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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.
Industry
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.