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Abu Dhabi gears up to welcome tourists after revealing the light of progressedit
BW Hotelier Business World, Travel 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
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 Insider, Daily 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.
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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.