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When in Indonesiaedit
Travel Plus Leisure – Online Web
For creature comforts, look no further than Bintan Island. Home to pristine beaches, world class golf courses, Southeast Asia’s largest swimming pool, as well as natural sites that allow glamping, diving, and many water sports, Bintan is where modernity meets tranquillity. Several independent beach resorts and a range of recreational facilities located within the integrated Bintan Resorts make sure your holiday planning is a piece of cake.
The 26th Edition Of The Dubai Shopping Festival Opens Amidst Great Fanfareedit
The Times of India – Online Web
The opening day of the 26th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) on Dec 17, 2020 was truly delightful for all. It was a mega-hit with the visitors and residents in Dubai. Families, music fans, foodies, and shopping enthusiasts witnessed high octane entertainment and activities as the Dubai Shopping Festival got underway in its truly spectacular style.
Thailand to Extend Travel Subsidies As Outbreak Halts Bookingsedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
16, just one day before the seafood vendor that started the latest outbreak tested positive for Covid19, Thailand had eased restrictions on foreign tourists from 56 countries It is still mulling setting up golf or wellness quarantines to attract high end travelers from South Korea, Japan, Sweden, Germany, and the U
Thailand bans New Year gatherings to contain virus outbreakedit
Reuters – Online Web
Thailand imposed a ban on Wednesday on large gatherings and events across the country in an effort to contain its worst coronavirus epidemic yet during New Year, with active cases in over half of its provinces.
Thai Tourist City Of Pattaya Placed Under COVID19 Lockdownedit
Republic World – Online Web
After months of seeming to have the COVID19 situation under control, Thailand has seen two major clusters develop since midDecember. One has mainly infected hundreds of migrant workers from Myanmar at a seafood market near Bangkok, while in recent days another cluster has grown connected to a gambling den in an eastern province.
One for Alledit
Travel Plus Leisure – Online Web
A Favourite Among Families, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai offers guests the chance to sit back and enjoy five star amenities along with worldclass service, stunning seascapes, exemplary dining experiences, and premium entertainment.
Fearing COVID19, Chinese tourists opt for new year close to homeedit
DelhiDubai air route is currently the fifth busiest in the worldedit
The Times of India – Online Web
According to latest reports, the Delhi Dubai, and Mumba iDubai international routes are now among the busiest in the world The report mentions that Delhi Dubai is the fifth busiest international air route in the world , while Mumbai Dubai is the 10th busiest.
Covid19 updates: US reports first case of new variant, Indonesia bans entry of foreignersedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Indonesias foreign minister Retno Marsudi said that visitors from abroad will be banned from entering the country for a period of two weeks in order to keep out the new potentially more contagious variant of Covid19. The new order which will be effective from January 1 comes after the government had banned passengers arriving from the UK, and tightened rules for those arriving from Australia and Europe.
Brew Masteredit
Travel Plus Leisure – Online Web
I’ve had some of the best coffee in the plantations of Chikmagalur. One of my finest experiences was at a cafe in Bali, where the cafe served specialty coffee during the day and turned into a bar at night that dished out delicious cold brew martinis.
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Video of kangaroo enjoying tummy tickle becomes 2nd top performing post of 2020 by Tourism Australiaedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Tourism Australias official Instagram account is doing a countdown of the top performing posts of 2020 as the year draws to a close. From an image to two penguins cuddling as they gaze upon the Melbourne skyline to a magnificent video showing a humpback whale, these shares are genuinely marvellous.
UAE airlines violates air bubble agreement Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
UAE airlines violates air bubble agreement Published on : Wednesday, December 30, 2020 The ministry of civil aviation in India has found breaches of the air bubble agreement put in place between India and the United Arab Emirates by some UAE airlines that carried unauthorised transit passengers from India.
Tourism Looks Forward with Determination post 2020 : UNWTOedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
We are almost at the end of what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism. Almost overnight, the pandemic brought global tourism to a complete standstill. Millions of people missed chances to explore different places and embrace different cultures and customs.
Industry Optimistic for a Better 2021edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The year 2020 will be remembered as the worst year for travel and tourism industry in the coming years. The COVID19 pandemic brought down the industry to a sudden halt. International borders remain closed since March 2020.
How to Plan a Revenge Vacation at Four Seasons Resort Orlando Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
How to Plan a Revenge Vacation at Four Seasons Resort Orlando Published on : Wednesday, December 30, 2020 For many, its safe to say 2020 put a real wrench in ones travel plans. With this New Year, many travellers are ready to take a muchneeded, long awaited vacation, and Orlando ranks among the top 2021 trending travel destinations. Below are ways to make a 2021 Orlando vacation at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort next level and make up for lost travel memories: For many, its safe to say 2020 put a real wrench in ones travel plans.
Greece hoping for tourism recovery from summer 2021 after pandemic slumpedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Greeces tourism sector is expected to recover next summer following a dramatic fall in revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic this year, a senior industry official said on Tuesday. Tourism is the main driver of Greeces economy, accounting for about 20% of its output and employing one in five workers.
Egypts Tourism Ministry approves 3year exhibition abroad Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Egypts Tourism Ministry approves 3year exhibition abroad Published on : Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Egypts Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has approved a foreign exhibition that will last for more than three years, from November 2021 to January 2025, Hussein Duqail, a researcher specializing in Greek and Roman Antiquities confirmed.
Chinese tourists, gripped by coronavirus fears, scale back domestic travel plansedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Zhou Weihong, deputy general manager at Spring Tour, the travel arm of Shanghaibased Spring Group, said her agency had rolled out new offerings aimed at local tourism. Around Shanghai, there are many splendid things people can do, and there are great hotels and hot springs, Zhou said.
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Hong Kong New Year Countdown celebration goes onlineedit
India Blooms – Online Web
Despite Covid19, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is gearing up for festive cheers. This New Years Eve (31 Dec 2020), for the first time, the HKTBs signature Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations will go online. Everyone around the world can join in the celebration wherever they are located using their mobile phones or via computers.