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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.
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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.