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Travel to Thailand on Indian passport with a Special Tourist Visa. But check the rulesedit
India Today – Online Web
Tourism was badly affected because of the novel coronavirus pandemic as countries all across the world closed their borders to stop the spread of the virus. However, now that lockdowns have finally lifted in some places and restrictions are being lifted, while following all health guidelines, countries are opening up for tourists. And Thailand is one of them.
Travel News Burj Khalifa, Emaar Entertainment appoint Nijhawan Group as India Representativeedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Onlin Web
The Entertainment chain carries a distinctive portfolio of attractions that are ultramodern its assets include some of the citys most unique entertainment venues including At the Top, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania, VR Park, Ekart Zabeel and the ultrachic performing arts platform, Dubai Opera.
Thailand gets ready to welcome tourists from all countries: Heres what you need to knowedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
The year is almost over and people having spent many months at home, in lockdown are ready to travel again. While some people have been planning and taking domestic trips, international travelling has also started to happen. And if you are wondering where you can travel next, consider Thailand, as according to news reports, the country is now fully open to visitors from all countri
Singapore to open travel bubble as it prepares to stand in for Davosedit
Reuters – Online Web
Singapore is to allow a limited number of business, official and other high economic value travellers from around the world under a bubble arrangement that offers a glimpse into what visitors for this years relocated Davos summit might expect.
Singapore to open new lane for business travelers, house them in bubbleedit
Business Standard – Online Web
The travel lane, announced by Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday, builds on Singapores efforts to reopen its borders in a controlled manner. The Southeast Asian nation, which has largely beaten back the coronavirus, announced Monday that it will progress to the third and final phase of its national Covid19 response strategy on Dec. 28.
Singapore to allow business travel arrivals from all countriesedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Singapore will allow business travellers and visiting officials from all countries to enter from next month, authorities said on Tuesday, as the financial hub seeks to recover from a coronavirus induced downturn. Under the new arrangements, a limited number of travellers can apply for stays of up to 14 days from midJanuary, the trade ministry said.
Rove La Mer Beach Now Open Redefines Dubais Resort Offering With FussFree Hospitality and Unbeatable Valueedit
Business Wire – Online Web
Introducing Rove La Mer Beach, a brandnew hotel on the sunny shores of Dubais iconic La Mer beachfront, where the surf meets the city. Guided by Dubai Tourisms vision to offer global travellers customisable experiences suitable for every type of visitor, Rove La Mer Beach gives Rovers (guests) the perfect excuse to soak in the sun, sand and pristine beach waters, explore trendy restaurants, and enjoy an affordable beachside stay. Centrally located, only a 10minute drive from City Walk and Downtown Dubai.
Marriott International starts Your Smile Travels A Thousand Miles campaignedit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web
The campaign also showcased an artwork created by Singaporean artist collective Ripple Root, Smiles that Travelled a Thousand Miles, depicting Marriott International associates and guests heartwarming stories assembled during the campaign.
Emirates expands its global network by restarting of flights to Istanbuledit
UNI India – Online Web
The addition of Istanbul, Emirates will also expand its European network to 31 destinations, enabling customers to safely and easily connect to destinations across its wide global network with one convenient stop in Dubai, a press release said here on Tuesday.
Air travel demand is higher than ever in Australia, Jetstar saysedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Jetstar said Tuesday it plans an unprecedented 850 return flights a week on 55 routes by the end of March, more than 110% of its schedule before Covid19. Airbus SE A320 planes that usually fly to Bali, Singapore and other overseas destinations will operate the extra services.
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With the onset of winter, UAE kickstarts its tourism drive Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
With the onset of winter, UAE kickstarts its tourism drive Published on : Tuesday, December 15, 2020 With its recent efforts to get the domestic tourism going during this 20202021 winter, the UAE has gained a head start to recuperate its attraction as the regions most preferred holiday destination.
UNWTO and CNN Partner for Global #Restart Campaignedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) have teamed up again to celebrate the transformative power being unleased as the restart of tourism gets underway. Centred around a 45second film launched today and broadcast exclusively on CNN International until January 2021, this message will reach millions of households.
Travel News SriLankan Airlines wins APEXs Four Star rating for Major Official Airlineedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
SriLankan Airlines was awarded Four Star rating for Major Official Airline for 2021 by Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Virtual Expo Award ceremony that was held on December 9, 2020.
Travel News Burj Khalifa, Emaar Entertainment appoint Nijhawan Group as India Representativeedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Burj Khalifa and Emaar Entertainment have appointed Nijhawan Group as the official Sales & Marketing Representative in India. The Entertainment chain carries a distinctive portfolio of attractions that are ultramodern its assets include some of the citys most unique entertainment venues including At the Top, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania, VR Park, Ekart Zabeel and the ultrachic performing arts platform, Dubai Opera.
Tourists in Turkey can roam freely, but locals are in lockdownedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
While it is understood the government wishes to keep its travel and tourism industry afloat, some locals are not pleased with the developments. People are not happy. They think that there should be a lockdown for everyone. The tourists are bringing more cases. The government doesnt care about cases. They just want people to just come here and spend some money, a travel guide in Istanbul was quoted as telling the outlet.
ITB Virtual Convention focuses on pandemic and sustainable tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
ITB Virtual Convention focuses on pandemic and sustainable tourism Published on : Tuesday, December 15, 2020 It has been made official that on December 10, 2020 at ITB Virtual Convention on ITB.com industry experts will address the issue of pandemic and ways in which it impact on the sustainability efforts in the hotel trade, cruise industry and at destinations.
Covid19 hits wildlife tourism marketedit
Lifestyle Live Mint – Online Web
The wildlife tourism season in India runs for about nine months, from early October to endJune. By July, when the monsoon season begins, the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries close their gates to visitors. When they reopen in October, tourists, yearning for a taste of the wilderness, return in the thousands.
Coronavirus Hurts Tourism Sector in Indiaedit
Good Returns – Online Web
Impact of Coronavirus on Tourism Industry The coronavirus crisis followed by the subsequent lockdown and travel restrictions blunted the tourist enthusiasm to a great extent. The tourism sector experienced a crippling effect. The nationwide lockdown announced in late March 2020 coincided with the peak tourism season kickstarting from early April onwards.
Abu Dhabi considering reopening for international tourists by early January Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The capital of the United Arab Emirates will permit visitors from a group of countries that it considers safe, and that list will be updated every two weeks, according to an official at the Department of Culture and Tourism. The timeline for reopening may change, said the official. Travelers from other countries with a lower safety score will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
Indians among top nationalities considering a working holiday tripedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
A survey conducted by Booking.com has revealed that 68% Indian travellers have already considered booking a stay in order to work from a different destination. Indian travellers are second on the list after 69% travellers from Thailand to have considered a working trip. The survey revealed that 2021 could bring a significant rise in travellers looking to take longer trips that combine work and leisure due to the freedom of working from anywhere.
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Medical and Wellness tourism is rapidly growing, says Union Tourism Ministeredit
India CSR BW Hotelier Business World The Indian Express – Online Web
Tourism Minister said that a More than 130 countries around the world are competing for a pie of this global business. The popular medical tourism destinations include India, Brunei, Cuba, Columbia, Hong Kong, Hungry, Jordan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and USA etc.