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UNESCO World Heritage sites in Indiaedit
Telangana Today – Online Web
Italy and China are home to largest number of UNESCO world heritage sites in the world. Both countries boast 55 world heritage sites each, including the historic city centers of Rome and Florence or the Amalfi Coast for Italy and the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City for China all magnets for tourism.
You can now spend the night in a luxury tent at Singapore Changi airportedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
You may have imagined pitching up a tent under the stars, in an outdoorsy setting. But you would never have imagined doing so inside an airport! This year was one which had limited travelling, but it did not stop airlines from doing creative things to entice potential travellers. From launching flights to nowhere to starting cafes inside aircrafts, the year was marked with interesting things in the aviation sector.
Travel News Thailand now open for all tourists; offers Special Tourist Visa for 90day stayedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
The Royal Thai Government is now allowing longstay visitors from around the world to apply for the Special Tourist Visa (STV), previously available only to travellers from countries considered low to mediumrisk for the COVID19 pandemic. Published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 9 December, 2020, with immediate effect, this latest announcement covers longstay visitors to Thailand of all types from tourists to business travellers, investors and others, as well as travellers and crews of foreign yachts.
Travel News Singapore to launch segregated travel lane for business & higheconomic value travellersedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Singapore is set to launch a new segregated travel lane for business travellers on shortterm stays, Chan Chun Sing, the Countrys Minister for Trade and Industry announced on Tuesday via a post on his verified Facebook account.
Tourism back on its feet as travellers hit the roadedit
The Times of India The Times of India – Online Web
We are seeing a lot of curiosity regarding flying private. During the last few months and the upcoming season, 90% of flyers are fi first-time users, he says. Besides domestic destinations, Maldives and Dubai are also attracting Indian travellers. Priyanka Nijhawan, director, Dubai Tourism India representative office, says this time people are fl ying to Dubai to stay longer, with many opting to work from there.
Thailand open for international travellers; 14days quarantine in placeedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The Royal Thai Government is now allowing longstay visitors from around the world to apply for the Special Tourist Visa (STV), previously available only to travellers from countries considered low to mediumrisk for the COVID19 pandemic.
Thailand Halts Domestic Travel Subsidy Amid Corruption Probeedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Authorities are looking into complaints of corruption and bribery in the We Travel Together program, which offers up to 40% subsidies for hotel room rentals and air tickets, according to Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn The online platform, which allows people to register for the program, maybe back next week at the earliest, or after the new year, he said
Thai Restaurants Gain New Michelin Stars Amid Slump in Traveledit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
While Thailand has been relatively successful at containing the coronavirus outbreak, the slump in global travel has put its economy on course for its worst ever annual contraction While the country has eased some restrictions on entry of foreign tourists, the industry has struggled to draw visitors because of a mandatory 14day quarantine on arrival.
From Sanitization To Social Distancing, Heres Why The Dubai Shopping Festival Is The Safest Way To Celebrate The End Of 2020edit
Mensxp – Online Web
Dubai Tourism The Dubai Shopping Festival will begin on 17 December until 30 January 2021 and brings with it jawdropping deals, art installations, concerts and opportunities to win lifechanging prizes. If youre looking to enjoy the winter weather, head to Market Outside The Box at Burj Park on 17 and 18 December to support small businesses, shop oneofakind pieces, explore food trucks and enjoy live performances from two (topsecret) regional stars and an international musician.
Foreign visitors to Japan double m/m in Nov as travel restrictions easeedit
Reuters – Online Web
The government last month partially eased travel restrictions from countries including China, South Korea and Vietnam, but the measure only allows essential travellers to enter the country.
Emirates restarts flight to Istanbuledit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The addition of Istanbul expands Emirates 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. Emirates has also partnered with Dubais Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) on a promotion to offer complimentary stays at the JW Marriott to all Emirates customers visiting Dubai from 6 December until 28 February 2021.
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Windstar Cruises Plans for a Return to Sailing in May and Launches a Bon Voyage 2020 Holiday Sale Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The line has now made the decision to postpone all sailings until May, including the debut of its recently reimagined 312passenger Star Breeze allsuite yacht. to cease operations in March and has been a leader in taking careful preparatory steps for a future return to business.
Tourism In The 21st century: How Augmented Reality Reshaping Our Worldedit
Analytics India Mag – Online Web
Now anyone can see the Space Shuttle Discovery prepare for takeoff in their backyard. CCS Insights predicted that by 2025, more than half of medium and large businesses in advanced economies will adopt AR/VR technology.
Hamad International Airport voted as Best Airport in Middle East Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Hamad International Airport voted as Best Airport in Middle East Published on : Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been voted as the Best Airport in the Middle East for the fourth consecutive year by Global Travelers GT Tested Reader Survey Awards. One of the most prestigious and respected accolades in the business travel industry, the award honours the sustained, outstanding customer service offered by HIA in its passengeroriented airport experience.
Ecoconscious Element Brand Expands in the Middle East with the Opening of Element Al Jaddaf Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Ecoconscious Element Brand Expands in the Middle East with the Opening of Element Al Jaddaf Published on : Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Element Hotels, part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of Element Al Jaddaf in one of Dubais emerging districts.
Celebrity Cruises Brings Ultimate Luxury to Europe, with Newest Ships Set to Sail the Continent in Summer 2022 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Celebrity Cruises Brings Ultimate Luxury to Europe, with Newest Ships Set to Sail the Continent in Summer 2022 Published on : Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Celebrity Cruises will sail the 2022 European Summer Season with six of its awardwinning ships, including its newest, groundbreaking Edge Series ships Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Edge.
Azerai Ke Ga Bay opens on Vietnams scenic southeastern coast Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Azerai Ke Ga Bay opens on Vietnams scenic southeastern coast Published on : Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an elegant and secluded oceanfront retreat in southeastern Vietnam, debuted this month as the third property in Azerai Resorts growing portfolio.
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Travel News Singapore to launch segregated travel lane for business & highe conomic value travellersedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
The new travel lane comes just weeks after the postponement of a highly anticipated Hong Kong and Singapore air travel bubble.
Rosewood Hotel Group and Tongpai Hotels Partner With Trip.com to Expand Growth in Chinaedit
Business Wire – Online Web
New World Hotels & Resorts are deluxe business, MICE focused hotels and resorts in convenient central locations in primary and secondary cities in China, major Asian gateways and popular vacation destinations. A total of nine New World Hotels & Resorts properties are located in Hong Kong, Beijing, Dalian, Guiyang, Wuhan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam with an affiliated hotel in Shunde.
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Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Concludes and Successfully Draws Global Audience of Nearly 850,000 for Online Masterclassesedit
PR Newswire – Online Web
This years Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival continued to bring opportunities for wine merchants and the dining sector to promote their products and businesses. For example, the HKTB collaborated with top hotels and popular restaurants to present 30 menus for delivery or takeaway, many of which were exclusive to the Festival, including a special afternoon tea set designed by Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
Air India announces flight operation between India and Hong Kongedit
Babushahi – Online Web
Air India announces flight operation between India and Hong Kong Chandigarh, December 16, 2020: Air India has announced to operate flight between India and Hong Kong on its official Twitter handle today. It will operate the flight from Delhi to Hong Kong on December 29 and another flight from Hong Kong to Delhi on December 30.