Competition
No entry in Dubai without return ticketsedit
The Times of India – Online
Dubai Government in its latest tourist guidelines announced that anyone without a confirmed return ticket won’t be allowed to enter the city. Because of this sudden update, hundreds of tourists were left stranded at Dubai international airport on Wednesday and Thursday. These passengers got into trouble because they were not carrying a return ticket, as per new entry requirements.
Countries that are offering longterm visa and welcoming remote workersedit
The Times of India – Online
DubaiAs per Dubais new visa program, remote workers and their families will be allowed to stay in the city for up to a year, while working remotely for companies based overseas. If approved, visitors will even be allowed to open a local bank account, get internet access, a local phone number, and even enrol their kids in school.
Air India Announces Additional Flights to Dubai From October 31 Under Air Bubble Agreementedit
News 18 – Online
Air India has announced additional flights between Delhi and Dubai under Air Bubble Agreement. Bookings for the flight scheduled from October 31 to December 31 is now open. Flyers can book their ticket on the airlines official website, call centres or booking offices.
SingaporeHong Kong air fares jump 40 per cent on travel bubble plan business newsedit
Redheart, Bloomberg Quint, Hindustan Times – Online
The cost of air tickets between two major Asian financial hubs jumped within 24 hours of Singapore and Hong Kong unveiling plans for a travel bubble that wouldnt require people to quarantine upon arrival.
Industry
Which destinations can you fly to from India; which nations have imposed restrictions?edit
The Indian Express – Online
India international flights: Currently, India has air bubble arrangements with 18 countries. These are the US, the UK, Germany, France, the UAE, Maldives, Canada, Japan, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Qatar, Iraq, Oman, Bhutan, Kenya, Bangladesh and Ukraine.
Airlines face tough winter as hoped-for pick-up fails to materialiseedit
Live Mint – Online
Airlines face a long, hard winter after a much hoped for rebound from the coronavirus crisis failed to materialise, prompting savage cost cutting programmes and fresh calls for government support.
Tourists are Welcome Even in New Normal Timesedit
The Indian Wire – Online
It has been several months now that ardent travelers are eager to leave home and wander about. Dont fret, because amid the COVID19 pandemic a new alternative came up. This is called bubble tourism. Travel bubbles allow travelers to enter each others borders without the need for strict quarantines or at least observe the minimum health requirements only. It is hard to forget or totally put off our planned trips behind us in order to keep safe. That is why the government pinpointed places in the Philippines to address the tourists needs.
Virtual and Travel Forward Virtual gearing up to openedit
Travel and Tour World – Online
The tourism board of Andalusia WTM Virtuals Premier Partner for 2020 has confirmed that 40 companies will share its stand to help promote products and services from the popular Spanish region. The USA will be showcasing its destination via the USA Pavilions with other important main stand holders such as Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority.
Travel tips for the festive seasonedit
The Times of India – Online
The Covid19 pandemic may have turned our lives upside down but it hasnt managed to kill the inner wanderlust in those who truly desire to explore and experience new places and cultures. And with Diwali holidays round the corner, its the perfect opportunity towith friends and loved ones.
Pandemic hit tourism, hospitality, aviation sectors need urgent stimulus packageedit
Indiadailymail, Business journal, Moneycafe – Online
Unlike Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, India is a very strong domestic opportunity. According to estimates, Indian domestic air travel has been rebounding quite strongly and its almost at 50% of precovid levels, Mathen said, adding : Because of the covid fear, there is a clear preference for outdoor scenic travel and travel to less densely populated areas. This could be a silver lining which tourism marketer can tap.
Specific
Hong Kong welcomes air travel bubble with Singaporeedit
The Economic Times, T3, Travel Mail, Lonely Planet, Travel and Tour World , The Indian Express, CNT, Daily Times – Online
Hong Kong and Singapore have strong trade, investment, finance, tourism and people-to-people ties. Both cities are major aviation hubs, and the international air route between the two cities is among the busiest in the Asia-Pacific region. Hong Kong and Singapore have made an in-principle agreement to establish a bilateral Air Travel Bubble (ATB), which has been welcomed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Hong Kong bans Air India and Vistara flights from today, ban will remain till October 30edit
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The Times of India – Print – Delhi and Mumbai, The Indian Express – Delhi, Mumbai Hong Kong has banned flights from Air India and Vistara from October 17 to 30 after some passengers received Corona positive. A senior official gave this information on Friday. The Hong Kong government has ...