Competition
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.
Industry
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.
Specific
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.