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COVID19: Singapore To Offer Free Virus Tests To Taxi Drivers, Food Delivery Workersedit
Republic World – Online
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc worldwide, frontline workers like public health workers, researchers, doctors, nurses, emergency service workers, and farmers etc. have been working tirelessly in these testing times. Reportedly, in a bid to expand the COVID19 testing regime, Singapore will offer free coronavirus tests to community groups such as taxi drivers, food delivery workers and hawkers.
For a few destinations, tourism is doing better than everedit
Live Mint – Online
The pandemic pummeled tourist hubs across the country this summer as families shunned the usual vacation hot spots, canceling flights and scrapping plans for beach getaways. But for some rustic destinations within a days drive of big U.S. cities, the coronavirus crisis unleashed a boom.
Thai policy could be eased further but negative rates not good option cenbank govedit
Reuters – Online
Thailands central bank could cut its monetary policy rate again in the event of further economic shocks but negative rates are not a good policy option, its governor said on Friday.
The Latest: Malaysia Extends Ban On Foreign Touristsedit
News 18, The Financial Express – Online
Cases still rise in South Korea, Malaysia stays shut Federal Reserve pressed to expand aid to some businesses College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students French President Emmanuel Macron is urging European neighbors to better coordinate crossborder virus restrictions as infections surge. Multiple countries have imposed tests or quarantines on visitors from France.
Thailand Plans ReOpening for LongStay Foreignersedit
Live Mint, Bloomberg Quint – Online
Thailand is finalizing a plan that would make it possible for retired, sunseeking Europeans to spend the upcoming winter months in the country in an effort to save its ailing tourism industry.
Phuket and other tourist hotspots in Thailand plan to reopen this winteredit
Hindustan Times – Online
Thailand is finalizing a plan that would make it possible for retired, sunseeking Europeans to spend the upcoming winter months in the country in an effort to save its ailing tourism industry.
Malaysia sees advance hotel bookingsedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
The advance hotel bookings are on the rise for Malaysian hotels, even though international travel is off limits, as per latest report from travel technology leader eRevMax.
Emirates set to return to Bangkokedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Emirates has announced that it is all set to resume passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from September 1. The resumption of flights to Bangkok will expand Emirates current network to 78 cities in September, offering travellers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific convenient connections via Dubai to the popular Thai destination.
Prison selfies: Thailand to boost economy by turning jails into tourist spotsedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Thailand plans to turn about half its prisons into tourist attractions to boost visitor numbers as the Southeast Asian nation struggles to recover from an economic slump caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Sporting events, art exhibitions, cooking contests and souvenirs made by inmates will be rolled out in 72 of the countrys 143 prisons, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said this week.
Thai PM suggests opening door for limited number of touristsedit
The Rahnuma – Online
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha on Wednesday suggested that Thailand should open the door for the entry of tourists from countries with low numbers of Covid19 infections. Prayut made the announcement after repeated calls from state and private sectors, stressing the need to bring cash into the country.
Here are the expected travel, tourism trends in the postCovid worldedit
The Kashmir Monitor – Online
India may be gradually unlocking, but the recovery of travel, and future of millions of people associated with the tourism industry, is still uncertain. As social distancing turns out to be the way to go for many years to come, travel businesses must adapt now for tomorrow.
Thailand Makes It Mandatory For Tourists To Stay For Minimum 30 Days & Now We Have New WFH Plansedit
Mensxp, Guwahati Plus – Online
Recently, Thailand has announced that its foreign tourists will have to stay within the country for a longer duration starting from October. Unsplash The government wants the tourism sector to now to accelerate and start running as it is the main source of revenue for the country.
Singapore reports fewest daily COVID19 cases in five monthsedit
Reuters – Online
Seafarers who have spent the past months working onboard vessels arrive at the Changi Airport to board their flight back home to India during a crew change amid the coronavirus disease (COVID19) outbreak in Singapore June 12, 2020.
Flying to UAE Air India Express makes PCR COVID test mandatory, check detailsedit
The Financial Express – Online
Passengers who have moderate or severe disabilities are exempted from the Coronavirus PCR test for travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Air India Express has stated on its website. The airline stated under passenger category, UAE Nationals, resident permit holder having a stamped RP in the passport returning to UAE only, and Indian nationals with any valid visa of UAE travelling to Dubai and Sharjah will be allowed to travel. Health declaration form and quarantine undertaking form must be filled and submitted by passengers at the airport on arrival.
Dubais health sector ready for welcoming overseas travelers Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Dubais health sector ready for welcoming overseas travelers Published on : Saturday, July 25, 2020 Dubais health sector is ready for welcoming overseas travelers with Emirati travel getting back on track, said the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Dubai to soon become a cyclingfriendly cityedit
The Times of India – Online
Dubai could soon be a new paradise for cycling lovers, as the city is planning to go bikefriendly. Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has now announced that the city is going to go this way, and put in laws around it. While the city may be known for its extraordinarily fancy cars, we might be able to see a whole new side to it soon.
COVID19: Seychelles reboots tourism, with a twistedit
ORF Online – Online
Seychelles has entered a new phase in containing the COVID19 outbreak while simultaneously managing the reopening of its international tourism industry. Having initially announced 11 COVID19 cases in April, the country responded with lockdown measures.
Thailand makes 30day stay compulsory for tourists from Octoberedit
India Today – Online
Thailand tourism has been badly hit due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. (Photos: Reuters) Thailand will allow foreign tourists to visit for longer stays from October, a senior official said on Friday. The move comes as the government tries to revive a key economic sector that has been devasted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Thai tourist arrivals tumble 71% y/y in Jan July amid outbreakedit
Reuters – Online
Thailands tourist arrivals and spending saw a yearonyear slide of about 70% in the first seven months, data showed on Monday, as a fourth month of border closures aimed at keeping out COVID19 took a bite out of its struggling economy.
Bali bans foreign travellers for the rest of 2020 amid COVID19 concernsedit
Hindustan Times, The Times of India, Business Insider, India Today, The Economic Times, Business Standard Bloomberg Quint – Online
The alarming increase in the number of coronavirus cases worldwide have not only made countries tighten lockdown restrictions but also stabbed Bali travel plans. Bali bucket list to remain unfulfilled for travel enthusiasts as the Indonesian island cancels plan to welcome back foreign visitors until the end of 2020.
AAPA welcomes Singapores initiative to reopen air travel corridorsedit
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) on Monday applauded the Singapore governments efforts to restart air travel in a safe yet progressive way. Singapores unilateral opening of its borders to travellers from Brunei and New Zealand is a very important step in the right direction, said AAPA Director General Subhas Menon.
This is the only good thing to have happened in 2020!edit
CN Traveller – Online
In June this year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand gave people the chance to send a friend on a holiday to Thailand, without spending a rupee. All one had to do was upload a picture on Instagram from their past trip to Thailand, use the hashtag #TicketToThailand and tag four friends on the post. One of them would win the trip.
Singapore to allow travel to New Zealand, Brunei from next monthedit
Live Mint – Online
Singapore will allow general travel to New Zealand and Brunei Darussalam from September, as the country eases its border control measures to take into account countries where the virus situation is under control. Travelers from the two countries will undergo a Covid19 test upon arrival instead of a stayhome notice, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Friday. These changes will take effect from September 1, it said.
IPL 2020: Hello Dubai, says RCB skipper Virat Kohli after reaching UAE ahead of new seasonedit
India Today – Online
IPL 2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli landed in Dubai on Friday ahead of the 13th season of the Indian Premier League, which is scheduled from September 19 in UAE.
IATA welcomes Singapores announcement on easing of border measuresedit
Devdis Course – Online
The impact of COVID19 is unprecedented and the airline industry is on life support. The additional financial measures announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat earlier this week is a big help and greatly appreciated by the industry. And the recent remarks by Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung is reassuring and a breath of fresh air as the government clearly recognizes aviations strategic contribution to the Singapore economy. Having a viable aviation industry will be critical to economic recovery by ensuring effective connectivity with the rest of the world for the movement of people and goods, said Clifford.
10 Exceptional Experiences In Asiaedit
Travel Plus Leisure – Print – National
While shopping is an integral part of travel, jumping from one mall to another may mask the local vibe of a destination. Floating through a canal on a long-tail boat, though, makes for a memorable shopping experience, one that Thailand is famous for. From some of the best street food to trinkets, souvenirs, and local art, Thailand’s floating markets offer quite a variety of buys for shoppers.
Thailand tops the list of the worlds safest destinations during COVID19 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Thailand tops the list of the worlds safest destinations during COVID19 Published on : Saturday, August 22, 2020 Thailand has topped the list of the worlds safest destinations to visit during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic, according to a study by Germany based travel company Tourane.
Thailand makes it mandatory for tourists to stay for minimum 30 days from October to revive tourismedit
The Times of India, Nyoooz, Reuters, Live Mint, Travel and Tour World – Online
Thailand has announced that foreign tourists will have to stay within the island country for a longer duration starting from October. The announcement was recently made by a government official as the government wants to give a boost to the tourism sector, which is the main source of revenue for the country.
Singapore Air Burns Through Half of Cash Raised in Two Monthsedit
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. (Singapore)
Flying abroad from India Who all can travel and which countriesedit
Live Mint – Online
India is in talks with as many as 13 countries for resumption of international flights under bilateral air bubbles, civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. These countries include Australia, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Nigeria, Bahrain, Israel, Kenya, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea & Thailand, Puri said on a social media post on Twitter.
Bangkok: Coronavirus forces tourism rethink in worlds most visited cityedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok, Thailand(Unsplash)Bangkok tourist destination Khao San Road is usually heaving with people on weekends, its cheap beer bars, tattoo parlours, street vendors, hostels and buzzing nightlife drawing budget travellers and tour group alike.
Hemant Sigrohas travel blog will force you to pack your bags and boot outedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Traveling is the best way to unwind your mind amidst highoctane and fastpaced life. If you are also looking for a change in your life and want to explore new places but dont know where to go. Fret no more folks you should visit Hemant Sigrohas blog.
Thailand reopening for international tourism: What you need to know before travellingedit
News Heads – Online
As Thailand is gradually opening its borders for tourism, it has outlined some specific guidelines to be adhered to by travelers. Thailand has some strict border restrictions since the outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic.
India negotiating with 13 countries for travel bubbleedit
The Times of India, The Financial Express – Online
These countries include Australia, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Nigeria, Bahrain, Israel, Kenya, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea & Thailand. The ongoing negotiations will benefit stranded Indians & nationals of these countries. Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) August 18, 2020
Bali plans tourism reopening in September Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Bali plans tourism reopening in September Published on : Wednesday, August 19, 2020 September 11 might be a dark day in US aviation history, but its an auspicious day on Balis Hindu calendar. Hence, on this day, authorities in Bali hope to millions of international visitors who usually flock to its beaches, temples, rice fields and yoga studios return to the island. This would allow Balis long closed hotels to reopen while also fetching earnings for tourism workers, many of whom are without income since February.
Thailand approves $6.9 bln borrowing plan for revenue shortfall from COVID19edit
Reuters – Online
Thailands cabinet on Tuesday approved a 214 billion baht ($6.87 billion) borrowing plan for a revenue shortfall in the current fiscal year to September, due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, a government official said.
Second chartered flight for stranded passengers from Dubai to reach city on Wednesdayedit
Times Now News – Online
Second chartered flight for stranded passengers from Dubai to reach city on Wednesday Kolkata: A second chartered flight will bring back 130 passengers stranded in Dubai due to the pandemic to the metropolis on Wednesday. The Indigo flight will leave Dubai airport Wednesday morning and reach the city in the afternoon, the sponsors said on Tuesday.
Negotiating With 13 More Nations on Air Travel: Ministeredit
The Quint, Live Mint, Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday, 18 August, tweeted saying that India is negotiating with 13 more countries to establish air travel arrangements. These countries include Australia, Italy, Japan, Bahrain, Israel, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, among others.
Returning vacationers face new constraints as virus spikesedit
The Statesman – Print – Delhi
Countries that had seen a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks tracked swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases Monday, prompting fears among government leaders and health officials that months of hard-won progress would be lost in a matter of days as vacationers return home. New restrictions on leisure activities accompanied the final weeks of summer break in Europe.
S’pore gives more wage support to tourism sectorsedit
The Asian Age – Print – Delhi
Singapore will provide additional wage support to protect jobs in sectors hardest hit by the pandemic such as aviation and tourism till March next year, deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat said on Monday in televised address to the nation.
Singapore Tourism Board partners with Tripoto to help Indians rediscover the city now, travel lateredit
UNI India – Online
COVID tally reaches 24,067 in Jkhand, 733 new cases 18 Aug 2020 | 12:25 AM Ranchi, Aug 17 (UNI) Total 733 fresh cases of Novel Coronavirus were detected across 24 districts of Jharkhand on Monday, taking the overall tally of COVID19 patients to 24,067 in the state.
Singapore announces USD 5.8 billion to boost COVID19 hit economyedit
Business World, Bloomberg Quint – Online
Singapore, Aug 18 (ANI): Singapore has announced USD 5.8 billion to extend a wage subsidy programme to next March, as most sectors continue to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic, reported South China Morning Post. The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat believe that this announcement will help the companies to retain their workers.
Malaysias Penang halts medical tourists after arrivals from Indonesiaedit
Reuters – Online
Malaysias northern state of Penang has barred entry by overseas visitors seeking medical treatment until it finalises new health and safety procedures in light of the coronavirus crisis, the chief minister said on Monday.
Bali may not open to tourists for the rest of 2020edit
The Times of India, CN Traveller – Online
The Indonesian government is still considering whether to open Bali to international visitors in September, with the tourists favourite haven shut since April to curb the spread of Coronavirus. Head of the Bali Provincial Tourism Office Putu Astawa said that the Minister of Law and Human Rights has still not allowed foreign tourists to enter Indonesia.
Post COVID Travel: Thailand Lures Expats With Its Pay To Stay Visa Programmeedit
Travelandleisureindia, Hindustan Times – Online
This new Pay to Stay visa programme by Thailand aims to lure rich expats from countries like Australia and Hong Kong in the postCOVID19 world. The Thailand Elite Card Membership provides a renewable five year visa and prices range from 500,000 baht to 2 million baht (INR 11,99,220 to INR 47,95,804).
Macau VIP casino industry out of luck as China cracks down on capital flowsedit
Travel News India inks its first air bubble in South Asia neighbourhood with Maldivesedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
This is expected to help in the movement of people from both sides for employment, tourism, medical emergencies, etc. The announcement was made after the video meet between Indias External Affairs Minister of India Dr S Jaishankar (EAM) and Maldives Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid.
Singapore Tourism Board, Tripoto partner to help Indians rediscover the city now, travel lateredit
BW Hotelier Business World, Travel Biz Monitor – Online
The Singapore Tourism Board partners with Tripoto to launch a microsite within Tripotos website. This is part of its continuing efforts to keep Singapore in the minds of the Indian audience, even as the Covid19 pandemic has stalled outbound travel
Singapore might open doors to tourists to revive nearly incapacitated Changi airportedit
The Print – Online
Already, Singapore has inked arrangements with China and Malaysia to allow business and official travelers, and Ong said such reciprocal green lanes could be proliferated. The Southeast Asian nation said this week it is working toward such an arrangement with Japan as early as September.
CapaJet to operate repatriation flights to South East Asia & Pacific from Aug 19edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
CapaJet would be operating new flights beginning August 19, targeting key routes in South East Asia and Pacific. These flights will be operating from Jakarta, New Delhi, Port Moresby, Nadi and will touch down in Delhi, Singapore and Jakarta.
Ahead of IPL in Dubai, Indian Govt Allows Tourist Visa Holders to Fly to UAE Details Hereedit
News 18 – Online
For the second time since its inception, BCCI will host the IPL (Indian Premiere League) outside the Indian subcontinent. The worlds biggest T20 league has been moved out of India due to the COVID19 pandemic and will be played in UAE.
Travelling to Thailand not possible this year, as it remains closed for leisure travel until 2021edit
The Times of India – Online
Although Thailand remains sceptical in welcoming foreign tourists, some countries across Asia, including Cambodia, the Maldives, and Nepal, are starting to ease bans on inbound travel. Then, there are other countries, such as Malaysia and Singapore, that have started to reopen their shared borders this month to essential travellers.
SpiceJet flights between Dubai and 5 Indian cities to start from tomorrowedit
Live Mint – Online
Vistara is also offering direct flights to Dubai operational under the air bubble agreement Read Full Story Topics SpiceJet Budget carrier SpiceJet will be operating scheduled flights between Dubai and 5 Indian cities Delhi, Jaipur, Kozhikode, Madurai and Mumbai, from tomorrow to 31st August, 2020. Here is everything you should know about the flights.
Indonesia Reviewing Plan to Reopen Tourist Areas to Foreignersedit
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. (Indonesia)
Indians can finally travel to the UAE; read to know moreedit
The Times of India – Online
You can choose from Delhi to Abu Dhabi; Abhu Dhabi to Gaya; Sharjah to Mengaluru; Delhi to Dubai; Dubai to Mumbai, and Lucknow to Dubai Travel during this time is not going to be as it was before, and this is why Indias airlines Indigo has now put out guidelines for travellers travelling between India and UAE.
44% of Singapore population tired of health measures against Covid: Surveyedit
Business Standard – Online
Forty four per cent of the population in Singapore are tired of following the strict health measures, including wearing masks, to contain the spread of the coronavirus as they feel the pandemic has lasted longer than they anticipated, according to a survey by the Sunday Times.
UAE, Israel to sign bilateral deals on areas including tourism, direct flights statementedit
Reuters – Online
Delegations from the United Arab Emirates and Israel will meet during the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements on areas including energy, tourism, direct flights, investment, security, communication and technology, the UAE foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
Flying to Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi from India Check out the new travel rulesedit
Live Mint – Online
Among the 18 destinations are Dubai to Mumbai, Delhi to Dubai, Sharjah to Mangaluru, Lucknow to Dubai, Kozhikode to Dubai, Chennai to Dubai, Dubai to Bengaluru, Delhi to Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi to Gaya, among others Indian Ambassador to UAE Pavan Kapoor said that Indian nationals carrying any type of valid UAE visa can now travel to the country.
Dubai Tourism Partners with Microsoft to Streamline Services Through Cloud Solutionsedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
With a growing focus on the use of technology to transform the worlds business ecosystem amid the global pandemic, Dubais Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has partnered with Microsoft to further streamline datadriven services offered to stakeholders, enhance the elearning platform for Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) and adopt an innovative approach towards showcasing the city as a mustvisit destination.
Abu Dhabi Is Reopening For Tourists & Heres What We Know About Its Strict GoSafe Health Guidelinesedit
India Times – Online
2020 has been a mix of scary, lacklustre and challenging, and if theres one thing weve missed dearly, its the joy of travelling! The bustle at the airport, exciting flights and creating trip itineraries seems like forever ago, right The good news is, life is steadily crawling back to normal and tourism is no exception.
Indian nationals with any valid visa can now travel to UAEedit
India Tv News – Online
Indians with any type of valid United Arab Emirates visa can now travel to UAE. This will be a part of the Indian governments Air bubble scheme, which is valid until August 31. Under the Air bubble scheme, the government will be connecting 16 Indian cities to Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi in UAE.
China eases travel restrictions for Europeansedit
The New Indian Express – Online
China has eased entry restrictions for nationals from 36 European countries, months after thousands were left stranded when the country closed its borders and slashed flights to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Almost all foreign nationals were forbidden from entering the country when Beijing imposed the measures in March, even those with Chinese work or residence permits or family living in the country.
Airports of Thailand posts worst quarteredit
Reuters – Online
Airports of Thailand Pcl on Tuesday booked its worst quarter ever after volumes plummeted due to coronavirus related restrictions. Stateowned AOT reported a loss of 2.96 billion baht ($95 million) for the three months to June 30 versus a profit of 5.89 billion a year earlier.
Indians are the most confident in world to travel post COVID19 Business Worldedit
Daily Hunt,Hindustan Times, Bestingo, Binj, Redheart, Tourism News Live – Online
Singapore is the most favored destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post lockdown travel. This was revealed in a newly released study conducted jointly by social research agency Blackbox Research, data provider Dynata and language partner Language Connect, Unravel Travel: Fears & Possibilities in a Post Coronavirus (COVID19) World.
China resumes tourist Visas to Macauedit
Mint, Reuters, Business World, Devdis Course,Finance – Online
China will resume issuing tourist visas for visitors to Macau, paving the way for the mass return of Chinese punters to the world’s largest gaming hub after months of losses.
Maldives eco tourism gets a boost thanks to assistance from India as part of Centres neighbourhood first policyedit
The Economic Times – Online
The five ecotourism zones are being developed under MoUs signed between the Indian High Commission (Maldives), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Addu City Council this February. New Delhi: Maldives five ecotourism zones built with grant assistance from India were launched through a contract award ceremony on Monday as part of Delhis neighbourhood first policy.
Indians with valid visas will soon be able to travel to the UAEedit
The Times of India – Online
Dubai is one of the most favoured tourist destinations for Indian travellers, which is now conditionally open for tourists Regarding the rules that one needs to bear in mind while travelling to the UAE as per the Emirates website, they should be all passengers arriving in Dubai from any destination, including those connecting in Dubai, must show a negative COVID19 PCR test certificate to be accepted on the flight.
Indians with valid visas may soon be able to go to UAEedit
The Times of India – Online
Indians with valid visas to the UAE may soon be able to travel there under the special arrangements India is working out with several countries. Indian ambassador to UAE, Pavan Kapoor tweeted on Saturday.
To travel or not to travel Japan cant give a straight answeredit
The Print – Online
Other governments have had to face similar dilemmas during major holidays. At the start of the Lunar New Year, when millions of Chinese travel across the country, Beijing locked down the city of Wuhan and ordered travel agencies to suspend tours. Saudi Arabia downsized Islams annual hajj pilgrimage, and countries including Malaysia and Indonesia stepped up their vigilance during Eid alFitr.
Thai July consumer mood rises for 3nd month as virus restrictions easeedit
Reuters – Online
Thailand has recorded no domestic virus transmission for more than two months and reopened most businesses, but foreign tourists are not yet allowed to return. Thailand has shelved plans for a travel bubble agreement with select countries as new daily coronavirus cases rise in parts of Asia.
France is ready to welcome Indians again*edit
CN Traveller – Online
France currently only allows travellers from the European Union, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay to travel to the country without any restrictions.
Dubai set to reopen events sector once againedit
Travel and Tour World – The government of Dubai recently announced that the said city is set to reopen its events sector and can host live events once again including indoor and outdoor concerts as well as private events, such as weddings. However, the reopening of the sector comes with stringent social distancing guidelines that will continue to be in place to fight against COVID19.
Top Places to Visit in Dubai After the Pandemicedit
News Patrolling – Online
Now, all the countries havent been equally affected by the virus. While some nations like the USA, Brazil, etc. are still in a bad shape, several other countries have begun the journey towards normalcy. They have been able to contain the virus and the rates of infection are negative. Gradually, these countries are opening up business sectors and also public places. Some locations have also started taking measured steps towards reopening tourism. Dubai is one of them.
Emirates To Cover Medical Costs For Travellers With COVIDedit
India Times – Online
Claiming it to be a first for any airline in the world, the Dubai based carrier said it will cover medical expenses of up to EUR 150,000 (about Rs 1.3 crore) and quarantine costs of EUR 100 (about Rs 8,800) per day for 14 days, should they be diagnosed with COVID19 during their travel, while they are away from home, reports Forbes.
Dogs will now sniff you for COVID19 at Dubai Airport. How does it workedit
CN Traveller – Online
Dubai International Airport now has a specialised team of dogs and trainers to screen passengers. The process is simple and noninvasive. Officials of the Dubai Health Authority take sweat samples from passengers. The samples seem to be taken from their armpits, a significantly less painful procedure than the usual nasal and throat swabs that have become the norm for testing.
Plan a budgetfriendly trip to Abu Dhabi with our guide on the most unique places to stay, explore and eatedit
The Times of India – Online
Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi Photo courtesy: Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi What comes to your mind when you think of Abu Dhabi Probably luxurious hotels, beaches with shimmering turquoise water, impressive culinary standards, and breathtaking dunes.
Indians with visit visas cant travel to UAE yet: Envoyedit
Telangana Today – Online
Khaleej Times had reported that Dubai has started issuing visit visas to more countries, including India, starting July 29. Though there was no official announcement, travel agents and Amer centre confirmed that restrictions on a number of nationalities have been lifted while issuing visit visas.
Dubai Airport becomes the first to deploy dogs to sniff and detect Coronavirusedit
The Times of India – Online
A lot of desperate measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the virus, till the researchers come up with a vaccine. In one such measure, Dubai has deployed specially trained police dogs at its airport to detect the virus.
Singapores Universal Studios deploys facial recognition for entry amid Covid19 pandemicedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Visitors to Universal Studios in Singapore will now have to pass through facial recognition scanners to enter the park, in the citystates latest foray with a technology that has stoked privacy concerns.
Singapore to make travellers wear electronic tags to enforce quarantineedit
Gadgets Now – Online
Similar measures using electronic wristbands to track peoples movements during quarantine have been used in Hong Kong and South Korea. Travellers to Singapore are required to activate the device, which use GPS and Bluetooth signals, upon reaching their home and will receive notifications on the device which they must acknowledge.
International flights: Status check on airlines operations as countries lift Covid19 lockdownedit
The Indian Express – Online
From flying to only a handful of major cities like London, Frankfurt, Paris and Sydney in July, Emirates has expanded its operations to Tehran, Guangzhou, Addis Ababa, Oslo and Philippines. The Dubai based airline will operate six flights per week to Clark.
UAE flights resume from July 31 to August 15edit
The Hans India – Online
On Thursday, Air India Express announced that India UAE flights would start again from Friday, July 31 till August 15. The airline started bookings for India UAE flights on the departure leg of the repatriation flights under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM).
Thailand ranks first in Global COVID19 Recovery Indexedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Thailand has ranked first in the world out of 184 countries for the deadly ongoing COVID19 recovery effort, according to the Global COVID19 Index (GCI). Published on 28 July, Thailand received an index score of 82.06, putting it on top of the global chart as an example of best practices in tackling the ongoing global pandemic.
ESG, SDC & STB jointly launch Singapo Rediscovers campaign to encourage locals to discover the citystateedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have launched Singapo Rediscovers, a campaign that supports local lifestyle and tourism business, and encourages Singaporeans and residents to explore different sides of the citystate.
Rebooting for a new world: What your next vacation will look likeedit
The Times of India – Online
Airports and hotel checkins across the world are being completely automated in line with this, like in the case of Singapores Changi Airport that has proximity touchscreens for checkins, contactless infrared technology on lift buttons, automated immigration lanes and autonomous cleaning robots
Kuwait bans flights to 31 ‘high risk’ countries including India; travel bubble may be hitedit
The Times of India, Live Mint – Online
The ban was announced the same day Kuwait began a partial resumption of commercial flights.
Industry
Corona crippled hospitality, tourismedit
The Hans India – Online
About 30 lakh people in the tourism sector lost their jobs across Karnataka due to the Covid19 pandemic since mid March, state Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi said. The coronavirus spread has taken away the livelihood of about 30 lakh people since it broke out in the state in mid March and rendered them jobless, as the Covidinduced lockdown and its extension with restrictions crippled the tourism sector, Ravi told reporters here.
ICC, WTTC issue Covid 19 restart guide for travel and tourism sectoredit
Business World – Online
The ICC WTTC guidance is divided into clear categories to help travel and tourism businesses restart their operations safely. From rebuilding trust and confidence with customers to preparing staff returning to workplaces, the guidance provides travel and tourism businesses with a checklist of considerations for reopening.
Saudi Tourism Authority reports growth in domestic tourismedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Saudi Tourism Authority reports growth in domestic tourism Published on : Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Saudi Tourism Authority recently reported a successful debut of its summer tourism campaign. According to reports, tourism spending in the country totalled US$1.6 billion in the seven weeks since the launch of Saudi Summer on June 25, an increase of 26% over the same period last year.
Princess Cruises cancels voyages in 2021 amid restrictionsedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Princess Cruises has extended its cruise cancellations on two ships through early 2021, the company announced Tuesday. It blamed ongoing health and government authorities restrictions on border and port access for the cancellations, reports James Laggate for Fox Business.
Turkeys tourism flourishes despite pandemicedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
Turkeys tourism to earn $15 billion despite pandemic Published on : Thursday, August 27, 2020 Turkeys tourism flourishes despite pandemic and is expected to generate revenue of $15 billion by the end of 2020, states a senior tourism industry representative.
MakeMyTrip Launches myPartner to Empower Travel Agentsedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
MakeMyTrip announced the launch of a dedicated platform, myPartner for travel agents to empower and assist them in offering seamless and enhanced travel booking experience to travellers. The intuitive and userfriendly platform has been designed to provide offline, local travel agents access to one of widest selection of online travel inventory.
Saudi Arabia: the fastest growing tourist destination in the worldedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Saudi Arabia first opened its doors to international tourists in September 2019. By March 2020, more than 500,000 tourism visas had been issued, making Saudi Arabia the fastest growing destination in the world, according to the WTTC Economic Impact Report.
WTTC launches COVID19 travel demand recovery dashboardedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently launched a new indepth data dashboard that highlights the recovery of travel demand across flights and hotels, as well as reveals the shifting intentions of travellers through online travel searches.
Festive season may boost Covidhit tourism sector: MakeMyTripedit
Telangana Today – Online
We have seen improvements with the opening of major markets like Europe, Dubai and Maldives, along with others for certain visa holders and we are expecting them to open for everyone soon. Over the end of the year, we are expecting the situation to improve for us, Prakash told IANS.
India may offer Covid testing for people flying out of the country tooedit
The Times of India – Online
The test is likely to be made available for those flying out of the country also for a seamless experience as per norms for those coming with a Covid negative test report in different countries, said a senior aviation ministry official.The move comes after Hong Kong barred Air India flights till Augustend after a number of passengers who flew in on a flight from Delhi earlier this month tested positive on arrival.
U turn in air: Most bookings now from small towns to cityedit
The Times of India – Print – Mumbai
In the initial weeks after domestic air travel resumed on May 25, flights that departed from Delhi and Mumbai to cities in the north were in high demand as passengers fled metros. Three months later, the domestic travel pattern has reversed.
Hoteliers cautiously optimistic of business revivaledit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Indias domestic tourism market is strong and that will be a key factor in the industrys recovery. Outbound travel will be minimal and discretionary, and travelers will prefer places easily accessible through roads. So, overall, domestic business driven by the leisure segment, followed by weddings segment is expected to recover faster.
UNWTO states safe restart of tourism is possibleedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
UNWTO states safe restart of tourism is possible Published on : Friday, August 21, 2020 The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) recently urged governments across the globe to come together in order to safely restart the tourism sector, stating that there is no time for timid leadership. UNWTO also reported that the tourism sector had to pay a high price for all the COVID19 related travel restrictions and mentioned that the sudden and rapid fall in tourist arrivals cost the industry an estimated $320 billion between January and May. It shared that the impact of the pandemic on the tourism sector is three times greater than the affect of the 20072009 Great Recession, ...
Govt issues SOPs for international travel amid COVID19 outbreakedit
Business Today , The Financial Express, Hindustan Times – Online
Based on the registrations received for Vande Bharat flights, the External Affairs Ministry will prepare flight database of all such travellers, including details such as name, age, gender, mobile phone number, place of residence, place of final destination (tourism)
Among top tourism markets, India at bottom of recovery chartsedit
The Times of India – Online
Still in the grip of the coronavirus, the hospitality industry in India, a key contributor to the tourism sector, is among the slowest to recover in the world. Data mined by RateGain, a travel and hospitality technology provider that offers provides technological support to hotels, online travel agencies, airlines and car rental firms, among others, has shown that among the top 16 tourism markets in the world, India is at the third last place in hotel bookings recovery for the week that ended August 9, 2020
To save tourism, WTTC requests the world leaders to collaborate Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
To save tourism, WTTC requests the world leaders to collaborate Published on : Thursday, August 20, 2020 To all the heads of state of the G7 countries along with Australia, South Korea and Spain, WTTC has made an urgent request for powerful leadership and international partnership to save the travel sector.
MTOA and TAG industry survey findings reveal tourism revival by midNov 2020edit
FNB News – Online
MTOA and TAG industry survey findings reveal tourism revival by midNov 2020 Thursday, 20 August, 2020, 14 : 00 PM [IST] Our Bureau, Mumbai 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.
After hotels and monuments, banquet halls to be opened soon at half capacity: Tourism Ministeredit
The Financial Express – Online
The minister said the tourism sector has faced severe challenges due to the pandemic. However, this pandemic has also opened new opportunities for development and getting all stakeholders together to fight against this situation, Patel said.
88% dip in footfall as tourism sector struggles to stay afloatedit
The Times of India – Online
It has been almost three weeks since the state tourism department partially reopened tourist sites in the state But officials say that there is hardly any footfall and the sector continues to remain gloomy 2020 has seen only 2 83 crore tourists visiting the state, a massive drop from 23
International air travel not expected to resume until mid2021, Qantas saysedit
The Print – Online
Aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport as Airlines Brace for $113 Billion in Lost Revenue From VirusParked airplanes at Hong Kong International Airport on 5 March.
Understanding the term Air bubble and its importance in the time of Coronavirusedit
The Times of India – Online
On Tuesday, the civil aviation ministry said it is thinking of bilateral bubble arrangement between India and 13 countries including Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Israel, New Zealand, Italy, Nepal, Bahrain, Kenya, the Philippines, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Australia, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Bhutan.
Coronavirus forces tourism rethink in worlds most visited cityedit
Devdis Course – Online
After a record 39.8 million foreign visitors last year whose spending accounted to 11.4% of gross domestic product, Thailand had looked to welcome more than 40 million tourists this year. But with flight bans and quarantines, the central bank expects only 8 million visitors this year.
Explained | As air travel bubbles expand, what you need to know about fares, destinations and who can flyedit
Money Control – Online
International travel is set to expand with the government saying on August 18 that it’s in talks with 13 more countries to have an air travel bubble. At present, the arrangement is with seven countries – the US, UK, France, Germany, UAE, Qatar and Maldives.
Covid19 causes USD 195bn revenue loss for tourism worldwide: Dataedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Hong Kong SAR, China$5.02mIn 2018, tourism supported 7.8 million jobs in the US and accounted for 2.8% of US GDP, but with the highest number of COVID19 cases in the world, they have placed top with a total revenue loss of $31 million in the first four months of 2020.
Thomas Cook India and SOTC launch Safe Holiday Helplineedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) said, There is much uncertainty in the minds of Indias travellers when it comes to planning their holidays in this new COVID19 era with several questions, such as: which countries can one can travel to, what are their specific rules/health requirements, what are the new visa formalities, etc.
CII seeks govt intervention for revival of Covidhit tourism industryedit
Business Standard – Online
Industry body CII has sought intervention and support from the government to ensure revival of the tourism industry, majorly impacted due to the Covid19 pandemic Topics Coronavirus
Representations gearing up to tap post covid19 opportunitiesedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
The travel and hospitality business have not only witnessed a stagnation, but even the immediate future of the industry looks bleak at this moment. The industry has already faced huge revenue losses and uncertainty on when the tourism and hospitality will bounce back has deepened the crisis further. The representations business which has been booming for the last few years in India, has also suffered the brunt.
Hotel bookings recovery: India ranks third last among top 16 global tourism marketsedit
The Hindu Business Line – Print – Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore
Among the top 16 tourism markets in the world, India is at the third last place in hotel bookings recovery for the week ended August 9, 2020, compared to the same week last year. However, in terms of weekly average recovery rate between week 22 and week 32 of 2020, India is at the absolute bottom.
Technology to play crucial role in restarting air travel: IATAedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Technology will play a big role in successfully restarting air travel while restoring confidence in the safety of aviation, according to global industry body the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It said the recovery of air travel will be vital to enabling the global economy to bounce back from the Covid19 crisis.
Restrictions ease; but are Indians willing to traveledit
Times Now News – Online
Key Highlights 71% people are absolutely not comfortable travelling for at least a year. The United Nations World Tourism Organization expects 1.8 bn worldwide tourists a year by 2030. Solotravelling, personal transportation with safety becoming the major factor are the top trends in travel industry.
When Tour &Travel Industry Will Restart Post Covid19edit
Inventiva – Online
The pandemic of COVID19 has affected almost every profession and industry. We dont know when school and colleges are going to reopen. We dont know when we can travel to the hills and seashores. We dont know how much time will it take to get back to our healthy lives.
Travel bubble arrangement with UK scheduled to start in September MEAedit
Business World – Online
Based on continuous assessment of demand received from our missions and posts, flights have been added for repatriation from Armenia, Bangladesh, Japan, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Ukraine, he said, adding that flights from GCC countries and South East Asia have been further augmented.
Covid19: A plan for tourism to survive, revive, thriveedit
Hindustan Times – Online
On the demand side, India has a robust domestic market which could soften the impact as compared with nations that rely largely on international tourists. India receives 11 million foreign tourists, which is small compared to its size and relative potential. Dubai receives well over 16 million tourists.
Travel News Centre scouts for agency to create IT infrastructure to issue epassports from 2021edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
After issuing 20,000 official and diplomatic epassports on a trial basis with electronic microprocessor chips, the government has now begun the process for issuance of epassports for all citizens from 2021 and is selecting an agency that will set up the IT Infrastructure and solution to implement the big project, reports Aman Sharma in ET.
Leveraging tourism post COVID19 through social mediaedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
The Novel Coronavirus (2019nCoV or COVID19) has devastated the world economy and taken the whole world into its severity. All the major economies of the world are brought to a deadlock situation. Tourism is one of the worst affected of all major economic sectors. Due to the imposition of travel restrictions and slump in demand among travellers, the tourism sector is witnessing alltime low hit. Travel is standstill, fear is gearing up, and the future is uncertain.
FAITH Urges MoT to Revive Both Demand and Supply Driversedit
Travel Trends Today -Online
The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has proposed multistep strategies for revival of tourism to the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Govt of India. These issues were identified to enhance tourism demand while protecting tourism supply in India.
Tourism federation urges government to launch campaign to dispel consumer fearedit
Live Mint – Online
The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH) on Wednesday met representatives of the tourism ministry to suggest of ways to revive demand which has taken a severe hit following the coronavirus pandemic.
New air bubble: British Airways will resume flights to India next weekedit
CN Traveller – Online
Stranded UK nationals/residents, foreign nationals transiting through UK or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise; and Seamen of foreign nationalities; Seamen of Indian origin would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping.
FAITH bodies recommend dual task force to fast track tourism decision makingedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
FAITH (Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality) and its 10 member associations in a meeting with Ministry of Tourism proposed multistep strategies for revival of tourism. These issues were identified to enhance tourism demand while protecting tourism supply in India.
COVID19: One of the worst crises to hit travel industryedit
Morung Express – Online
The COVID19 pandemic is one of the worst crises to hit the tourism industry even as travellers have cancelled all their travel plans in the wake of the COVID19 lockdown being enforced everywhere around the globe.
Travellers from these countries can now visit the European Union nationsedit
The Times of India – Online
There is a new travel list from the European Union, a list of countries whose citizens can travel to Europe The list includes countries such as Georgia, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Tunisia, Rwanda, Australia, Uruguay, New Zealand, and Canada Both the US and Brazil have been omitted from the list as these are the two countries that have the highest numbers in the globe Both the US and Brazil have been omitted from the list as these are the two countries that have the highest numbers in the globe (Singapore).
Covid-19: Which countries and regions have travel bubble agreementsedit
The Indian Express – Online
Travel Bubble Countries: The concept of travel bubbles was first carried out by three Baltic states — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. They formed a trilateral partnership, granting citizens of member countries entry into their territories.
Why postCovid travel will be all about responsibilityedit
Dailyo – Online
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Singleuse plastics are the biggest source of pollution. Adequate measures should be taken by both travellers and industrialists to curb the usage of plastics. Towel reuse program, refilling singleuse toiletries, carrying reusable containers and bottles, opting out of regular cleaning service of the room, planning laundry, handpicking greener hotels / resorts / homestays, can be some of the ways to curtail plastic pollution.
India relaxes travel curbs for its visitorsedit
MINT – Print Ahmedabad and Bangalore
So far, India has signed deals with the US, France, Germany, and Kuwait for bilateral air travel arrangements and talks are on with the UK for a similar deal. The idea is to scale up such arrangements with like minded countries, which will serve as an interim measure till normal international air travel resumes.
Travel News Passengers eager for international leisure travel: Surveyedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
GVKled Mumbai International Airport managing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) undertook a Restart Feedback Survey post the resumption of flight operations to align with the needs and expectations of the passengers along with acquiring the knowledge to continue providing them with a worldclass experience.
If we must travel… linger over momentsedit
The New Indian Express – Online
In the past two decades, the Indian tourist has increasingly made travel look easy. We headed off to look at things as varied as the Blue Mosque, the Eiffel Tower, Machu Pichhu, the Shinto shrines of Nara, all the while packing our monkey caps, a plastic dibba of khakhra or murukkus, and a large container of pain balm. Thus, we colonised travel.
Americans can travel again, but not to India, China, dozens of other countriesedit
MID DAY, The Times of India, Business Standard – Online
The US has lifted the highest level of its global health travel advisory for Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic and restored the previous country-specific system without changing the status of over 50 countries, including that of India and China.
Crystal Cruises cancels all sailings for 2020 seasonedit
Travel and Tour World – Crystal Cruises recently announced that it has decided to cancel all ocean sailings aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity and all yacht voyages aboard Crystal Esprit through the remainder of 2020 due to uncertainty about the future of the COVID19 situation.
Mauritius has stamped out coronavirus. Now, it needs touristsedit
The Print – But in a country that relies heavily on tourism, the government is under increasing pressure to reopen its airport and rescue an industry that employs almost a fifth of its workforce. Its not without risk: The Bahamas saw infections jump after opening up to travelers in July.
Travelling losing its charm, not many millennials keen on taking a family holiday this yearedit
The Economic Times – Online
As the COVID19 pandemic continues to severely impact the travel and tourism sector, a survey has showed that just 36 per cent respondents are willing to go on a family holiday while about 43 per cent have decided to skip holidaying this year.
Expert Speak: Is Virtual Reality The New Way Forward In Traveledit
Femina – Online
Although countries are slowly opening up for tourism, people are still sceptic to step out of their homes. But what if you can soon travel to those bucket list destinations without the fear of contracting the virus Curious to know how Read on to know more about it.
Quick holiday via private charter Leisure travel demand spikes 50%edit
Business Today – Online
Operators say that most queries are coming for travel to Goa, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Even though there are international travel requests to Dubai, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Thailand as well but those are restricted since it requires permission from MHA (ministry of home affairs) and immigration authorities. These agencies are largely allowing essential travel on international routes.
FAITH appeals Govt to support tourism sectoredit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online
Internationally countries are stepping in to support the Tourism, Travel & Hospitality sector. In UK, Government has reduced VAT on restaurants by 75% to encourage dining and is also subsidising 50% of the food bill. In Japan financial support is being extended to the sector for their lost income during lock down.
Global Visa Study Finds 67% of Small Businesses and 78% of Consumers Have Adopted New Behaviors to Adjust to COVID19edit
Business Wire – Online
Additional findings from the Visa Back to Business study conducted in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore and UAE include: Consumers Now Expect Digital First Commerce Safety first means touchless: In each market surveyed, contactless payments have become a driving differentiator: nearly two thirds (63%) of consumers would switch to a new business that installed contactless payment options.
Just 36 pc travellers willing to go on family holiday this year: Surveyedit
The Financial Express – Online
As the COVID19 pandemic continues to severely impact the travel and tourism sector, a survey has showed that just 36 per cent respondents are willing to go on a family holiday while about 43 per cent have decided to skip holidaying this year.
Travel News 52% travellers hopeful of taking first postCovid trip before December: Pickyourtrail Surveyedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
As per the survey findings, Indians are apprehensive about booking longhaul destinations at the moment and would rather place their bets on Express Getaways closer home, such as Dubai, Sri Lanka and Bali. The announcement of Dubai IPL 2020 has also triggered positive sentiment among travellers looking at going on short breaks.
Sarkar gives an innovative way to boost air travel in India, launches Travel Karooedit
Hindustan Times – Online
More than 87 million people were employed in the Indian tourism industry in 201819, which accounted for 12.75% of the total employment figures in the country. With the COVID19 setback, the sector is staring at a job loss of almost 70% of the total workforce, as per a KPMG report, released in April 2020.
Operators draw up holiday plans to revive tourism sectoredit
The Times of India – Online
Tourism sector insiders say Thailand based hotels are encouraging Chennai tour operators to book rooms for prospective travellers There is a huge risk as there would be no refund if the company vanishes Reimbursement through payment gateways can happen only if the company has a balance in its bank accounts.
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announces virtual travel fair from September 2327, 2020 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
In addition, organisations need to start negotiating for recovery in 2021 and Virtual PTM is the perfect place to begin. Therefore I invite all industry stakeholders to join them as they look towards a rapid, robust, and responsible renewal of the travel and tourism Industry.
Travelling to this Asian country Get ready to wear an electronic monitoring deviceedit
Tourism News Live – Online
In March, Hong Kong had introduced a scheme for incoming travellers by which they had to use a slim electronic wristband, to enforce quarantine for arriving passengers. South Korea has also used such wristbands connected to smartphone apps to track those who violate quarantine.
40% of Destinations Have Now Eased Travel Restrictions: UNWTOedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
The responsible restart of tourism is underway around the world as growing numbers of destinations ease COVID19 related travel restrictions and adapt to the new reality. According to the latest analysis from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), 40 per cent of all destinations worldwide have now eased the restrictions they placed on international tourism in response to COVID19.
AsiaPacific tourism makes patchy restart, and some misstepsedit
The Indian Express, Republic World, The Economic Times, Business Standard, Daily Hunt – Online
With this pandemic, the situation becomes fluid and therefore evolves weekly, Kapernick said. A week ago, we didnt think wed be facing a border closed to Sydney. Like Australia, Hong Kong effectively closed its borders in March, driving down tourist numbers by 90 per cent.
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The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel launches SKYE in your home meal kit Travel Span Indiaedit
Travel Span – Online
The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotels SKYE Roofbar and Dining has launched a unique make your own meal kit that patrons can enjoy at home. The SKYE in your home meal kit comprises a three course meal made with ingredients chosen from local organic farms as well as from the brands own rooftop garden.
Kerala to follow Covid reinfection case in Hong Kong closelyedit
The New Indian Express – Online
With Hong Kong reporting the first documented case of Covid19 reinfection, the state has decided to keep a close watch on the unfolding developments According to health department officials, staring at an expected peak of Covid cases, the report of reinfection has presented another challenge altogether.
Can make our weekly markets tourist attractions: Kejriwaledit
Hindustan Times, The Indian Express – Online, The Times of India, Millennium Post – Print -Delhi
Speaking at a meeting with representatives of weekly markets, Kejriwal said, The environment is such that streethawkers are often considered as a problem if they operate on the roadside. Street vendors operate in many developed nations such as the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
As Indians are trapped at home, online guided tours let them explore the world virtuallyedit
Scroll – Online
All bookings got cancelled and the guides were left with no pay and no social security safety net, Gaurav Kumar, founder of TourHQ, which has offices in Hong Kong and New Delhi, told Quartz. While Kumar and his team were thinking about how to keep the business afloat, they were spurred into action because of the desperate calls they were getting from their guide partners, some even requesting small loans to make ends meet.
New surfing pictures of Lisa Haydon will make you hit the beach!edit
India Times – Online
Model-turned-actress Lisa Haydon, who gave birth to her second child Leo, keeps teasing fans with her alluring pictures
COVID19: Nepal to resume international flights on selected destinations from September 1edit
The New Indian Express, Business World, English Lokmat, Live Mint – Online
But the government has mentioned that the Diplomatic Staffs stationed inside the nations will be exempted in the due course of time. Regarding flights coming in, Countries and Cities which have easy access for RTPCR Tests Malaysia, UAE, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Australia, America, Canada and other European Countries, those with permission to come to Nepal wither Nepali or Foreign Diplomats or Staffs, UN, Development Agencies representatives only will be allowed to come to Nepal, Khatiwada said.
How travelers are beating tough flight curbs in the age of Covidedit
The Economic Times, The Print, Bloomberg Quint – Online
Jessica Cutrera, 44, an American who has lived in Hong Kong for more than a decade, was looking to return to the Asian financial center last month when the city suddenly required a negative virus test for passengers coming from highrisk countries including the U.S. She had to show results from a test taken within 72 hours before boarding and fulfill a requirement that travelers present a letter signed by a government official verifying that the lab is accredited.
Indians and Thais confident to traveledit
Telangana Today, Vishva Times, Latest News Freshers Live, Bhaskarlive – Online, Free Press Journal – Print – Mumbai
According to a new global study on travel in the post-COVID world, India and Thailand have the most citizens confident of travelling in the “new normal”, with a score of 76. It also reveals that Asian countries like India, Thailand, China, Indonesia, and Singapore are more eager than their Western counterparts when it comes to resuming travel.
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Walk from home: HK tour company moves online to survive pandemicedit
The Dispatch – Online
A Hong Kong tourism company has moved its walking tours online to reach a travel starved audience unable to explore new places due to coronavirus restrictions. The company, Walk in Hong Kong, runs free online tours in Cantonese focussed on local history and culture, with help from government subsidies and private donations.
Lisa Haydon Wakes up at 6am to Have the Beach All to Herself, Shares Photos with Sonedit
News 18 – Online
Model and actress Lisa Haydon has been spending a lot of time by the beach on Hong Kong during the quarantine period. On Wednesday, the mother of two shared a couple of pictures from an early morning visit to the beach.
Hong Kong tourism company moves walking tours online for free amid COVID19 pandemicedit
Hindustan Times, Newzz, Money Control – Online
Good news for travelstarved audience as they can now enjoy free online tours in Cantonese focussed on local history and culture after a Hong Kong tourism company shifts walking tours online due to coronavirus restrictions.
Hong Kong Tourism Board Brings the Popular Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival to the Virtual Spaceedit
Business Wire, PR Newswire, IT News Online – Online
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, which launched in 2009, altered its format to ensure it could produce a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees in light of evolving health and safety protocols related to COVID19.
Hong Kong’s wine & dine festival goes virtual for the first timeedit
The Economic Times, Travel and Leisure, Travel Trends Today, Thrillophilia, Whereabouts, Movie Debuts – Online
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival will take the world on a first-of-its-kind, virtual culinary expedition, so that food lovers can enjoy Hong Kong’s signature food and favourite wines safely, from the comfort of thier homes.
Hong Kong tour company moves online to survive pandemicedit
Just Dial, Investigating.com, Yahoo, Reuters, Devdis Course, News 18 – Online
A Hong Kong tourism company has moved its walking tours online to reach a travel-starved audience unable to explore new places due to coronavirus restrictions.
Emirates resumes flights to Hong Kongedit
Business Traveller India – Online
Emirates is resuming its Hong Kong flights starting from August 23. The flights between Dubai and Hong Kong will be offered daily on its Boeing 777300ER aircraft.
Hong Kong Tourism Board Brings the Popular Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival to the Virtual Spaceedit
Business Wire – Online
In view of the uncertainties concerning the Covid19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today announced that its annual signature event Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival will, for the first time, take on a virtual format.
Face mask fashion: These masks portray the coronavirus pandemic, Hong Kong protestsedit
Hindustan Times – Online
A Hong Kong based theatre actor and costume designer, Kok has had little work during the Covid19 pandemic but used his creative juices as an opportunity in the now ubiquitous fashion accessory, the face mask. Since February this year, he has crafted over 170 masks inspired both by the pandemic and Hong Kongs political problems.
Trendy Face Masksedit
Millennium Post – Print – Delhi
This combination of photos shows Edmond Kok, a Hong Kong theater costume designer and actor, wearing a variety of face masks he made to protect against the Coronavirus in Hong Kong. With little theater work because of the Coronavirus pandemic, Kok has found a way to turn the now ubiquitous face mask into a creative opportunity.
Asia tourism: HK Airport to resume handling transit pax from China from Aug 15edit
The Economic Times – Online
Transfer and transit services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for passengers from airports in Mainland China will resume with effect from August 15, 2020 until October 15, 2020 On the other hand, transfer and transit services to destinations in Mainland China will remain unavailable at HKIA.
Air India plans to operate 2 Vande Bharat Mission flights from Hong Kongedit
Live Mint – Online
Air India is planning to operate two Vande Bharat Mission flights from Hong Kong to Delhi on August 18 and 21, the Consulate General of India, Hong Kong said on Thursday. The Vande Bharat Mission started in early May to evacuate Indians stranded abroad due to coronavirus restrictions.
International Flights: Flying to Ireland, Israel, Hong Kong This Month Keep These Travel Guidelines in Mindedit
After establishing individual bilateral air bubbles, India has started flight operations to a number of countries. Notably, under the Vande Bharat Mission Phase 5, which started from August 1 and will be in place till month-end, these flights are being operated to bring back stranded Indians from abroad.
New procurement rules: Hong Kong stopover leaves MNCs in India strandededit
The Economic Times – Online
By extension, the rules apply to Hong Kong since China controls the territory. Companies from such countries are required to register with a government body involving prior security clearance before bidding for contracts. Several German companies in the technology space have been impacted by the move.
The Hari Hong Kong to open by the end of 2020 Business Travelleredit
Business Traveller India – Online
Hong Kong-based Harilela Group’s new hotel, The Hari Hong Kong, is set to open its doors by the end of 2020.
Must Do Things When You are in Hong Kongedit
Travelshavel – Online
Hong Kong! Must do Things When You are in Hong Kong Yes, this is a city of modern skyscrapers and futuristic architecture. Still, if you scratch beneath the surface and spend a little time here, youll discover pockets of tranquillity in the form of incensefilled temples and bonsai gardens.