate from Sharjah and Dubai to various cities in India starting August 1 to August 15.

STB prepares for calibrated and safe resumption of B2B eventsedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

Like most other economic activities in Singapore, business to business (B2B) events such as meetings, conventions, exhibitions and trade shows have been put on hold since March 2020. With the resumption of economic activities in the country, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is preparing for the calibrated and safe resumption of B2B events[1] in the coming months.

New international flights from August: New Zealand, Thailand, Philippines and moreedit

CN Traveller – Online

The ongoing Phase 4 of the Vande Bharat Mission has flights coming from Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Canada, Germany, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, Sri Lanka, UAE, USA and Vietnam.

Indonesian Prez Warns Of Possible COVID19 2nd Waveedit

Ommcom News – Online

Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday warned of a possible second wave of the COVID19 transmission. The warning came amid the resurgence of the virus in some foreign nations after the relaxation of lockdowns and reopening business activities, reports Xinhua news agency.

Chinese airlines offer unlimited flights to revive industryedit

Live Mint – Online

China Southern on Tuesday became the latest Chinese airline to offer ultracheap, allyoucanfly deals aimed at reigniting air travel following coronavirus lockdowns. At least eight Chinese carriers have so far launched similar schemes which they hope will boost the ailing domestic aviation sector in the worlds secondlargest economy.

A cruise lines 4month trip will take you to 27 countries, including Greece, Australia, and Thailandedit

Business Insider – Online

Among the cruises ports of call include places like Bora Bora, Bali, Istanbul, Sydney, and Singapore, among many other bucketlist destinations Vikings sixcontinent cruise will cost passengers $49,955 each. Advertisement The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has banned cruise ships from sailing until at least October.

Planning to Visit UAE During IPL 2020: Here Are the Latest Dubai Airport Quarantine Normsedit

News 18 – Online

While Dubai is one of the few nations globally to allow tourists to enter the country, it is not yet confirmed if the matches will be hosted with or without spectators. If you are planning to visit Dubai during the IPL 2020 to watch a match or for tourist activities, heres the latest quarantine information as stated by the Dubai International Airport:

Indonesia coronavirus cases pass 1 lakh under new normal policyedit

India TodayHindustan Times – Online

Indonesia confirmed its 1,00,000th coronavirus case on Monday as the Red Cross warned that the health crisis in the worlds fourth most populous country risked spiralling out of control.

Singapore, Malaysia Agree on Key Points of Green Lane Traveledit

Bloomberg Quint – Online

Singapore and Malaysia said they’ve agreed on key aspects of green lane travel as the two countries move a step closer to reopening one of the world’s busiest border crossings.

Singapore Air Bracing for Another Record Loss With Travel Haltededit

Bloomberg Quint –

Singapore Airlines Ltd. consistently voted one of the world’s best airlines by Skytrax, is poised for another hefty quarterly loss after the coronavirus left it flying a tiny fraction.

India beats Maldives, Sri Lanka to become a favourite tourist spot in South Asia, finds studyedit

The Print – Online

The study titled Travel South Asia: Indias tourism connectivity with the region notes that South Asia has improved tremendously in terms of tourism, especially since 2017, and India is at the helm of the growth. The report highlights that the economies of South Asian countries like Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka are sustained by tourism, and yet India has become the most preferred tourist destination in the region.

Airlines Urge US and European Union for a Joint COVID19 Testing Program to Instill Confidence Among Travelersedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

United, Lufthansa Grouop, American Airlines and International Airlines Group (IAG) have requested the United States and European Commission for a safe and swift restoration of air travel between the United States and Europe.

Thailand Needs a Shakeup to Emerge From Covid Waredit

Bloomberg Quint – Online

We combine Bloombergs global leadership in business and financial news and data, with Quintillion Medias deep expertise in the Indian market and digital news delivery, to provide high quality business news, insights and trends for Indias sophisticated audiences. (Thailand)

TAT launches first Amazing Thailand eBook of all destinations, special interest activities and maps nationwideedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

TAT launches first Amazing Thailand eBook of all destinations, special interest activities and maps nationwide Published on : Friday, July 24, 2020 The Tourism Authority of Thailand has compiled more than 200 of its amazing destination brochures, leaflets, books, maps, and media covering all aspects of Thai tourism into one easilysearchable eBook platform to make it easy for visitors to find their place and activity of interest.

Switzerland opens for global tourists, but not for Indiaedit

Telangana Today – Online

The other countries are: United Kingdom, Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Canada, Georgia, Ireland, Japan, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, South Korea, Tunisia, Thailand, Uruguay and The Vatican.

Leicester City signs with Thailand Tourism, new deal to start with Manchester United gameedit

Inside Sport – Online

Leicester City and King Power today announce a seasonlong partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to support the countrys recovery from the COVID19 crisis. English top flight soccer club Leicester City and their main sponsor King Power International, the Thaibased travel retail group, have announced a seasonlong shirt sponsorship deal with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Daily Passenger Flights In China Rebound To 80% Of PreCOVID Levelsedit

Business World – Online

The number of daily passenger flights in China has rebounded to 80% of precoronavirus levels, Chinas aviation regulator said on Friday, as the aviation industry recovers from the plunge in travel demand caused by the COVID19 pandemic. On July 23, Chinese airlines operated 13,059 passenger flights, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said.

Bangkok will revitalize its tourism without Instagram tourists, says Deepak Ohri!edit

Travel and Tour World – Online

If you prefer dining at a rooftop restaurant alfresco style, you most certainly have hotelier and F&B visionary, Mr. Deepak Ohri, to show your heartfelt gratitude. In 2003, Ohri launched a restaurant and bar atop the State Tower, one of the derelict skyscrapers in Bangkok, finally making the rooftop dining craze so famous that we still see today.

Singapore reports 354 new coronavirus cases, mostly foreign workersedit

The New Indian Express – Online

Eight of the new infections are community cases four Singaporean citizens and permanent residents (foreigners) and four foreigners holding work passes.

Singapore Airlines gets $540 mln in funding to manage coronavirus crisisedit

Reuters – Online

Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Thursday it had secured S$750 million ($541.87 million) of funding against some of its Airbus and Boeing aircraft to shore up liquidity amid plummeting demand due to the novel coronavirus.

Rinjani Geotourism Festival 2020, the First Virtual Geotourism in Indonesiaedit

India Education Diary – Online

The first virtual Geotourism Festival 2020 organized by the RinjaniLombok Geopark, Government of West Nusa Tenggara Province, supported by Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Indonesia was held on 15 and 16 July 2020.

Postpandemic travel: This is why some travel bubbles might remain thought bubblesedit

Hindustan Times,  The Print – Online

Travel bubbles the limited openings of international borders as coronavirus transmission weakens in some parts of the world are starting to spring up. The European Union lifted restrictions on movement within its passportfree Schengen Zone last month, causing crossborder flights to quadruple in frequency. Singapore has been allowing some business travel from six Chinese provinces since last month, and is looking to set up a similar arrangement with Malaysia.

Postpandemic travel: Singapore seeks local boost to revive tourism sector crisisedit

Hindustan Times – Online

While demand for mass market tourism is unlikely to pick up in the near term, Chan said, Singapore has agreed to resume essential business travel with China and Malaysia. It is in talks with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and some European nations for similar agreements.

Phuket plans to revive shattered tourism industryedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Phuket plans to revive shattered tourism industry Published on : Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Phuket has slowly started to carry out short, medium and longterm campaigns to revive its domestic tourism industry that came to a standstill in light of the COVID19 pandemic.

Louvre Abu Dhabi Partners with VPS Healthcare to Offer a Safe Experienceedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced a new partnership with VPS Healthcare to offer a comprehensive plan to provide COVID19 precautionary measures and further ensure the safety of the museums staff and visitors. Manuel Rabat, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi, said: We are so pleased to engage in this innovative partnership with VPS Healthcare.

Japan kicks off domestic tourism campaign as critics point to virus surgeedit

Reuters – Online

Japan launched a national travel campaign on Wednesday that aims to revive a battered tourism industry, but the effort has drawn heavy criticism as major cities have racked up a jump in new coronavirus cases. Visitors wearing protective face masks walk along Nakamise Street at Asakusa district, a popular sightseeing spot, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan July 22, 2020.

Top 4 Must Know Tips When You Travel to Saudi Arabiaedit

News Patrolling – Online

When we talk about Middle East Asia, most people think about destinations such as Dubai. However, the country of Saudi Arabia also packs in amazingly beautiful destinations such as Jeddah or Riyadh. But, as a firsttime bagpacker, you need to make sure you know the dos and donts of traveling to Saudi.

Singapore seeks local boost for tourism sector facing existential crisisedit

Reuters – Online

While demand for mass market tourism is unlikely to pick up in the near term, Chan said, Singapore has agreed to resume essential business travel with China and Malaysia. It is in talks with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and some European nations for similar agreements.

China is all set to boost tourism with its new starfishshaped airport in Qingdaoedit

The Times of India – Online

Creative Commons Attribution LicenceChinas latest addition to Qingdao, a coastal city full of skyscrapers, parks and beaches, is the beautiful starfishshaped airport. The destination is already renowned for being the headquarters of Tsingtao Brewery. But, with the completion of Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, which is considered as an architectural marvel, the country is hoping for a major tourism boost.

A place where tourists gets wings to fly in the air and perform stunts like shaolin monksedit

The Times of India – Online

You must have fancied being able to soar in the air like the shaolin monks, while watching movies such as the Crouching TigerHidden Dragon, and many more. If given a chance, would you like to experience it for real? Well, now you can.

TAT Launches First Amazing Thailand eBook of All Destinationsedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

TAT Launches First Amazing Thailand eBook of All Destinations The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has compiled more than 200 of its amazing destination brochures, leaflets, books, maps, and media covering all aspects of Thai tourism into one easily searchable eBook platform to make it easy for visitors to find their place and activity of interest.

Rimi Tomy: Rimi Tomy is missing her Thailand vacay; shares a throwback pictureedit

The Times of India – Online

Check out the post. Rimi Tomy is one of the most popular and most loved singers in Malayalam cinema. She debuted in Mollywood with the movie Meesa Madhavan. She crooned the song Chingamaasam in the Dileep starrer and the song emerged as a huge hit. Later, she bagged several projects and all of them became hits.

Dubai launches Dubai Assured stamp for tourism and retail establishmentsedit

BW Hotelier Business World  – Online

Dubai Assured stamp will be issued to hotels and retail establishments, F&B outlets and attractions following a verification process implemented in collaboration with Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Economy and Dubai Municipality.

Covid19: Japans campaign to revive domestic tourism sparks controversyedit

Business Standard – Online

The Japanese governments upcoming campaign to revive domestic tourism amid the Covid19 pandemic has sparked controversy due to a recent resurgence in the number of confirmed cases in the countryTopics

Thai cenbank says could be several years before tourist numbers normaliseThailandsedit

Reuters – Online

Thailands central bank chief said on Monday it would take several years for foreign tourist numbers to return to the 40 million a year level, with the coronavirus pandemic hitting a lucrative industry that provides a lot of jobs.

Lifeless Sewage Ditch Turns Into Beautiful Wetland Park in China Post Makeoveredit

News 18 – Online

The Nakao River, a sewage ditch in Nanning has turned into a beautiful wetland park, elucidate the ecological and environmental improvements in China. Share this:From being a sewage drain, the Nakao River wetland park in China has become trending tourist spot for its beautiful greenery after it got an impressive facelift.

Its not just Thailand, other Mekong River basin countries too are keeping Covid19 at bayedit

The Indian Express – Online

Thailands strategy to ramp up production mirrors its homegrown vaccinedevelopment plan. (AP) Thailands strategy to ramp up production mirrors its homegrown vaccinedevelopment plan. (AP) From having the second highest number of Covid19 cases outside China in late January to reporting not a single case of local transmission for about seven weeks, Thailands success in maintaining a low caseload and fatalities has been a case in point.

Dubai Launches Dubai Assured Stamp for Tourism and Retail Establishmentsedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Dubai Launches Dubai Assured Stamp for Tourism and Retail Establishments Dubai has launched a compliance programme to certify and recognise hotels and retail establishments, F&B outlets and attractions that have implemented all public health protocols for the prevention and management of COVID19.

Coronavirus Outbreak in Northwest China Spreads to Second City, Travel Restrictions Imposededit

News 18 – Online

Chinas latest coronavirus outbreak has spread to a second city in the northwestern region of Xinjiang. One of the 17 new cases reported on Monday was in the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar, the regional government said on its official microblog. The remainder were in the regional capital of Urumqi, where all other cases have been reported since the outbreak that has now infected at least 47 people emerged earlier this month.

Big majority of Japanese reject govt tourism campaign amid new coronavirus fears media surveysedit

Devdis Course – Online

Most people in Japan are against government plans to kickstart domestic tourism with a subsidised campaign, according to newspaper surveys published on Monday, as fears grow over the number of new coronavirus cases, particularly in Tokyo.

Emirates to operate repatriation flights from Ahmedabad to Dubai till July 26edit

The Indian Express – Online

The Emirates airlines will operate repatriation flights from Ahmedabad and three other Indian cities to Dubai till July 26. According to a statement issued by the airline, Ahmedabad Dubai flight will leave Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport at 4:25 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, and Krabi beyond Thailandedit

News Patrolling – Online

So, when we talk about Thailand, it is only clear that you are asked to holiday amidst the blue sea, electrifying nightlife, rejuvenate the spa, and mouthwatering food. However, it may come as a surprise to you when we say that Thailands real attraction is in the streets (Kahna Islands), which makes short trips to popular retreats like Bangkok and Pattaya a missed trip.

TAT organises luxury virtual connectedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) conducted India Luxury Virtual Connect (ILVC), which was designed exclusively for leading travel partners across key metro cities in India to touch base with the Thai private sector while maintaining social distance from their respective homes.

Singapore to test all foreign workers for COVID19 by mid Augustedit

Devdis Course – Online

Over the next week, the task force will put in place additional decontamination measures to allow these recovered workers to leave the dormitories to resume work safely, without compromising public health, the MOH said. Health Minister Gan Kim Yong has said that Singapore must be prepared for a second wave of COVID19 infections.

No one knows what Thailand is doing right against coronavirus. But so far, its workingedit

The Economic Times – Online

No one knows exactly why Thailand has been spared. Is it the social distancing embedded in Thai culture the habit of greeting others with a wai, a prayerlike motion, rather than a full embrace that has prevented the runaway transmission of the coronavirus here

ITB Asia this year will go virtualedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Messe Berlin (Singapore) announced today that ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia will go virtual from 21 23 October 2020. Originally scheduled on the same dates, the annual travel trade show will instead be held on a virtual platform, due to the uncertainty over continued global travel restrictions and safe distancing measures.

Singapore tightens rules on travelers from virus hotspotsedit

Live Mint – Online

Singapore will tighten rules on travelers who had been in coronavirus hotspots including Japan, Hong Kong and Australias Victoria state, mandating quarantine in dedicated facilities for them from July 20 after coronavirus cases spiked in those territories.

Dubai launches Covid19 compliance stamp for tourism, retail establishmentsedit

The Times of India – Online

Dubai has launched a compliance programme to certify and recognise hotels, retail establishments and tourist attractions that have implemented all public health protocols for the prevention and management of Covid19.

What does Indias new air travel bubble meanedit

CN Traveller – Online

Malaysia is exploring a similar arrangement with other South Asian countries. Neighbour Thailand is also reportedly exploring travel bubbles for overseas tourists, with access restricted to the tourist hotspots of Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

Tourists facing restrictions amid fears of new coronavirus spikesedit

The Financial Express – Online

Showing that there can be a way forward, China became the first economy to resume growing since the pandemic began in its central city of Wuhan. It reported an unexpectedly strong 3.2% expansion in the latest quarter after antivirus lockdowns were lifted and factories and stores reopened.

Tourism Authority of Thailand conducts virtual roadshow for travel partners in Indiaedit

Devdis Course – Online

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Thursday said it has conducted virtual roadshow, India Luxury Virtual Connect (ILVC), for leading travel partners across key metro cities in India to touch base with Thai private sector players.

3 Dishes To Try in Singaporeedit

Femina – Online

Singapore is ethnically diverse and so is its food! With comforting cuisines like Malay, Chinese, Indonesian, Indian and Western influences to add to it, if you are visiting Singapore any time soon, brace yourselves for a gastronomical experience.

Chinese economy bounces back; expands 3.2% as coronavirus curbs liftededit

The Times of India – Online

Chinas GDP bounced back by posting 3.2 per cent growth in the second quarter after a record 6.8 per cent slump in the first quarter due to the coronavirus crisis , avoiding a recession in the worlds second biggest economy. Chinas economy saw a sharp decline in growth in the first three months of the year during unprecedented coronavirus lockdowns when the GDP plummeted by 6.8 per cent.

France tourism: Disneyland, Eiffel Tower top floor reopenedit

Millennium Post – Print Delhi

The French tourist industry received a further boost Wednesday with the partial reopening of Disneyland Paris and the opening up of the top floor of the Eiffel Tower. Disneyland Paris, Europe’s most frequented theme park resort, is partially re opening to the public, four months after it closed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Abu Dhabi gears up to welcome tourists after revealing the light of progressedit

BW Hotelier Business WorldTravel Biz Monitor – Online

The Go Safe certification programme aims to encourage global standards of safety and cleanliness at all tourism destinations including malls, restaurants, museums, public beaches, theme parks and other attractions.

Singapore Airlines flags slow recovery in 2021, sees operating Q1 lossedit

ReutersReuters – Online

Singapore Airlines Ltd on Wednesday flagged a hit to its revenue making ability in fullyear 2021 on seeing a slower than expected recovery as the ongoing coronavirus crisis saps demand for air travel. The airline, considered a bellwether for premium travel in Asia, also said it would report a material operating loss in the firstquarter of fiscal 2021 on fuel hedge losses stemming from sinking oil prices.

Dubai Summer Surprises Weekend Activities from 16edit

Mangalorean – Online

Dubai Summer Surprises Weekend Activities from 16 18 July Dubai: The 23rd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is well underway; offering mega deals, a huge selection of offers and lots of funfilled events, activations and giveaways each day. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has highlighted some of the biggest and best family events, super sales and events taking place this weekend to keep visitors to Dubais malls and attractions entertained for days.

China eases restrictions on domestic tourismedit

Business InsiderDaily Excelsior – Online

China is further easing restrictions on domestic tourism after reporting no new local cases of COVID19 in nine days. A directive from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism dated Tuesday said that tourist sites should allow 50 percent of their daily visitor capacity, up from 30 per cent, and that interprovince group tours should be resumed.

Malaysia, Spore agree to ease curbs for crossborder traveledit

NewsdBusiness WorldTravel and Tour World – Online

Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to mutually ease travel restrictions imposed due to the COVID19 pandemic and resume some necessary travels between the two countries, the governments said on Tuesday.

Abu Dhabi sees promising signs of progress in tourism as domestic restrictions easeedit

Business World – Online

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today revealed signs of progress within the tourism sector as the Emirate prepares to gradually open up to international travel. Hotel occupancy rates in Abu Dhabi have risen by three per cent yearonyear since July 1 and are expected to rise further with the launch of a number of initiatives within the emirate aimed at boosting the sector.

Vachan launches ultimate package for tourism & hospitality industryedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

At a time when the industry is facing an uncertain future, Mumbaibased destination wedding aggregator, 7Vachan Global has come out with one time flash deal for luxury properties spread over the 6 countries India, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Maldives, Thailand, and Bahrain.

COVID19: Thailand changes entry rules after new Coronavirus cases spark second wave fearedit

The Financial Express – Online

Flight crew wears protective masks as they arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. (Courtesy: AP Photo) Thailands government tightened regulations for the entry of foreigners on Tuesday, after two new imported coronavirus cases with possible exposure to the public raised concern about a second wave of infections.

Brand USA Virtually Celebrates Independence Day in Indiaedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

On July 3, 2020, Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, organized a virtual celebration of American Independence Day for travel professionals and travel trade media across India.

Maldives tourism to open! India likely to set up a special air bubble; detailsedit

The Financial Express – Online

India to make an air travel bridge to Maldives! With Maldives opening its international tourism on July 15 after four months of being under a lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, India is likely to establish an air bubble or air travel bridge.

Etihad will recommence special passenger services to and from Abu Dhabi to Indiaedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Following the partial lifting of international flight restrictions by United Arab Emirates and Indian authorities on travel for eligible individuals to and from Abu Dhabi to India, Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights to six Indian gateways. The airline will operate services from Abu Dhabi to Indian cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Mumbai.

Find Out Your Next Vacation Destination Based On Your Food Choicesedit

Republic World – Online

Bangkok Khao Tom, Pad Thai, Mango Blizzard, Meat Burger and Mango sticky rice as well as fried egg (Kai Dao) are mostly loved by the people in Bangkok. These are the most frequently seen food dishes found on the menu of a restaurant in Bangkok. If your food choices are any proof, you must go for a vacation to the beautiful city of Bangkok.

Singapore has set aside SGD90 mn for tourism recovery, and a task force is developing recovery plansedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

With outbound travel coming to a complete halt, tourism marketing organisations are revising their strategic plans for domestic as well as outbound markets. Taking steps in this direction, Singapore has set aside a dedicated fund for recovery and formulated a Tourism Recovery Action Task Force (TRAC).

TAT launches Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2020edit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2020 NonStop Shopping from 15 July to 15 September 2020, to stimulate tourism spending and help entrepreneurs in tourism related industries.

Indonesia Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy implements Health Protocoledit

Bio Spectrum Asia – Online

Ministry launches Indonesia Care Campaign to promote clean, healthy, safe, and environmentally sustainable destinations at Jakarta, in context to COVID19 outbreak Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency launched Indonesia Care, a national campaign to implement health protocols as well as verification in order to present clean, healthy, safe, and environmentally sustainable destinations at XXI Studio of Plaza Senayan, Jakarta.

Heres what is happening to the Thai Spa services due to COVID19 outbreak and social distancing normsedit

News Heads – Online

The beauty and wellness industry has taken a big hit due to the global coronavirus pandemic and it has also had a major economic impact on them as well. People have lost their jobs due to lack of funding and profits.

As Maldives reopens for tourists, India is likely to create special air bubbleedit

The Indian Express – Online

Maldives tourism, Maldives tourism open, India Maldives air travel, India Maldives flights, India news, Indian ExpressXPresident Ibrahim Solih announced on June 23 that the atoll nation would reopen resorts on its islands on July 15

Plan your vacation after travel restrictions are lifted with this listedit

The New Indian Express – Online

This nature reserve located in Chiayi County, just lets you be. Nothing moves fast, not even tourist. Its an escape into the wonderment of nature, especially the vast carpets of tea plantations. Delicious teas such as Alpine oolong tea, Jinxuan tea, green and standard breakfast ones are on offer.

Tourists now Dubais only hopeedit

The Economic Times – Online

After a painful fourmonth tourism shutdown that ended this week, Dubai is betting pentup demand will see the industry quickly bounce back, billing itself as a safe destination with the resources to ward off coronavirus.

TAT Receives Massive Response from Indian Bloggers and Influencersedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India Offices, New Delhi and Mumbai implemented a unique idea to stay connected with the bloggers and social media influencers of India who otherwise keep travelling to various parts of Amazing Thailand and share their amazing experiences round the year.

Bali begins gradual reopening of tourism after three months of lockdownedit

Travel and Tour WorldIndia News – Online

After observing nearly three months of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, Indonesias resort island of Bali has finally decided to reopen its tourism sector. The island will now allow local people and stranded foreign tourists to resume public activities before foreign arrivals begin in September.

To boost tourism, waive visa fee, reduce entry ticket rates at heritage monuments: IATO to governmentedit

The Times of India – Online

Countries like Sri Lanka , Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore in our neighbourhood are very proactive and have already started marketing their tourism products with extremely lucrative packages For Indian tourism industry to compete with our neighbours and other South East Asian countries, we need to offer extremely competitive packages for which we need full support from the government, Sarkar said.

Thai massage loses its charm behind masks, social distancingedit

Live Mint – Online

Walk into a massage parlor in Thailand and a familiar claspedhands wai greeting will welcome you as a hint of jasmine lingers in the air. Less appealing is the smell of disinfectant and the squeaky sound of latex gloves.

Saudi mountains, Crimean beaches beckon domestic holidaymakers for Covid staycationsedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Destinations that rely more on domestic and shorthaul tourism like Japan, China and Mexico will be more resilient to the downturn, Goodger said. As to countries that have a new domestic opportunity, the U.K. tops his list.

Emirates airline to operate repatriation flights to five Indian cities from July 12 to 26edit

The Financial Express  – Online

Dubaibased Emirates airline will operate special repatriation flights to five Indian cities between July 12 and 26 to assist stranded Indians get home and for residents of the UAE currently in India to return to the Gulf country. The flights will be operated to Bengaluru, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram, the airline said in a statement on Saturday.

14 Things to do in Dubai, UAEedit

Femina – Online

Theres plenty to see and do in the buzzing city Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Here are 14 of them…1. Be Awed by the Burj Khalifa Currently the tallest building in the world at a whopping 828 metres, the Burj Khalifa offers breath taking views over Dubai. You can get good views of the Burj itself from the lower ground level of Dubai Mall.

Dubai: Virus testing mandatory for touristsedit

The Times of India – Online

Travel is set to gear up in the United Arab Emirates, as restrictions are gradually relaxed. UAE citizens and residents will now be able to travel any destination as long as health and safety protocols are followed.

Bali resort island reopens after 3month lockdown, foreign tourist arrivals to resume in Septemberedit

The Economic Times, Hindustan Times – Online

Sunset scenic view of Agung volcano from Amed village, Bali, Indonesia Sunset scenic view of Agung volcano from Amed village, Bali, Indonesia. Indonesias resort island of Bali reopened after a threemonth virus lockdown Thursday, allowing local people and stranded foreign tourists to resume public activities before foreign arrivals resume in September.

Travel News Brand USA enthrals the Indian travel trade with American Independence Day virtual celebration on 3rd Julyedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

To commemorate the Independence Day of the United States of America (USA), Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation of the USA, organised a virtual celebration on July 3 for trade partners across India.

WTTC confers Safe Travels stamp on Dubaiedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Dubai has been granted the WTTC Safe Travels stamp. This specially designed stamp will allow travellers to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols so consumers can experience Safe Travels.

When We Travel Again: 5 Places To Visit In Singaporeedit

Femina – Online

One of the busiest and most happening cities in Asia, Singapore is a hub for many things From tourism to trade, millions throng to the island nation every year With all its glamour, glitz, sights and sounds, its a little easy to get lost amid all the chaos.

From Dubai To New York: Explore The 21 Most Beautiful Metro Stations Across The Worldedit

India Times – Online

Metro trains, and public transport in general, is associated with utility and getting from one place to the other What metro stations might not necessarily be associated with, is architectural splendour especially underground metro stations But there are a lot of beautifully built metro and subway stations that also serve as tourist attractions But there are a lot of beautifully built metro and subway stations that also serve as tourist attractions (Dubai).

Thailand expects to delay plans for travel bubble on virus surgeedit

Hindustan TimesReuters  – Online

Thailand partially lifted a threemonth ban on foreign visitors this month and had been planning to further boost tourism, a key contributor to its economy, by creating travel bubbles later in the year with countries like Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong that had managed to contain the virus.

Dubai opens for tourists amid the pandemicedit

Mint – Online

From French soccer jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is trumpeting the fact that it reopened for tourism on Tuesday—but what that means for this sheikhdom that relies on the dollars, pounds, rupees, and yuan spent by travelers remains in question. (UAE)

Singapore, Malaysia to take a call on reciprocal border opening next monthedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Malaysia and Singapore are expected to reach a firm decision early next month on the reopening of its borders under the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) categories, following fruitful discussions on the matter.

Thailand lifts travel ban partially; rapid Covid tests for arrivals Travel Span Indiaedit

Travel Span – Online

After a threemonth ban, Thailand reopened its borders on July 1 for select categories of residents and international travellers. Thailand is implementing its screening and quarantine measures for international arrivals into the country. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, restrictions on who can enter into the kingdom remains in place.

Singapore gears up to reopen for tourists in a phased manneredit

NyooozThe Times of India – Online

Travel Singapore gears up to reopen for tourists in a phased manner Gayatri Gayatri As of now, the attractions that have been allowed to reopen, after their proposals were assessed, includeJurong Bird Park, Bounce, Madame Tussauds, Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, River Safari, Singapore Zoo, Art Science Museum, Universal Studios Singapore, among others.

Singapore finds staycations cant fill $20 billion tourism gapedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Singapores tourism sector faces a tougher challenge, as the hotels were just given a green light last week to request approval to welcome domestic tourists. Many locals like teacher Najeer Yusof prefer to save their money and wait for travel to resume in nearby hotspots like Thailand and Malaysia rather than spend it on a hotel down the street.

Singapore doesnt expect a second wave of coronavirus infections at this pointedit

The Print – Online

Singapore says it doesnt see a second wave of coronavirus infections at this point, even as the number of community and imported cases ticked up after the citystate lifted restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Favorite island will officially reopen for international tourists in September : Bali Governoredit

Nyoooz – Online

Travel Favorite island will officially reopen for international tourists in September : Bali Governor Gayatri Gayatri Bali is gearing up to welcome tourists from abroad starting September 11, 2020. Bali is gearing up to welcome tourists from abroad starting September 11, 2020.

Dubai reopens for tourism; yet keeps face masks, hand sanitizer mandatoryedit

India Tv NewsThe Financial Express – Online

In 2019 alone, Dubai welcomed 16.7 million international guests, up from 15.9 million the year before, according to the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. In this photo taken with a slow shutter speed, traffic

WTTC Declares Jordan a Safe Destinationedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities recently announced that the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has awarded Jordan the Safe Travels Stamp thanks to Jordans health safety protocols that were deemed to be in line with the Councils standards, which makes Jordan a safe destination for Travel & Tourism.

Thailand’s tourism social enterprises help locals hit by coronavirusedit

The Dispatch – Online

Thailand’s social enterprises have been hit hard by the coronavirus, which has infected more than 3,100 people and killed more than 50 since January. Although most businesses are allowed to reopen after a decline in new coronavirus cases, the country’s borders are still closed, affecting the tourism industry.

Thailand likely to open five islands to international touristsedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Thailand likely to open five islands to international tourists Published on : Monday, July 6, 2020 Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry has decided to reopen five islands to international tourists starting from August.

Singapore Finds Staycations Cant Fill $20 Billion Tourism Holeedit

Bloomberg Quint – Online

We combine Bloombergs global leadership in business and financial news and data, with Quintillion Medias deep expertise in the Indian market and digital news delivery, to provide high quality business news, insights and trends for Indias sophisticated audiences.

Majority fliers likely to plan their travel in six months: Vistara surveyedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Officials at Vistara said 20% respondents planned to take their next flight to a destination outside of India. Singapore, United Kingdom and Dubai were most preferred on the list for international travel followed by the United States and Thailand.

Dubai Is Finally Reopening To International Visitors And The Traveller In Us Is Jumping With Joy!edit

India Times, The Times of India – Online

As cities and countries lift the lockdown, many are also starting international travel making it easier for people to start travelling for work or go back to their homes after months of being stuck. One of these cites is Dubai.

Bali To Allow Foreign Tourists To Return After Months Of COVID19 Lockdownedit

Republic World, CN Traveller – Online

The islanders on July 5 held a mass prayers with over 1,000 people at Besakih Hindu temple to express their gratitude and seek blessings for a new normal in the face of COVID19 pandemic. The island that has been shut for travellers for the past three months, will initially open for domestic travellers and gradually move to welcome international visitors as well.

Over 300 Indians stranded in Qatar return homeedit

Free Press Journal – Online

Over 300 Indians stranded in Qatar due to the coronavirus-induced restrictions have returned in two chartered flights to Nagpur and Mumbai.

These flights were not part of the government’s ‘Vande Bharat Mission’, but were arranged by representatives of the Indian Cultural Centre in Doha, an apex body of Indian expatriates there, and the Maharashtra Mandal in Qatar, a community organisation.

As tourists trickle back to resorts, Greeks have modest expectationsedit

Reuters – Online

Others just want to keep their heads above water. Greeces tourism sector accounts for a fifth of its economic output and employs 700,000 people. We want to believe that even with 3040% occupancy that we will meet some fixed expenses, that staff can get their salaries and pay social insurance to be able to get the unemployment benefit in the winter, said Hasan Hadji Suleyman, who runs a beach bar and restaurant on Kos.

Thailand worries about weekend holiday tripsedit

Devdis Course – Online

Thailand worries about weekend holiday tripsThai authorities are urging vigilance as the country celebrates its first long holiday weekend after lifting most COVID19 restrictions. The break will see Thais returning en masse to their rural family homes from the cities where many work.

Singapore authorities urge caution as COVID19 cases rise in community areasedit

Business InsiderTravel Biz Monitor – Online

Singapore authorities on Friday said they are taking a cautious approach in the countrys phase 2 of reopening in view of rising infections in community areas. On Friday, the country reported 169 new coronavirus cases. Of the new cases, 158 are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories, which have accounted for most of the COVID19 cases in the country, the Ministry of Health said.

India bars UAE airlines from operating flights; efforts on to resolve issueedit

Business StandardThe Financial Express – Online

A formal order has not been issued but UAE airlines, including Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad and Flydubai, were verbally informed of the decision on Thursday.

Holidays To Test Thailands Easing Of Virus Restrictionsedit

Republic World – Online

Thai authorities urged vigilance Friday as the country celebrates its first long holiday weekend after lifting most restrictions imposed to fight the spread of the coronavirus. No new local infections have been reported in Thailand in more than a month.

Singapore to open up movie theatres, hotels with around 25% occupancy limitedit

The Print – Online

Movie theaters and hotels in Singapore are getting a reprieve as the citystate gradually reopens its economy after a lockdown. Cinemas will be able to open their doors to moviegoers starting on July 13, limiting the maximum capacity to 50 people in each theater hall, according to a government statement.

Coronavirus: Airlines end row with government over quarantine rulesedit

India News – Online

China, Portugal, Thailand, the Maldives and the US are among the notable absentees. UK aerospace industry faces very bleak future without government aid The publication of a list of countries is a first step.

Thailand reopens to tourists but only those who are loaded & can charter private planesedit

The Print– Online

In its meeting Tuesday, the Cabinet as expected approved a plan to allow in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Japan passport holders starting this month, provided they can prove that they will deliver economic benefits or investments. People from some Chinese provinces will also be given clearance.

Thailand Resumes International Flight Services, Issues List of Covid19 Guidelines For Passengersedit

News 18 – Online

All inbound travellers will be subject to a mandatory 14day quarantine on their own expenses, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.

Thailand prepares to reopen five islands to touristsedit

CN Traveller – Online

Five of Thailands popular islands are slated to welcome international visitors in August: Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. Thailand allowed international flights (though not for leisure travel) from 1 July, after imposing a ban on 3 April to help curb coronavirus contagion.

Spore airport to offer travellers contactless safe experienceedit

Newsd – Online

Singapores Changi Airport has started deploying proximity sensors and other devices to provide passengers with contactless and safe experience, in preparation for the gradual resumption of air travel.

Spain, Dubai, France and Portugal travel update as UK Foreign Office gives latest adviceedit

Navakal – Online

Updated travel advice has been issued by the UK Foreign Office for visitors to Spain, Portugal, France and Dubai. Quarantine rule remains in UK but some tour operators have hinted that air bridges to selected destinations will soon be confirmed.

Thailand to lift ban on international flightsedit

Telangana Today – Online

The CAAT has decided to allow international flights to resume after the Centre for COVID19 Situation Administration (CCSA) rolled out guidelines of the types of inbound travellers allowed to enter Thailand from July 1, Chula Sukmanop said.

Thailand lets in some foreigners, opens schoolsedit

The Indian Express – Online

A waiter works in a beach with a few Western tourists, which is usually full of Chinese tourists, amid fear of coronavirus in Phuket, Thailand March 10, 2020. (Reuters) A waiter works in a beach with a few Western tourists, which is usually full of Chinese tourists, amid fear of coronavirus in Phuket, Thailand March 10, 2020.

Coronavirus pandemic: Thai tourist arrivals to plunge 80% this yearedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Thailand is expected to see at most 8 million foreign tourists this year, down 80% from a year earlier, as the coronavirus pandemic curbs global travel, a tourism body said on Tuesday. The sector is expected to recover in 2021, Chairat Triratanajaraspon, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, an industry group, told reporters.

5 International Destinations That Are COVID19 Freeedit

Business World – Online

Coronavirus has hit the tourism industry very harshly and itll take up a lot of time to recover. Photo Credit :The tourism sector has been affected the most after the outbreak of Covid19, with people locking themselves in their homes for safety reasons it resulted in cancelled flights.

Travel News flydubai builds on global best practice to resume flights with passenger confidence being the keyedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Flydubai, the Dubai based airline, views its relationship with passengers as key as the airline prepares to return to the skies following the lifting of the flight restrictions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Travel News Dubai issues guidelines to welcome international visitors from July 7edit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Dubai is set to open its borders to international tourists and visitors on July 7 while implementing new, transparent and easy to follow travel guidelines. International travellers planning their trip to Dubai are guided by new travel protocols which explain clear steps to ensure a safe trip: Ahead of landing in Dubai, visitors must take a PCR test up to four days (96 hours) prior to their date of travel, or if this has not been done, a PCR test will be carried out upon arrival at Dubai airports.

Thailand extends emergency decree until end of Julyedit

Devdis Course – Online

Thailand on Tuesday extended an emergency decree until the end of July in a bid to avoid the risk of a second wave of the coronavirus, an official said, as the country was poised to reopen bars and allow some foreigners into the country.

Thai tourist arrivals to plunge 80% this year: industry bodyedit

Reuters – Online

Thailand is expected to see at most 8 million foreign tourists this year, down 80% from a year earlier, as the coronavirus pandemic curbs global travel, a tourism body said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Empty chairs are seen on a beach which is usually full of tourists, amid fear of coronavirus in Phuket, Thailand March 11, 2020.

Singapore reports 246 new COVID19 cases, mostly foreign workersedit

Devdis Course – Online

Singapore on Tuesday reported 246 new COVID19 cases, mostly foreign workers living in dormitories. Of the new cases, three Singaporean citizens or permanent residents (foreigners), the health ministry said. The rest 243 are foreign workers living in dormitories, it said. With the detection of 246 new cases, the COVID19 tally in Singapore now stands at 43,907 As of Monday, 196 coronavirus patients, including one in critical condition, were undergoing treatment at hospitals across the country, while 5,453 were recuperating in community health facilities.

EU unveils safe travel list; India out, China inedit

Mumbai Mirror, Hindustan Times – Online

The European Union has excluded India and the United States from its initial safe list of countries from which the bloc will allow nonessential travel from Wednesday. The 27member bloc gave approval on Tuesday to leisure or business travel from 14 countries beyond its, the Council of the EU, which represents EU governments, said in a statement.

Bangkok on track for more green spaces with park on old train lineedit

The Dispatch – Online

A new park in Thailand’s capital built on an abandoned train track can be a model for turning the city’s other unused spaces into much-needed green areas to boost wellbeing and mitigate climate change impacts, urban experts said on Tuesday.

With virus hammering tourism, Balis hotels are up for sale and going cheapedit

The PrintHindustan Times – Online

Before the coronavirus hit, hotel deals across Asia Pacific were at record levels, fueled by cashedup private equity and real estate funds, along with wealthy individuals, said Corey Hamabata, senior vice president of JLLs hotels and hospitality group in Hong Kong.

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Indian Hotel Sector on the Verge of Collapse: HAIedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The COVID 19 pandemic has led to demand destruction in excess of 90% for the tourism and hospitality sector which employs nearly 4.5 Crore people; provides livelihood to around 16 crore people, and contributes 9% to Indias GDP.

In 5 months, COVID19 cost a shocking $320 billion loss!edit

Travel and Tour World – Online

On this Tuesday, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has declared that the pandemic and lockdowns have damaged the tourism sector and cost a shocking $320 billion loss in just four months from January to May, a signal of an overwhelming hammering on the industry as majority of the world stays at home.

Covid19 has deeply impacted travel industry, opening up of domestic tourism will boost economyedit

Business Standard – Online

Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (IC), Govt of India has said that the pandemic has deeply impacted the travel industry and opening up of domestic tourism will help in boosting the economy post COVID19. The need is to have coordinated and concerted efforts from all stakeholders including the Government of India, state governments, various ministries and industry.

Asian most confident of travelling in the new normal, led by India & Thailand: Surveyedit

Travel Biz MonitorTravel and Tour World – Online

At the other end of the spectrum, Japan rated the most cautious with a score of 40, followed by the Philippines (43) and Hong Kong (50). Other countries that scored below the global average included Sweden, New Zealand, UK, Canada, and USA.

COVID 19 Pandemic Cost International Tourism $320 Billion In Jan May: United Nationsedit

Sakal – Print – Mumbai

In the first five months of 2020, the COVID 19 pandemic has resulted in an estimated loss of $320 billion in the global tourism revenue, threatening the livelihoods of millions of people, said the United Nations on Tuesday, July 28. In a statement, the Madrid based World Tourism Organisation said that the gross revenue loss between January and May is “more than three times the loss during the Global Financial Crisis of 2009”.

UNWTO reports mark the importance of restarting Global Tourismedit

BW Hotelier Business World – The latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer shows that the nearcomplete lockdown imposed in response to the pandemic led to a 98 per cent fall in international tourist numbers in May when compared to 2019.

WTTC launches Insurance Guidelines for the Travel & Tourism sectoredit

Travel and Tour World – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled its Insurance Guidelines to rebuild global consumer confidence to help encourage the return of travelling. The guidelines are designed to drive the return of safe, healthy and responsible travel and ensure the insurance sector is fit for purpose to operate for travellers in the new normal of the COVID19 world

Second wave coronavirus fears strike blow to tourism industryedit

Hindustan Times – Online

Concerns over a second wave of coronavirus infections brought on by returning holidaymakers is wreaking havoc across Europes tourism industry, particularly in Spain, following Britains effective ban on travel to the country.

Expensive but exclusive: Private charters take off amid Covid19 fearsedit

The Indian Express – Online

Tekriwal says that apart from Goa, they are receiving requests for destinations in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, while internationally, requests for Dubai, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand have been registered.

Tourism sector pegs loss at ?15 tn for FY21edit

MINT – Print – Bangalore

The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), has sharply raised the estimated industry’s losses for FY21 to ?15 trillion owing to the covid 19 pandemic. This is a threefold increase from ?5 trillion loss estimated in March.

Tourism, diplomacy facing pushback as Coronavirus caseloads surgeedit

Millennium Post – Online

Countries are considering putting away their welcome mats to tourists and regional meetings are being put on hold as the Coronavirus pandemic strengthens its grip in many of the worst affected countries.

Whats the future of travel and tourism Hear it from the experts this weekedit

CN Traveller – Online

Spiti Valley, Kaza, India. FCCI travel tourismSpiti Valley, Kaza, India. Photo by Sayan Nath / UnsplashSome of the key stakeholders from travel and tourism are coming together to discuss and plan the future of the industry. Cond Nast Traveller India is proud to be the official media partner for the Tourism EConclave, organised by FICCI on 29 and 30 July.

FICCI recommends relaxation for aviation & tourism sectorsedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

FICCI, in consultation with industry experts, has prepared a suggestion document to present solutions on how sectors such as aviation, sports, tourism, which still has some prohibitions, can best contribute towards the national effort of containing the spread of COVID and rebuilding the economy.

Lockdown: Tourism industry severely affectededit

Millennium Post – Online

The tourism sector that had gradually started opening up since the month of June but has been hit again with strict containment measures imposed in certain areas of different districts in the state with the COVID19 situation not presenting a rosy picture.

Hotels bank on ‘humanising’ to beat slumpedit

Free Press Journal – Print – Mumbai

The global hospitality sector, one of the worst hit industries during the Covid19 pandemic, is in a huddle to find ways to get things back to normal. According to researchers, humanising hotel brands can be one such solution to encourage tourists to return.

Govt pushes biz travel to lift tradeedit

MINT – Print – Bangalore

With growing global interest in India, especially since the country received about $17 billion in foreign direct investment from tech majors including Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft, the government believes the current restrictions on international travel need to be eased.

The crisis has taught us that we can master this difficult time with humanity and cohesionedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

The Clean & Safe Protocol is based on a comprehensive catalogue of measures that includes recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as, guidelines for meetings and groups as defined by the Research Institute for Exhibition and LiveCommunication (RIFEL).

Indian tourists are finally out. But theres a bigger headache than coronavirus red tapeedit

The Print – Online

The world, however, is still getting ready for the pandemic weary tourists. Tourism dependent states such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, for instance, have opened their gates to tourists (or Delhiites wanting to visit their holiday homes).

Special international flights from India resume! Who can fly, when will normal travel be possible explainededit

The Financial Express – Online

While international air travel has been suspended in India for a long time, some international flights are ready to take off now under special operations. Flights to Germany, the US, and France will be operating from India now under the temporary reciprocal arrangement. (tourism)

Most Indians not comfortable travelling for at least a year: Surveyedit

Morung ExpressThe Financial Express – Online

While the tourism industry has started to make a comeback in a big way in Europe; in India, the current signals are bleak, Neta App founder Pratham Mittal said. He added that with daily cases of coronavirus infections still rising in many states, Indian tourists would rather spend time at home than travel and put their life in danger.

International Flights Explained: Who can fly on special planes, and when will normal travel resumeedit

The Indian Express – Online

Experts point out that this is mainly on account of a potential fall in demand for onestop flights with passengers now preferring to fly nonstop to curtail travel times. While this could be harmful to the interests of West Asian carriers that fly passengers from India, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, etc to the UK, the US and Europe, the trend may bode well for longhaul carriers.

Emirates to cover flyers COVID19 medical and quarantine costsedit

The Times of IndiaThe Hans India, NyooozSiaSat– Online

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates group chairman and chief executive, took to Twitter and said, Emirates will be the first airline to offer free cover for COVID19 medical costs for its customers when they travel in the UAE & around the world. This will boost travel confidence & once again positions Emirates & Dubai as aviation industry leaders.

Will workations open up tourismedit

The Times of India – Online

With homestays in over 250 communities across the country, they are too hoping to revive tourism through long stay offers Founder Kumar Anubhav says the endeavour is first to boost confidence amongst the homestay owners and help them get their livelihood back.

Booking.com Committed to Rebuilding Together with its Partnersedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Booking.com is taking measures to support travellers and its property partners, as and when its safe to travel. Looking to help secure demand and deliver customers to property partners to help them with longterm recovery, Booking.com continues to evolve the support it provides in an effort to begin rebuilding domestic travel together.

Airbnb launches enhanced cleaning protocol in India, to boost Domestic Tourismedit

Everything Experiential Business World – Online

To support the recovery of the countrys tourism industry, Airbnb has today announced the launch of its Enhanced Cleaning Protocol for its local hosts in the country. The initiative is one of the first overarching standardized protocols for cleaning and sanitization for homestays in the country, and is aimed at providing guidance to hosts offering smallscale accommodations. These practices have also been reviewed by the Indian Medical Association.

WTTC calls for consistent travel rules in European countriesedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) recently called upon several European countries to introduce more consistent travel rules and COVID19 advice in order to avoid confusion by travellers and holidaymakers. The action arrived following the confusion created amongst travellers arriving in Europe for the first time since the ease of travel restrictions due to different forms of travel rules and advice from each country across the continent.

Travel News Booking.com undertakes slew of measures to support partners for rebuilding businessedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

From tools and insights to search experience updates, digital demand generation and more, Booking.com is working to respond to traveller demand and help get its partners business where it is safe to travel. Booking.com continues to evolve the support it provides in an effort to begin rebuilding domestic travel together.

Resumption in domestic flights leads to surge in demand for private chartersedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Private jet operators who took a major hit during the prolonged coronavirusinduced lockdown are seeing renewed interest for flights to leisure destinations, as well as between COVID19 hotspots, despite the steep cost. Affluent customers, who are skittish about travelling in commercial airliners, are opting for such customised modes of air travel, Rhik Kundu reports in Mint.

Countries which have recently reopened their boundaries for tourismedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Travel worldwide has started visiting places once again in spite of the virus. Nevertheless, many travelers are not only looking searching different locations but they have reopened their mind toward tourism. At the same time, they are keen on visiting destinations where they can travel safely without any anxiety.

Global tourism set to lose $1.2 trillion, Indians form major share of international touristsedit

India Today – Online

Some of the important destinations for Indians are Singapore, UAE, Thailand, US, UK, Malaysia, Indonesia, Switzerland, France, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Mauritius, Australia, and the Maldives. On July 1, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said that the world tourism sector could lose at least $1.2 trillion or 1.5 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP) after having hit for nearly four months by the coronavirus pandemic.

Whats the new normal for travel trade eventsedit

Voyagers World – Online

The Covid19 scare hit in February this year. For me, the news was unexpected because just days before the Coronavirus made headlines, I was at Brunei attending the Asia Tourism Forum (ATF) surrounded by Asian media and travel trade delegates some even from China, from provinces close to Wuhan.

Why tourism must revise priorities during pandemicedit

Telangana Today – Online

The spread of the Covid19 pandemic has shifted the factors that make a countrys travel and tourism sector competitive. Certain parameters such as healthcare capacity and digital travel offerings, are increasing in importance during the pandemic.

How to Use Air Bubbles To Travel Abroad Rules, Destinations & Flight Bookingsedit

The Better India – Online

Mark Martin, founder and CEO of aviation consulting firm Martin consulting, in this report says, We welcome what the Aviation Minister is doing in terms of trying to bring some normalcy back to international flight operations; however, it will depend largely on the countries that accept Indian passengers.

Ministry of Tourism taking initiatives to boost Buddhist tourism in Indiaedit

The Times of India – Online

Reportedly, the webinar was hosted by the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators, and attended by representatives from the UN Peacekeeping Forces Council, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Travel and Hospitality Associations of Afghanistan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and othersNews has it that the Ministry of Tourism in India has already worked towards giving shape to the developmental and promotional activities related to the Buddhist sites in the country.

New Travel Mode: Motorhomeedit

MINT – Print Mumbai

INDIA MAY be closed to travellers for a while longer but quite a few countries have opened up to tourism, an industry that contributed 10% of total world GDP in 2019. Governments have introduced subsidies, fee waivers, travel bubbles and freebies to draw tourists.

Reopening of tourism wont get industry back on track: Hoteliersedit

The Times of India – Online

The state governments decision to open all tourist spots from August 1 will not have any significant impact on the tourism and hospitality industry, according to a section of hoteliers and travel agents in the state This, they claim, is because tourists, especially from other states will be reluctant to visit Andhra Pradesh amid the pandemic.

ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia to be virtual events from Oct 2123, 2020edit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Messe Berlin (Singapore) has announced today that ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia will go virtual from October 21 23, 2020. Originally scheduled on the same dates, the annual travel trade show will instead be held on a virtual platform, due to the uncertainty over continued global travel restrictions and safe distancing measures.

Emirates, Etihad, IndiGo, GoAir are now operating international flights. But can you get on oneedit

CN Traveller – Online

Emirates says its homebound flights are for UAE nationals and residents with prior entry approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDFRA) for residents of Dubai and ICA approval for residents of other emirates of the UAE.

WTTC launches campaign for mandatory usage of face masks during travelsedit

Travel and Tour World– Online

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently called upon all travellers to wear protective face masks as a part of their wear to care campaign urging travellers to show care for themselves and others as a part of the new normal of travelling.

International travel is picking up. But is it time yet to book those ticketsedit

Money Control – Online

Emirates, which was recently in news for its mega layoff exercise, has continued to expand its services amid the COVID19 pandemic. On July 9, it added seven more destinations, taking the total to 58. Before the disruption caused by the pandemic, the Dubaibased airline was flying to 157 destinations.

Reinventing Tourismedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Reinventing Tourism Starting on a positive note, tourism gets green signal from major governments across the globe and in India as well. Under the phased resumption of businesses across the nation, travel and hospitality industry have got a thumbs up from the Government to partially restart business with a set of new guidelines.

How to travel this summeredit

Telangana Today – Oline

As travelers venture away from home and destinations open back up to tourism, health and safety takes priority over price when tripplanning. 72 percent of survey respondents said theyre opting for a road trip this summer because it feels safer than flying, and more people listed health and safety (72 percent) and avoiding crowds (68 percent) as top concerns over budget (60 percent).

Holidays Get Costlieredit

MINT – Print – Mumbai

As COVID 19 retreats in some countries, they’re slowly opening up to tourists. On offer are discounted flights and tickets for local attractions, free covid 19 tests, and in some nations, even coverage of tourists’ medical bills should they be infected on vacation. Some places, though, have made it more expensive for tourists to discourage travel.

As Indians put off international travel, the winner will be the local tourism industryedit

Scroll – Online

An estimated 50 million Indian tourists will have to call off their international travel plans this year. And thats great for the local tourism industry. The Covid19 outbreak is expected to make travel within the country more attractive for Indian tourists, experts believe.

Holidays within driving distance will take off firstedit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

I do understand the market sentiments and for every person who wants to be careful, there are five who want to travel as soon as possible, including me. However business travel and MICE will be impacted in the short term and maybe some new possibilities will come up such as video conferencing, webinars as they have been hugely successful.

Opinion | Hospitality will get decentralized too as covid reshapes the worldedit

Mint – Online

Holidayers will opt for reclusive destinations and hotels will offer well-dispersed accommodation

UNWTO and Italy Look Ahead as Official Visit Marks Restart of European Tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

UNWTO and Italy Look Ahead as Official Visit Marks Restart of European Tourism Published on : Throughout the COVID19 crisis, UNWTO has led tourisms response through a series of high level virtual meetings, uniting the sector, advocating for political and economic support and working with Member States to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and lay the foundations for recovery.

Preferred Hotels Launches Loving Local: The Open Road Seriesedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched Loving Local, a global travel series designed to facilitate highly localized, luxury hotel experiences across 21 compelling regional markets including India as consumers prepare to hit the open road once again for exploration and rediscovery of destinations close to home.

Global Wellness Summit will now take place from November 8-11, 2020edit

Travel and Tour World – Online

Saint Lucia introduces arrival safety measures as tourism reopens Azores set to restart tourism after COVID19 free declaration easy Jet holidays to resume summer operations from August Second wave of COVID19 is shattering Australias tourism economy.

Shared Determination to Restart Tourism and Drive Recovery: UNWTO Ministerial Meetingsedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The five regional bodies of Member States of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa, Americas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific and the Middle East region met virtually for the first time ever.

Travel agents seek tourism aidedit

The Times of India – Online

Among the worst hit due to the Covid19 pandemic is the travel and tourism sector. To help revive tourism in Gujarat, Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association of Gujarat (TAG) on Tuesday, submitted a white paper to the state tourism minister, Jawahar Chawda, seeking relief measures through tourism aid and restructuring package.

The Fern Launches Self Drive Leisure Holidaysedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

The Fern Hotels & Resorts has launched The Fern SelfDrive Leisure Holidays, Noshir A Marfatia, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, The Fern Hotels & Resorts said. Informing about the introduction of these shortstay holiday packages, he said, we believe that domestic leisure travel, especially selfdrive holidays to shortproximity destinations, is a segment that will start up faster than corporate and MICE travel.

No early road to recovery for Indian hotel industry; Sharp decline in demand, ARRs and RevPAR expected in FY2021: ICRAedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

The Indian Hotel industry is going through its worst performance phase ever following the economic slowdown, the outbreak of Covid19 pandemic in Q4 FY2020 and subsequent lockdowns. These have led to significant decline in occupancy and average room rates (ARR) as also revenues, operating margins and credit metrics.

Which Travel Method Is the Bestedit

Mangalorean – Online

Cruises provide a unique experience among travel methods and experiences. Its somewhat akin to a road trip in that they both share the quality of making much of the experience of the travel itself, rather than solely the destination. For example, a Singapore cruise gives you a glimpse of a foreign land along with a fantastic voyage.

Biz travel biggest reason for passengers to travel: Vistara surveyedit

SME TIMES – Online

Furthermore, Singapore, the UK and Dubai emerged as the top three destinations for the customers next international travel. Singapore, the United Kingdom and Dubai were named most often as the destinations for the respondents next international trip, followed by the United States and Thailand, the statement said.

Global Tourism Set To Lose $1.2 Trillion Due To Coronavirus: UNCTADedit

Business WorldEnglish Lokmat – Online

Tourism is a backbone of many countries economies and a lifeline for millions of people around the world, having more than tripled in value from 490 billion dollars to 1.6 trillion dollars in the last 20 years.

Tourism Revival by Mid November 2020: MTOAedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

A recent survey commissioned by Maharashtra Tour Organisers Association (MTOA) and Tour Operators and Travel Agents Association of Gujarat (TAG), and conducted by Pepper Interactive Communications, highlighted the pain points of partners within the tourism and hospitality industries.

Travel News India extends ban on overseas flights till July 31edit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

India has extended the ban on international flights till July 31 as the nation sets its Unlock 2 plan rolling to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The civil aviation regulator DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) said the ban on all international flights has been extended till July 31 and only cargo and flights approved by the DGCA will be allowed.

UNWTO partners with Telefonica to drive sustainable tourism recoveryedit

Travel and Tour World

UNWTO partners with Telefonica to drive sustainable tourism recovery Published on : Friday, July 3, 2020 The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently strengthened its partnership with Spanish multinational telecommunications company Telefonica, in order to help destinations use Data and AI to drive sustainable recovery of the tourism sector.

International travel policies add caveats for Covidedit

The Times of India – Online

Many countries, such as the UAE, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, offer Covid19 tests upon arrival at the airport. If a flier tests positive, he or she is admitted to a local hospital. In such a situation, the travel insurance should cover cost of hospitalisation.

Air passenger demand drops 91.3% in Mayedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), passenger demand in May (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), dropped 91.3% compared to May 2019. This was a mild uptick from the 94% annual decline recorded in April 2020. The improvement was driven by recovery in some domestic markets, most notably China.

8 ways to travel after The Great Pauseedit

CN Traveller – Online

Financial experts say that people are pivoting from spending on personal objects and events such as big weddings to having more meaningful experiences. Learning has replaced chilling. Or enhanced it at the very least.

Majority of hotel operators expect up to two-year revenue recovery period: JLLedit

India infoline , Business Today – Online

LL, the largest real estate consultancy firm in the country has recently conducted a survey with 15 leading hotel operators in India having adequate presence across hotel segments in both business and leisure markets. The survey was conducted to understand the effects of the pandemic on development and opening of new hotels, as well as the support required for the sustenance of the sector.

RARE India launches three initiatives for sustainable living; invites travel agent partnershipsedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

Under RATAN, RARE India is inviting travel agencies that believe in responsible tourism to be a part of the network. RATAN is targeted at the discerning and evolving Indian traveler who can book through RARE travel agency partners, equipped with knowledge and training. RATAN partners will have preferred access to the RARE India Community, RARE India events, FAMs and knowledge sessions.

ITDC charts way for the tourism industry to operate in the new normaledit

BW Hotelier Business World – Online

ITDC intends to embrace the new normal and discuss the way forward for the tourism industry. With the economy restarting its engine, the Hospitality and Tourism industry is also gearing to make a comeback.

SOTC Travel observes a surge in demand for Romantic Holidaysedit

BW Hotelier Business WorldTravel Trends Today – Online

With international destinations reopening to tourists, SOTC Travel has introduced Special Honeymoon Packages to their most desired destination. These include tropical destinations and tranquil places like Bali, Mauritius, Maldives, Phuket and Dubai (Choose from multiple destinations for travel from September 2020).

Global tourism stands to lose up to $3.3 trillion from COVID19: U.N. studyedit

Reuters – Online

The United States incurs the highest losses in all three scenarios, with a $187 billion drop in the one lasting just four months, followed by China with $105 billion. Thailand and France also stand to lose approximately $47 billion each.

Hotels may bounce back to pre-covid business levels in up to two years: Reportedit

Live Mint – Online

As the sector continues to build contingency plans to alleviate the fallout of the crisis, hotel operators are extending the hand of solidarity to their owners by providing certain relief measures.

Tourism dept awaiting nod for starting hotel bizedit

The Times of India – Online

The tourism department has moved a file to the government regarding new protocols for hotels to be implemented once operations resume. As of Tuesday, 257 hotels have submitted applications to the department expressing their willingness to restart business.

70% of businesses globally to gradually resume corporate travel post lifting of lockdowns: FCM State of the Market Surveyedit

Travel Biz Monitor– Online

The majority of organisations will take a phased approach to resuming domestic and international business travel over the next 12 months according to the first phase of a combined multinational State of the Market Survey by global travel management company, FCM Travel Solutions. (tourism)

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Hong Kong Airport Started Human Trails Of Full Body Disinfectant Boothedit

Jagran – Online

Full body disinfection booth opened at Hong Kong airport, know how it worksFor this, temperature is first measured. After this, the passenger has to stay for 40 seconds in the full body disinfection booth.

Airbnb introduces Enhanced Cleaning Protocol to uplift Domestic Tourismedit

BW Hotelier Business WorldThe Economic TimesTravel Biz Monitor – Online

We are working to bring our hosts global best practices backed by expert counsel and medical guidance from professionals who are at the forefront of the industry. We strongly believe that this can inform an industrywide standard, said Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

WHO to travellers: Keep an eye on anywhere and everywhere COVID19edit

CNBC TV18Reuters – Online

Were seeing a lot of upticks, a lot of changes in different countries, countries that had successfully shut down their first transmission are seeing second upticks, she added, mentioning Australia and Hong Kong.

Lowcost airline HK Express resuming flights in Augustedit

The Economic Times – Online

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Low-cost airline HK Express resuming flights in Augustedit

Devdiscourse – Online

Hong Kong low-cost airline HK Express, part of the Cathay Pacific Group, said Monday it will gradually resume flights on August 2 as Asian governments ease coronavirus-related travel restrictions. Cathay’s flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific Airways, earlier suspended 90 per cent of its flights.

California Woos In-state Travelers With Safety Campaignsedit

Daily HuntRepublic World – Online

The tourism campaigns make Dr. Peter Chin-Hong shudder. The infectious diseases professor at the University of California, San Francisco says they remind him of the Hong Kong will “take your breath away” campaign the Hong Kong tourism board was late to yank amid the SARS outbreak in 2003.

Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea reopen after 4 monthsedit

Telangana Today – Online

The reopening of the Tokyo branch of Disneyland theme parks comes after Disney decided to resume operations at their Shanghai and Hong Kong parks. Disneyland Orlando and Paris are also expected to reopen in the first half of this month.

Hong Kongs Airport Authority Publishes Annual Report and Future Plansedit

News Bust – Online

The Airport Authority of Hong Kong has publishedits Annual Report 2019/20 for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2020.With the negative impact of the COVID19 pandemic, passenger volume and flight movement at Hong Kong International.

Dream Cruises to Resume Operationedit

Travel Trends Today – Online

After months of detailed planning with the authorities to ensure the safety and health of guests and crew, we appreciate the approval of Explorer Dream resuming cruise operations in Taiwan. Dream Cruises will be the first cruise line in the world to begin sailing after the global cruise industry was shut down due to the pandemic, said Tan Sri KT Lim, Chairman and CEO of Genting Hong Kong.

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Bilateral air bubble: Hong Kong not allowing flights from India; discussions on with Kuwait, says Govtedit

Scroll, Business Today, Defence Aviation Post, Travel Biz Monitor – Online Millennium Post – Print – Delhi

Hong Kong is not allowing flights from India and the Centre is in discussions with the Kuwait government to establish a bilateral air bubble, said the Civil Aviation Ministry on Wednesday.

 

Travel Advisory: Hong Kong’s New Security Lawedit

Outlook Traveller – Online

Most importantly for travellers, this law—specifically article 38—will also apply to people from outside Hong Kong, and “who are not permanent residents of Hong Kong.” The scope of the law in its vague terminology exceeds beyond Hong Kong and could possibly apply to any one of us: asserting extraterritorial jurisdiction beyond its ‘one country, two systems’, and over essentially everyone. To put this in context, mainland China’s criminal law is limited to crimes committed within China.

Hong Kong: Calm In The Cityedit

Outlook Traveller – Online

In Hong Kong, it is as east to lose yourself in the madding crowd as it is to discover a peaceful corner.

HKTB hosts world’s first global online forum on post-pandemic travel for Hong Kong, mainland and international marketsedit

Travel Trade Insider – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently hosted an online forum titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its kind focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world.

Hong Kong loses two spots to become world’s sixth-costliest cityedit

WION News – Online

Hong Kong dropped two places and is now the world’s sixth-most expensive city for expats, according to a survey released on Wednesday. However, Singapore continues to maintain its position as the second-costliest place in Asia.

Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts global online forum on post-pandemic traveledit

Business Traveller – Online

Recently, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted a global online forum that focused on post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, and international travel markets.

Hong Kong Tourism Board hosts an online forum on post-pandemic traveledit

BOTT India, Saradhy – Online Trav Talk – Print

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted an online forum titled “Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New Normal” – the first event of its kind focusing on the post-pandemic tourism prospects for Hong Kong, Mainland, Asia, and the world. Over 4,000 tourism industry representatives, journalists, and academics registered for the event as global industry leaders share insights into the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on travel, how the industry should respond, and the trends to expect as people begin travelling again in the post-pandemic period.

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