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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.
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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.
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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.