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Dubai flights hit over India UAE seat disputeedit
Business Standard – Bangalore Business Standard – Delhi Business Standard – Mumbai Indian carriers are being forced to cancel flights to Dubai or consider flights to other destinations in the United Arab Emirates following a seat allocation dispute between the two countries. The dispute required the intervention of the external affairs ministry after which Dubai has agreed to allow Indian airlines to operate 4,800 seats per week.
Abu Dhabi has declared to welcome international tourists from December 24th, 2020 Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Abu Dhabi has declared to welcome international tourists from December 24th, 2020 Published on : Thursday, December 24, 2020 On Tuesday, Abu Dhabi, UAEs Capital has declared that the emirate will be welcoming all international tourists from December 24th, 2020. On Tuesday, Abu Dhabi, UAEs Capital has declared that the emirate will be welcoming all international tourists from December 24th, 2020.
Travel News Malaysia unveils 10year tourism plan after USD 25bn loss in 2020edit
Travel Biz Monitor– Online Web
Malaysia on Wednesday launched a 10year plan to restart its battered tourism sector, which is estimated to have lost more than MYR 100 billion (USD 24.61 billion) this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Southeast Asian country had initially targeted 30 million tourist arrivals through its Visit Malaysia 2020 programme, up from 28 million last year.
Thai travel sector faces massive blow with virus outbreak in seafood market Travel And Tour Worldedit
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As Phuket along with other tourist destinations in Thailand are all preparing to experience a slight jolt in business from the countdown of the New Year, an outbreak of a new virus among the workers of seafood factory in Bangkok couldnt come at a worse time than this.
Indonesia issues UK travel ban over coronavirus variantedit
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Indonesia has banned travellers from Britain and tightened the rules for those arriving from Europe and Australia to try to limit the spread of a new coronavirus variant, a circular issued by the countrys COVID19 task force this week says. Foreigners arriving from Britain, where a coronavirus variant is spreading rapidly, would not be allowed entrance, the circular said.
Explained: Singapores beloved street hawker culture, now a Unesco Intangible Heritageedit
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Last week, one of Singapores most popular attractions, its vibrant street hawker culture, was designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Unesco. It is now part of a list that includes practices such as yoga from India, reggae music from Jamaica, Finlands sauna culture and Turkeys endangered whistled language.
China will suspend flights to and from the UKedit
One India – Online Web
China, not Russia behind cyber attack on US: Trump On Air Force drill with Pakistan, China tells India to take objective view A proposal by China for both sides to move back 8 spurs rejected by India China will suspend flights to and from the UK International
Bali looks all set to welcome foreign tourists once again Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Bali looks all set to welcome foreign tourists once again Published on : Thursday, December 24, 2020 For both backpackers and luxuryorientated travelers, Bali is truly a paradise! Famous for its striking landscapes, perfect beaches and impressive temples, Bali is adored throughout the world and is a mustvisit destination in Southeast Asia.
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U.K. imposed tougher regulations as coronavirus spreading escalates Travel And Tour Worldedit
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U.K. imposed tougher regulations as coronavirus spreading escalates Published on : Thursday, December 24, 2020 U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed more tougher regulations across a large swath of England in an effort to stamp down on the mutant strain of COVID19 thats spreading quickly across the country. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed more tougher regulations across a large swath of England in an effort to stamp down on the mutant strain of COVID19 thats spreading quickly across the country.
Taiwan Cancels Tourism Event After COVID19 Caseedit
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Taiwans tourism department on Wednesday cancelled an annual New Year celebration at the northeastern tip of the island, after a report of the first locally transmitted COVID19 case since April 12. The event, to watch the sun rise on the first day of the year, was due to take place in the coastal town of Fulong.
Festive season continues to be lucky for tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Festive season continues to be lucky for tourism Published on : Thursday, December 24, 2020 For several businesses in tourism, this festive season continues to be lucky that got negatively affected by this depressing pandemic.
Etihad welcomes reopening of Abu Dhabiedit
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Following an announcement by the Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee, effective December 24, 2020, entry restrictions into Abu Dhabi will be relaxed. International tourists, residents and travellers from selected destinations, flying with Etihad Airways, will be allowed to enter the emirate without the need to selfisolate for 14 days.
By 2023, Saudi Arabia is focusing on attracting new investments worth SAR 220 billion Travel And Tour Worldedit
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By 2023, Saudi Arabia is primarily focusing on attracting new investments worth SAR 220 billion (USD 58 billion) and more than SAR 500 billion (USD 133.27 billion) until 2030. During the 2021 Budget Forum, this was unveiled by the minister of tourism, Ahmad AlKhatib of Saudi Arabia.
Aeroflot Group carried 27.9 million passengers in 2020 Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Aeroflot Group carried 27.9 million passengers in 2020 Published on : Thursday, December 24, 2020 Russian Airlines, Aeroflot carried 27.9 million passengers, 50.5% down yearonyear. Aeroflot airline carried 13.5 million passengers, a yearonyear decrease of 60.7%. Aeroflot Group and Company RPKs decreased by 56.3% and 64.7% yearonyear, respectively.
Google launches new site to help travel industry gauge demandedit
Express Computer – Online Web
During the same period, the tool shows that the top demand for outbound travel from India by air came for Male, Bangkok and Dubai, while the top growing cities by search interest were Male, Genoa and Boston. In addition, the website also hosts the Travel Analytics Center.
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Singapore Airlines Offers COVID Passports For Safe Travel; All About Health Certificatesedit
Republic World – Online Web
IATA begun trials for the digital travel pass called the CommonPass digital health passport early in October and will expand use by December end with JetBlue, Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic for flights departing to New York, Boston, London, and Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong set to make Christmas Village, NY Countdown & Chinese New Year specialedit
The Economic Times – Online Web
Playing its part in fighting the COVID 19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has made new arrangements for upcoming mega-events: Hong Kong WinterFest, Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations, and Chinese New Year Celebrations.
Soak in the Christmas Cheer with Hong Kongs Winterfest IBG Newsedit
Daily Hunt – Online Web
Christmas in Hong Kong Soak in the Christmas Cheer with Hong Kongs Winterfest Hong Kong organizes various Online Activities to kickstart the festivities Kids to record Christmas Performances for Crossplatform Broadcasting Virtual Festive Decorations, Virtual Tour and Checkins.
Christmas is finally here and this is what it looks likeedit
CN Traveller – Online Web
Many Christmas events have been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic but London is festooned with Christmas lights across the capital. Photo: Joseph Okpako/Getty Images (Hong Kong).
Hong Kong set to make Christmas Village, NY Countdown & Chinese New Year specialedit
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Playing its half in combating the COVID19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Tourism Board HKTB ) has made new preparations for upcoming mega occasions: Hong Kong Winter Fest Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations , and Chinese New Year Celebrations Hong Kong Winter Fest.