Competition
Dubai launches unique virtual working programme for overseas professionalsedit
Voyagers world – Online
Dubai has launched a unique new program that enables overseas remote working professionals to live in Dubai while continuing to serve their employers in their home country.The move offers remote workers and their families the opportunity to relocate, on an annual basis, to one of the worlds leading tourism and business destinations. Remote workers can take advantage of emirates strong digital infrastructure, robust connectivity, safe and highquality lifestyle, global networking opportunities, and zero income tax for individuals.
Quarantine rules are affecting travel. Now, airlines working with WHO to replace it with Covid testingedit
The Economic Times, Live Mint – Online
Clifford said IATA would prefer to see some testing before departure and ideally, if we can find countries with similar levels of Covid risk, much like Singapore and Hong Kong, then that takes away the need for further testing.
India signs Air bubble pact with 18 countries | Complete list of destinations where you can fly and where you cantedit
English Jagran, Trak – Online
However, there are several countries, including Germany and Hong Kong where flights from India are suspended because of lack of air travel bubble. Which countries have banned flights from India Germany: The air bubble agreement between India and Germany was suspended over the fallout of several flights. However, the two sides have established the air bubble again and they will operate flights from October 26 to March 28.
Industry
Thomas Cook India and SOTC partner with Accor to Offer Safe Holidaysedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Thomas Cook (India) and its Group Company SOTC Travel have partnered with Accor to launch Holiday Safe. The holiday portfolio aims at reassuring customers with comprehensive health and safety protocols incorporated via Thomas Cook India & SOTCs Assured Safe Travel Program in partnership with Apollo Clinics, together with Accors Cleanliness and Prevention ALLSAFE label, developed with and vetted by Bureau Veritas.(tourism)
Covid19 reversing diversity progress in hospitality industry: Studyedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
COVID19 may have reversed some of the progress made in diversity and inclusion in the hospitality, travel and leisure sector, according to a new study from the MBS Group. The report also found that senior women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds will be impacted more than their male and white counterparts.
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Lisa Haydon sizzles in printed swimsuit as she goes surfing in Hong Kongedit
Bollywood Hungama – Online
Actress Lisa Haydon, who resides in Hong Kong with husband Dino Lalvani and their two sons Zack and Leo, has been enjoying the time on the beach. The actress has shared plenty of posts on Instagram whilst the family had a gala time swimming and surfing.
Why Hong Kong has banned flights by two Indian carriersedit
CN Traveller – Online
India might be making headway in securing air bubble agreements with more and more countries, but things arent going well on the Hong Kong front. For the third time, Hong Kong has banned flights from two Indian airlines Air India and Vistara. This time, the ban is in place till 30 October, 2020. The decision was made after a few passengers of the two carriers tested positive for COVID19 on arrival.
Rare Pink Dolphins Reappear In Hong Kong Macau Sea Laneedit
India Times – Online
Lockdown in various countries led to a pause on various water activities like ferries as well and its effect is being seen in waters between Hong Kong and Macau where pink dolphins seem to be returning. This happened after the halt on ferries because of the pandemic, but their long term survival in one of the worlds busiest sea lanes is still a matter of concern for scientists.
Hong Kong and Singapore will form a travel bubble soon. Heres how itll workedit
News tube Co, Newsdeal, News Brand awareness, Thehilight – Online
Leisure travel between Hong Kong and Singapore could resume in the coming weeks as the two cities work to establish a bilateral travel bubble that will allow travelers to forgo quarantine. The two cities both major commercial and financial centers in Asia suffered economically when the coronavirus pandemic hit tourism and the aviation sector.