Competition
Korea tourism organizations latest campaign reminisces fond memories of South Koreaedit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) launches a new campaign #TakeMeBackToKorea for holidaymakers to wander in Korean reminisce. With travel being restricted, people are reliving their past adventures and dreaming about moments where they explored their favourite destinations with a hope to travel again.
Dubai tourism: Tourism kickstarts Dubai economyedit
The Economic Times – Online
The restart of tourism activities in Dubai have greatly contributed to the recovery of various economic sectors in the emirate. The decision to open domestic tourism as early as May and rekindling the international tourism market from July 7, have been the key elements of Dubais recovery plan.
Amid travel restrictions, plane cafes in Thailand are an instant hitedit
The Indian Express – Online
Thailand now have plane cafes. (Source: Representational/Unsplash) In the wake of the ongoing pandemic, that has put a stop to peoples travel plans, a few airplanes in Thailand have been turned into cafes to recreate the experiences of air travel while offering a fine dining experience to customers. Aboard the plane cafes, passengers (or customers) can order food and even take a survey of the cockpit.
Industry
UNWTO reports gradual reopening of more than 50% global tourism destinationsedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
UNWTO reports gradual reopening of more than 50% global tourism destinations Published on : Monday, September 14, 2020 The United Nations World Tourism Organisation recently confirmed in its seventh edition of the UNWTO COVID19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism that an ongoing trend towards the gradual restart of tourism can finally be noticed in several global destinations although many continues to remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic.
UNWTO expects domestic tourism to return faster and stronger than international traveledit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online
As restrictions on travel begin to ease globally, destinations around the world are focusing on growing domestic tourism, with many offering incentives to encourage people to explore their own countries. Recognizing the importance of domestic tourism, the United Nations specialized agency releases the third of its Tourism and COVID19 Briefing Notes, Understanding Domestic Tourism and Seizing its Opportunities.
Coronavirus pandemic hit tourism industry pins hope on festive seasonedit
Dainik Yashobhumi – Print – Mumbai, Millennium Post, The Pioneer – Print – Delhi
The tourism sector, crippled by the COVID 19 pandemic, hopes to see some businesses in the upcoming Durga puja and Diwali seasons with queries from interested travellers coming in, officials of the industry bodies said on Sunday.