Competition
THAI Smile teams up with Sabre to drive domestic tourismedit
TTG Asia, Travel Andy News – Online
THAI Smile has signed a new distribution agreement with Sabre Corporation that will amplify the airlines presence in new and existing markets as it looks to lead Thailands ramped up domestic tourism drive.
Rethinking travel in Indonesia: How can the travel industry design the next normaledit
The Jakarta Post – Online
Since the COVID19 crisis closed national borders, the message from local travel and tourism providers and the government has been clear: plan a holiday at home. Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Wishnutama Kusubandio has urged Indonesians to support local businesses and rethink their domestic travel plans.
Dubai is undoubtedly one of the most ultramodern cities in the world. Already home to the worlds tallest building, Burj Khalifa, the city is now all set to unveil the worlds largest fountain on October 22, 2020. Here are all the deets! By Amitha Ameenedit
Travel And Leisure India, Onmanorama – Online
Dubai is undoubtedly one of the most ultramodern cities in the world. Already home to the worlds tallest building, Burj Khalifa, the city is now all set to unveil the worlds largest fountain on October 22, 2020.
Industry
42% found flying safe during pandemicedit
The Times of India, The Financial Express – Online
Work from home has sparked peoples travelling instincts MUMBAI: A travel company that collected responses from five thousand people who had boarded flights between July and September said that over two thousand people rated their inflight experience of travel during the pandemic as safe and comfortable
ixigo Travel Experience Survey 2020edit
BW Disrupt Business World – Online
With the establishment of travel bubbles, international leisure travel queries and bookings are also picking up.We have seen a 57% MoM increase in search enquiries in September for international destinations which indicates a strong interest in international travel in coming months. Increase in queries were for destinations like Dubai, London, Bangkok, Maldives and Kuala Lumpur among others.Aloke Bajpai, CEO & CoFounder, ixigo
What is CommonPass; new digital health pass enabling COVID free air traveledit
IB Times – Online
Common Pass is a brainchild of a tech startup, which will start testing a digital solution with select airlines, including Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, in London, New York, Singapore and Hong Kong. CommonPass is merely a platform, which means they wont conduct any COVID tests.
Mention
Coronavirus: tourism sector pushes for Hong Kong Singapore travel bubble, thoughedit
Breaking News Travel, News Yahoo – Online
According to market research provider Euromonitor, the future of Italy tourism and travel will be sustainable, responsible, and digital. So, how is tourism really going [] Mario Masciullo eTN Italy (Hong Kong).
Switzerland Tourism ramps up Hong Kong promotions ahead of winter seasonedit
TTG Asia – Online
Switzerland Tourism has officially kicked off its Buy Now Travel Later tourism recovery campaign in Hong Kong, as it seeks to court more inbound travellers ahead of the peak winter season.Targeting premium FITs, the campaign is aimed at encouraging travellers to stay longer through various, unprecedented perks.
Specific
Hong Kong Footfall Soars: How The City’s Retailers Witnessed A ‘Christmas’ Miracle, And Why Shopping Malls Aren’t Dyingedit
Forbes – Online
Harbour City, the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong, felt the cold absence of Mainland Chinese tourists ever since the protests and the barring of overseas visitors due to Covid-19 restrictions. Being a hot holiday destination for many, Hong Kong saw a staggering drop of 99% in tourism, causing many tourist-dependent locations and retail stores to shutter.