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TAT to launch new tourist visas for U.S. travellersedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently announced that a new tourist visa for U.S. will be launched for travellers to apply in advance for arriving in Thailand safely for up to 60 days. Following application approval and upon arrival in Thailand, travellers would be asked to spend two weeks in an Alternative State Quarantine hotel.
India, Saudi Arabia hold talks on air bubble agreement to resume flightsedit
The New Indian Express – Online Web
Saudi Arabia suspended all flights to and from India due to a spike in coronavirus cases in the country. Sources said that currently NRIs holding a Saudi Arabian visa but held up in India are flying there via Dubai. First they have to reach Dubai on a transit or visiting visa and then obtain clearances to travel to Saudi Arabia. Tamil Nadu has a large number of people with valid work visas who are facing difficulty in travel to Saudi Arabia directly.
Emirates offers free hotel stay with your Dubai layover: How to book serviceedit
Live Mint – Online Web
If youre planning to stop in Dubai for over 10 hours, Emirates airline might throw in a free hotel stay. The announcement comes as a major step to boost traveller confidence. This comes as United Arab Emirates flag carrier is resuming its Dubai Connect service on 1 December this year, making travel a bit easier for people navigating flight schedules altered by the novel coronavirus crisis.
Emirates fleet of jumbo A380 jets could return by 2022 as demand for air travel increasesedit
The Print – Online Web
Emirates sees a sharp recovery in demand for air travel next year as coronavirus vaccines are distributed around the world, meaning the carriers full fleet of jumbo Airbus SE A380 jets could return to the skies by early 2022.
Dont Miss These 5 Cultural Hotspots On Your Next Trip To Dubaiedit
The Times of India – Online Web
the rapid development of Dubai as a major business centre, the emirate in no time became home to scores of expats from around the world. Over the years the city became known for its innovative, futuristically designed, gleaming skyscrapers, and magnificent views. This unique city has an also undiscovered cultural side, seeded with rich heritage and history . Experience it in these 5 hotspots on your next visit to Dubai.
Airline to see loss of $118bn and $38.7 bn in 2020 and 2021 respectivelyedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
International markets were hit disproportionately hard with a 75 per cent fall in demand. Domestic markets, largely propelled by a recovery in China and Russia, are expected to perform better.
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Travel News Turkey records 11.9 mn tourist arrivals between January & September, 2020edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
The Turkish Tourism Board in India revealed that between January and September this year, a total of 11.9 million international visitors arrived in the country. Turkey was amongst the first few countries to open its borders for tourism after implementing stringent measures like Safe Tourism Certification to safeguard health of tourists and those involved with touristic activities.
NYC tourism down two thirds with only 23 million people visiting in 2020 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
NYC tourism down two thirds with only 23 million people visiting in 2020 Published on : Wednesday, November 25, 2020 New York Citys tourism is down two thirds as a result of the COVID19 pandemic, with 23 million people still visited the city in 2020, and experts say it wont recover until 2024.
Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaignedit
Reuters – Online Web
In brief remarks on Saturday after a threeday holiday was underway Suga said the government would suspend new travel reservations to areas hard hit by COVID19 under its Go To Travel programme, which subsidises tourism. Critics of the programme have said it risks spreading the infection from major cities to the countryside.
Italy launches EUbacked project to promote ecofriendly tourismedit
The Rahnuma – Online Web
Italy officially launched a project backed by the European Union (EU) to help its tourism businesses become more ecofriendly and make better use of the postpandemic opportunities, the countrys National Tourism Agency (ENIT) said.
IATO urges government to restore evisa, tourist visas Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
To save the tourism jobs and the industry, it is imperative that the plan for inbound tourism should start as early as possible for which the ministry of tourism and the stakeholders should start international marketing, IATO president Pronab Sarkar said.
Hyatt launches Hyatt Loves Local initiativeedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has introduced the Hyatt Loves Local initiative, a global effort by Hyatt hotels to uplift and collaborate with small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. More than 60 Hyatt hotels and resorts in destinations across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East are providing complimentary resources and exposure to select local businesses that have struggled during the pandemic.
How Maldives has prepared itself for tourism during Covid19edit
The Financial Express -Online Web
India emerged as the third largest market to Maldives since it reopened. Since India and the Maldives set up South Asias first air bubble in August, many Indians have made the picturesque islands nestled in the Indian ocean their favourite holiday spot
Croatias Katarina Line Announces Black Friday Special Of Up to 50% Off on Select 7Night Dalmatian Cruises in 2021 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Croatias Katarina Line Announces Black Friday Special Of Up to 50% Off on Select 7Night Dalmatian Cruises in 2021 Published on : Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Croatias premier small ship cruise company, Katarina Line is offering Black Friday specials of up to 50% off on a wide range of sailings throughout the 2021 season for two of the companys most popular 7night cruises, Dalmatian Paradise and Kvarner Bay of Islands, valid when booked by November 30, 2020.
Airlines may soon ask international flyers for ‘vaccination passports’edit
The Times of India – Delhi Mumbai
International air travel could come booming back next year but with a new rule: Travellers to certain countries must be vaccinated against the coronavirus before they can fly. Encouraging news about vaccine development has given airlines and nations hope they may soon be able to revive suspended flight routes and dust off lucrative tourism plans.
Travel News Surge in traffic from West Asia & Europe to Mumbais CSMIA airportedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
A higher movement of passengers has been seen on the Mumbai Dubai route, followed by Mumbai Sharjah and Mumbai Abu Dhabi since the commencement of Indias air bubble agreement with the UAE. As part of the air bubble agreement, over 1,22,960 passengers flew from Mumbai to the UAE from June to October. Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Air Arabia carried a bulk of the passengers to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.
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Thai hotel chain adds Gangtoks Eastin Easy Hotel to its portfolioedit
Ne Now – Online Web
in Bangkok, AHS has regional offices in Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India and Europe. AHS has a wide portfolio with luxury to economy segments hotels and resorts under its brands U Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Grand Hotels & Resorts, Eastin Hotels, Resorts & Residences and Eastin Easy.
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Discover the best value sightseeing & days out with new travel comparison website tripindicator.comedit
Mid Day – Online Web
Consumers can search for days out and activities to the top destinations like New York, Paris, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Delhi, Goa as well as top European and worldwide destinations. For those holidaying in the UK, Europe, Asia, Middle East or planning a series of days out over the summer there is something for everyone, attractions for rainy days or days out in at the top cities like London, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong or New York.