Competition
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 Insider, Travel 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 Standard, The 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.
Industry
Global Tourism Set To Lose $1.2 Trillion Due To Coronavirus: UNCTADedit
Business World, English 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
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.
Mention
California Woos In-state Travelers With Safety Campaignsedit
Daily Hunt, Republic 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.