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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.
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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.
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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.