Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Dubai now comes to U.K.s red list with travel ban from United Arab Emirates Published on : Friday, January 29, 2021 Dubai, has been placed on the UKs red list meaning that flights services suspended from today. Dubai is one of the most popular travel destinations among U.K. citizens.

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In the bazaar, SOTCs Holiday Experts will help the customers by acquainting them with various important aspects for travelling like health and safety protocols to follow while travelling in the backdrop of COVID19 pandemic.

BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web

Singapore Tourism Board will be holding a twoday virtual tradeshow Singapo Reimagine MICE Virtual Show for the latest updates and safety protocols Singapore Tourism Board will be holding a twoday virtual tradeshow Singapo Reimagine MICE Virtual Show to help the travel trade connect to 40 leading suppliers including convention centres, hotels, unique meeting venues, destination management companies and tour operators in Singapore.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Singapore will suspend reciprocal green lane travel arrangement with Malaysia, Germany and South Korea for three months from Monday due to the resurgence of Covid19 cases across the world. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday said that Singapore will continue to monitor the global situation and adjust border measures to manage the risk of importation and transmission of the deadly virus.

The Times of India – Online Web

So far, Dubai and Maldives are among the few countries open for tourists from abroad, including India, who test negative before departure for these two places. While UAE has testing on arrival too, Maldives only requires a predeparture negative report making it a big hit with Indians.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Singapore Tourism Board is set to host a twoday Singapo Reimagine MICE Virtual Show on March 3 and 4, 2021 connecting up to 40 leading suppliers including convention centres, hotels, unique meeting venues, destination management companies and tour operators.

CN Traveller – Online Web

If youre itching to take that overseas vacation but are still worried about air travel, heres a little note of reassurance. Airlines have taken it upon themselves to make the experience of flying as safe and contactless as possible.

The Times of India – Online Web

The Ministry of Public Healths Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) of Thailand for COVID19 has announced new options for quarantine Visitors will now have an option to spend their 14day quarantine period in one of the government approved golf resorts As per the latest reports, the department has announced a list of government approved golf resorts that will enable foreign golfers with advance arrangements for golfing in Thailand to undergo a golf quarantine as an alternative option for local state quarantine

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Thailand Tourism launches virtual tourism to top destinations Published on : Thursday, January 28, 2021 The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a virtual reality tour to top four leading tourism destinations, comprising of Phuket, Bangkok, Surat Thani, and Chiang Mai.

Live Mint – Online Web

Singapore and India are in talks about resuming scheduled commercial passenger flights gradually between the two countries, a top aviation authority official said on Thursday. However, Singapore is not discussing an air travel bubble arrangement with India, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) transport director Daniel Ng said.

Bloomberg Quint -Online Web

By the diminished standards of the pandemic era, this is a big win. Its also one achieved through strong deployment of government clout. Many outside observers, some of which tout Singapores Covid19 response as a model, might then puzzle at the theme of the Institute of Policy Studies annual Singapore Perspectives conference.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Dubai imposed further restrictions on air travel and hospitals as coronavirus cases continue to climb in the United Arab Emirates. The Middle East business hub reduced the validity of PCR test to three days from four irrespective of the country they are coming from, according to a statement. It also made it mandatory to have prior appointments for hospital visits.

Live Mint – Online Web

Dubai’s stock index slumped the most in a week as the city imposed further restrictions on air travel and hospitals amid another record surge in coronavirus cases. The Middle East business hub reduced the validity of PCR tests to three days from four irrespective of the country they are coming from, according to a statement issued late on Wednesday.

Devdis Course – Online Web

As a lone worker in protective gear sprayed disinfectant outside Beijing Railway Station, a slow trickle of passengers wheeled suitcases into the entrance hall marking the quietest start in recent times to Chinas Lunar New Year travel season.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

At the Beijing station, only about five of 15 security gates were open and the usual lines at ticket windows and passengers camped on the central plaza were nowhere to be seen. China has in recent years upgraded systems along with building the world’s largest highspeed rail network, but passenger numbers have remained heavy.

Business Today – Online Web

Boeings 737 Max aircraft were grounded across the world after two fatal air crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Earlier this week, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency had cleared 737 Max aircraft to fly again. The Federal Aviation Administration of US had given the clearance to the aircraft for commercial operations in November last year.

Web In Travel – Online Web

Nearly half (47%) of travellers surveyed globally say they are planning to travel internationally in 2021, including 61% of Singapore travellers One in 10 (11%) of Singaporean respondents have already booked an international trip for 2021 2.

Auto Hindustantimes – Online Web

Adventures Overland is inviting people to a book a ticket for the service that is slated to start from Imphal in Manipur from November 14. The bus will make way through Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia before entering Singapore. Some of the cities of note in this trip are Kale and Yangon in Myanmar, Bangkok and Krabi in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur.

The Times of India – Online Web

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a virtual reality tour to top four leading tourism destinations, comprising Phuket, Bangkok, Surat Thani, and Chiang Mai Reportedly, the tours will be an immersive 360 adventure that enables visitors explore the spots in 3D

The live Mirror – Online Web

One of the Zoo in Singapore becomes the first ever to welcome a lion cub through artificial process. The baby cub has been conceived through an artificial insemination. It looks beautiful and healthy. It is rare for the lions to be conceived through an artificial insemination. The newly born male cub has been named, Simba by the Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) and its pictures are going viral on the internet.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Indonesia looking to China for economic recovery Published on : Wednesday, January 27, 2021 In the midst of rising relief and optimism concerning vaccinations, countries like Indonesia are now looking to China for their economic recovery, at least for a part of it when it comes to tourism.

Republic World – Online Web

China has given over 22 million COVID19 vaccine shots to date as it carries out a drive ahead of next months Lunar New Year holiday, health authorities said Wednesday. The effort, which began six weeks ago, targets key groups such as medical and transport workers and has accelerated Chinas vaccination program.

IT News Online – Online Web

With most international borders closed, this Lunar New Year domestic destinations are set to enjoy the spotlight with and places like Xian (China), Medan (Indonesia) and Langkawi (Malaysia) making a debut in their markets top eight Lunar New Year destinations waiting to be explored.

India News – Online Web

Dubai, Rome, Paris, Hanoi, Crete, Bangkok, Barcelona and Istanbul completed the list of the top 10 most popular destinations in the world, but Edinburgh also featured at number 22. Trip advisors 10 most popular destinations for 2021 Bali, Indonesia London, England Dubai, United Arab Emirates Rome, Italy Paris, France Hanoi, Vietnam Crete, Greece Bangkok, Thailand Barcelona, Spain Istanbul, Turkey

Republic World News 18 – Online Web

As the nationwide coronavirus vaccine programme is well underway in the UAE, some restaurants in Dubai are now offering discounts to those who have had their jabs. According to a local media outlet Emirates Woman, four restaurants owned by the Gates Hospitality are offering 10 per cent deductions off bills for those who have had the first dose of a vaccine and 20 per cent for those who have taken two. The eateries are offering a discount in a bid to encourage people to spread love, not rona.

India News – Online Web

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said on Tuesday that passengers who bought tickets for flights scheduled from Jan. 28 to March 8 are entitled to full refunds, as the government looks to reduce population flows over Lunar New Year. [B9N2J804J]

Devdis Course – Online Web

China recorded its lowest daily increase in COVID19 cases in more than two weeks, official data showed on Wednesday, suggesting aggressive measures implemented to curb a resurgence of the disease are working. The National Health Commission said 75 new confirmed cases were reported on Jan. 26, down from 82 a day earlier, and the lowest single day rise since Jan. 11. Fiftyfive of the new cases were local transmission, with the remaining 20 classified as imported cases.

Telangana Today – Online Web

The creation Dancing in Unison was unveiled in Little India in Singapore By | Published: 8:06 pm New Delhi: One of Singapores tallest murals the recently unveiled Dancing in Unison borrows from the iconic imagery of both Indias Gond art and Singapores contemporary art. It was created by Indian Gond artist Bhajju Shyam and Singaporean artist Sam Lo for Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and St+art India Foundation (St+art), the collaborative artwork in Little India, Singapore.

Business Insider – Online Web

Other countries have taken a different approach by enticing business and workrelated travelers. For example, tropical hotspots like Aruba have set up programs intended reel in the work from anywhere crowd , while Singapore is currently creating a luxury fourstar bubble hotel specifically for business travel.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Foreign tourist arrivals into Thailand plunged to the lowest level in at least 12 years after the country closed its borders to contain the coronavirus outbreak, with a resurgence in infections now undermining efforts to reopen the industry.

Live Mint – Online Web

Dubai restaurants have begun offering discounts to customers who have been inoculated against coronavirus, amid a vaccination drive as the emirate seeks to fight the pandemic without closing its doors. The United Arab Emirates says it has already vaccinated some 2.5 million of its population of about 10 million, the secondhighest rate globally after Israel.

CNBC TV18 – Online Web

With a spike of cases in North China, in the Hebei, Heilongjiang provinces, the Chinese government is pushing for people to stay at home rather than travel. Last week, they passed a new policy that requires people who travel to rural areas to provide a negative COVID19 test within seven days before departure, followed by 14 days of home quarantine after they reach.

The Times of India – Online Web

The beautiful island destination in Indonesia is taking all the precautions to save themselves from the highly contagious COVID19 virus The island started fining people for mask violations back in August While locals follow the rules, foreigners often tend to ignore these

TTN World Wide – Online Web

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines largest national flag carrier, has launched yet another seat sale in celebration of the muchawaited festivals in the Philippines, this time offering DubaiManila fights for as low as AED300 ($81.6) oneway base fare.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

Thailand last year sought to attract longterm foreign visitors such as retirees keen to undergo its rigorous testing and quarantine requirements but few came. International visitor arrivals fell to around 6.8 million last year, from a record 40 million in 2019.

Web In Travel – Online Web

Nearly half (47%) of travellers surveyed globally say they are planning to travel internationally in 2021, including 61% of Singapore travellers One in 10 (11%) of Singaporean respondents have already booked an international trip for 2021 2.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

At night, tourists can see the most terrifying views of the volcano. Being alone at night on the edge of a volcano is beyond the world experience. It is more important if you want to visit a genderfree country, as Indonesia is the best place for sex life.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

In the new normal ,the Indian millennial traveller would play a critical role in the recovery of the region and therefore this recovery is not encouraging for the domestic hotel industry but also for neighboring Asian markets that rely on China and India to drive their tourism markets. Kamesh Shukla, EVP and Head APMEA, RateGain, said.

Hindustan Times  – Online Web

Denmark has temporarily suspended all flights from the United Arab Emirates for five days after suspicion arose that the coronavirus tests that can be obtained before leaving Dubai are not reliable, authorities announced Friday.

DT Next – Online Web

The global recession has slashed demand for commodities, decimating copper producers like Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and countries dependent on oil like Angola and Nigeria. As Covid19 cases have soared, that has depressed tourism, costing jobs and revenue in Thailand, Indonesia, and Morocco.

Business Insider – Online Web

Footage of people performing the exercise on the Indonesian island has been circulating on social media this week. It became mandatory to wear a face mask in public in Bali in August 2020, but 90% of people caught ignoring the rule are foreign tourists, police officer Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara told AFP.

Republic World – Online Web

Denmark has temporarily suspended all flights from the United Arab Emirates for five days after suspicion arose that the coronavirus tests that can be obtained before leaving Dubai are not reliable, authorities announced Friday.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

Bali, Indonesia In recent years, Bali has been a popular and bestregarded romantic destination. The perfect place to enjoy, vacation and relax. It is highly recommended for couples to spend a special time alone.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) has appointed BRANDit as its official representative in India. BRANDit will handle marketing, sales, and Public Relations for the island nation in the Indian subcontinent.

Morung Express – Online Web

In a statement on Wednesday, the Japan Tourism Agency said that in in 2020 the number of foreign visitors tumbled to 4.12 million, well below the governments lofty target of attracting 40 million foreign visitors in 2020 when Tokyo was originally scheduled to host the since postponed Olympic and Paralympic Games, reports Xinhua news agency.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Vietnams Son Doong largest cave in the world is a tourism attraction Published on : Thursday, January 21, 2021 Gigantic rock formations of the size of multistorey buildings appear above Ho Minh Phuc, as he makes a path through the gloom inside the worlds largest cave.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

People travelling to Australia from most countries will need to test negative for the coronavirus within 72 hours before they depart, starting Friday. The countrys Health Minister Greg Hunt said Thursday he signed orders to also require all international passengers to wear masks on their flights.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Thailand plans to introduce a curriculum to promote the use of marijuana in meals and cosmetics as the South Asian nation seeks to ride a wave of growing demand for cannabis to lure foreign tourists.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Thailand, which was relatively successful last year in containing the pathogen, is betting on wider availability of the vaccine to revive its tourism reliant economy thats devastated by the pandemic The Southeast Asian nation has set a target of inoculating at least 50% of the nations population before the end of 2021 as it battles a new wave of infections thats seen total cases almost triple in the past month to almost 13,000.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government donated 50,000 doses of a China manufactured COVID19 vaccine to Seychelles while the Indian government has offered 100,000 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine by the end of January.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

As per a statement from the Royal Oman Police, As part of the efforts to support the tourism sector in the Sultanate, it has been decided to extend the exemption period for the nationals of 103 countries from the entry visa for up to 14 days as part of specific regulations and conditions.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

flydubai has announced the resumption of flights to Qatar. A double daily service from Dubai International (DXB) to Dohas Hamad International Airport (DOH) will start from January 26. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer, flydubai, said, with todays announcement we see the flydubai network grow to 64 destinations.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Etihad Airways one of the first airlines to launch IATA Travel Pass globally Published on : Thursday, January 21, 2021 The International Air Transport Association and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a partnership to launch the IATA Travel Pass for Etihad Airways guests.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Tourism will be an area of focus, alongside housing, transport and agriculture. The national lottery funding is an injection of adrenaline at the beginning of a long journey, said Karen Mitchell, CEO of Cumbria Action for Sustainability (Cafs).

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

21 and remain in place until further notice after inspections showed an increase in violations of regulations in place to limit the spread of the pandemic, Dubais Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing said in a circular It didnt specify what activities would be affected but the rules have been widely interpreted to mean live shows or music.

The New Indian Express  – Online Web

Dubais tourism department Thursday announced an immediate halt to all live entertainment at hotels and restaurants, a day after suspending nonurgent surgeries at hospitals to deal with an influx of COVID19 patients. Both decisions come after months of Dubai promoting itself as the ideal pandemicfriendly vacation spot while coronavirus infections skyrocketed.

The Times of India – Online Web

Dubai has suspended nonessential surgery for a month and live entertainment in hotels and restaurants until further notice as coronavirus infections surge Dubais health regulator said in a circular published on its website on Wednesday that the decision, which takes effect on Thursday and could be extended, was aimed at ensuring the preparedness of health facilities to manage Covid19 cases

Telangana Today – Online Web

The United Arab Emirates has been witnessing a surge of novel coronavirus cases lately. The tourist dependent Dubai, an important emirate of UAE federation, has announced suspension of nonessential surgeries for one month but extended further.

Live Mint – Online Web

China plans to impose strict COVID testing requirements during the Lunar New Year holiday season, when tens of millions of people are expected to travel, as it battles the worst wave of new infections since March 2020. The commercial hub of Shanghai reported its first locally transmitted cases in two months on Thursday, underscoring the growing risk of the virus spreading elsewhere.

News On Air – Online Web

China continues to see COVID surge, tough travel restrictions ahead of Chinese New Year AIR Beijing local govt said that the epidemic prevention and control situation in Beijing is more complicated and severe.

BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web

Extending its portfolio to three hotels, Avani Hotels & Resorts debuts in Bangkok. Avani Hotels & Resorts opens Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites in Bangkok. With this hotels opening, it would become the third hotel launched by the Avani brand in the UAE after Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai and Avani Deira Dubai Hotel and thereby growing its network in the region.

The Times of India – Online Web

When in Dubai, how can one miss out on the classic Arabic food! You can start the day with an Emirati breakfast at Arabian Tea House in the Al Hahidi Historical District or Logma at Dubai Mall, then try authentic Emirati dishes such as Machboos (a chicken and ricebased dish along with loomy, a dried lemon that lends a uniquely tangy flavor) and Ouzi (a roast lamb or mutton served on a bed of rice) at local restaurants such as Al Fanar Restaurant and Caf.

Business Standard – Delhi Business Standard – Mumbai  Business Standard – Bangalore Indonesia is set to remove energy, communications, and tourism from a list of sectors restricted to foreigners in a bid to boost investments and create jobs. The list of industries limited to foreign investment has been cut to just 48, from more than 300, according to a draft of the presidential decree.

Devdis Course – Online Web

The number of foreign visitors to Japan plunged 87% in 2020 to a 22year low as the country mostly closed its borders in response to the COVID19 pandemic, Japan National Tourism Organization data showed on Wednesday.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

One of the best places to visit in the United Arab Emirates is the Wild Wadi Water Park. It is a wellknown water park located in front of the true beauty of Dubai, which is the Burj Al Arab. It is the best place to offer 30 rides, including 17 water rides for the family.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

With a halt on international leisure travel, Singapore Tourism Board is piloting a programme to test bedsafe itineraries for the MICE segment. For a start, we are piloting a framework to test bedsafe itineraries, starting with delegates arriving in Singapore for MICE events, said GB Srithar, Regional Director (India, Middle East, South Asia), Singapore Tourism Board.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

While Thailand is seeking to cash in on the popularity of marijuana among tourists, its recreational use remains forbidden Those found in possession and trafficking could be punished with long prison terms and large fines

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

The current are a based control measures have allowed most part of the economy to continue to operate as usual, but looser restrictions mean that it could take longer before the country can virtually eliminate local infections, like it did with a nationwide lockdown last year The current areabased control measures have allowed most part of the economy to continue to operate as usual, but looser restrictions mean that it could take longer before the country can virtually eliminate local infections, like it did with a nationwide lockdown last year(Thailand).

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

Masahiko Koyama, President of Prince Hotels Inc. said he could not be more excited to bring the best of Japan to Thailands cosmopolitan capital of Bangkok, with the new The Prince Akatoki property signing. Together with StayWell Holdings, we look forward to continuing to transform Prince Hotels Inc.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Singapore Airlines Ltd. has set up predeparture coronavirus tests for passengers through its booking platforms as part of efforts to revive travel demand destroyed by the pandemic. People flying from Singapore as well as those travelling to the citystate from Jakarta and Medan in Indonesia can take tests at clinics and get results within 36 hours.

The Times of India – Online Web

So far, Dubai and Maldives are among the few countries open for tourists from abroad, including India, who test negative before departure for these two places While UAE has testing on arrival too, Maldives only requires a predeparture negative report.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Europe remains the region hardest hit by curbs on travel, with carriers operating at about a quarter of their capacity before the start of the Covid19 pandemic, according to John Grant, an analyst at aviation data group OAG Even China, which spent the latter part of last year flying more or less as normal, has seen a 12% reduction in flights as of Jan Even China, which spent the latter part of last year flying more or less as normal, has seen a 12% reduction in flights as of Jan (Singapore)

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Dubais Emirates and Abu Dhabis Etihad Airways have partnered with the International Air Transport Association to introduce a travel pass for passengers who have been inoculated against Covid19 or have tested negative. The IATA Travel Pass will be offered on selected flights from Abu Dhabi in the first quarter, state owned Etihad said on Tuesday. The carrier will extend the pass to other destinations if the initial trial is successful.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation and promote online services and platforms designed to facilitate processes for the issuance of residency permits for various investor programmes and special visas.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Thailand, which was relatively successful last year in containing the pathogen, is betting on wider availability of the vaccine to revive its tourism reliant economy thats devastated by the pandemic Authorities are battling a new wave of infections thats seen total cases almost triple in the past month to more than 12,000

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Thailand is battling a resurgence in coronavirus cases that began in mid December and has spread to 61 of Thailands 77 provinces The new outbreak prompted government to impose localized restrictions on businesses and travel in areas that account for about 75% of the nations economic output

The Times of India – Online Web

All those travelling to Singapore , including permanent residents and Singaporeans, will now be required to undertake COVID19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore This was announced by the Ministry of Health recently Singapore has been witnessing a rise in the Coronavirus cases, particularly arriving from other countries

News Patrolling – Online Web

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been awarded the Diamond rating the highest level attainable in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying audit of global airlines. The audit, which was jointly conducted by industry body Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and aviation strategy firm SimpliFlying, involved a quantitative 58point checklist covering 10 categories. These included testing, tracing, on the ground procedures, inflight measures, and partnerships to further enhance safety integrity.

News 18 -Online Web

Malaysia on Tuesday said it would extend lockdown restrictions across most of the country as it grappled with a rise in coronavirus infections. Last week, the capital Kuala Lumpur and six states went into a two week lockdown. Essential sectors including manufacturing, plantations, and construction were allowed to stay open, but a nationwide travel ban was implemented.

The Indian Express – Online Web

Since becoming one of the world’s first destinations to open up for tourism, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has promoted itself as the ideal pandemic vacation spot. It cannot afford otherwise, analysts say, as the virus shakes the foundations of the city-states economy.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

The evergreen Great Wall of China is another beautiful place in the world that should be planned for your next trip. The Great Wall of China is one of the longest artificial walls and one of the best tourist destinations in China. The amazing manmade wall structure and the overall surrounding beauty of this wall are just enchanting. You can experience the beautiful natural landscape while traveling on this wall and experience the aweinspiring views that are quite satisfying.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a COVID19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced. This will take effect from 11.59 pm on January 24 as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported COVID19 cases, reported the Channel News Asia.

The Print The Indian Express – Online Web

The government should consider waiving the twoweek isolation requirement for visitors from regions of countries with no local infections for more than 60 days, Vichit Prakobgosol, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents, said in late September. He was hoping to have the rule relaxed for visitors from some parts of China, Thailands biggest source of tourism income. But no such deal was concluded

Business World – Online Web

‘Malaysia will introduce 15 billion ringgit ($3.71 billion) worth of additional stimulus measures to support its pandemic hit economy and fight COVID19, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Monday. Last week, Malaysia declared a state of emergency and imposed a nationwide travel ban and lockdowns in the capital and five states to help curb the spread of the outbreak, which has been worsening in recent days in the Southeast Asian country.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

Jerusalem, with the cities of Lisbon, Barcelona, Dubai, Johannesburg and Paris, to launch International Travel Tech Forum, which will promote travel tech startups and tourism innovation around the world The Jerusalem Entrepreneurs Tourism Hub (JETH) and the Jerusalem Development Authority are leading the initiative.

Business World – Online Web

The organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai said on Saturday they are committed to hosting the event which was postponed for a year due to coronavirus, but are ready for all possible scenarios amid a new global wave of the pandemic.

Money Control – Online Web

As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantinefree escape despite a sharp rise in cases. While maskwearing and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourismreliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and megamalls open for business.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Nearly three million people were put under lockdown in China Monday after a surge in coronavirus cases linked to a travelling salesman in the countrys northeast. While China has largely brought the virus under control, a sharp rise in cases in the past few weeks has prompted fresh lockdowns, travel restrictions and multiple rounds of mass testing.

Business Today – Online Web

All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a COVID19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced. This will take effect from 11.59 pm on January 24 as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported COVID19 cases, reported the Channel News Asia.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Thailand is pitching half a dozen golf courses as state quarantine centers to foreign tourists Published on : Saturday, January 16, 2021 Thailand is pitching half a dozen lush green golf courses as state quarantine centers to foreign tourists with the country aiming to gradually reopen its tourism industry.

Live Mint – Online Web

Singapore will require all inbound travellers to take a Covid test upon arrival in the citystate from Jan. 25 amid a resurgence of cases globally, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. Citizens and permanent residents of Singapore who return from either the United Kingdom or South Africa will also be subject to an additional seven-day self-isolation at their place of residence following their 14day stay at a dedicated facility, according to the statement.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a Covid19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Australia all but closed its borders to travelers last year to stop the spread of the coronavirus Arrivals are capped, and those who do enter have to undergo a strict quarantine for two weeks Many of its citizens abroad have struggled to get home (Dubai)

Business World – Online Web

Following a surge in COVID19 cases and the discovery of a new strain in the United Kingdom, Singapore has tightened its border restrictions taking effect from January 25, The Strait Times reported citing Ministry of Health (MOH) on Saturday.

Republic World – Online Web

Singapore Airlines Offers COVID Passports Earlier Flag carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced the launch of an app that acts like a Digital Health Passport which will carry information about a passengers COVID19 negative diagnosis and vaccination for easy passage through the airport. Dubbed as the COVID19 passport, the systemic framework was designed by Singaporean firms SGInnovate and Accredify.

Republic World – Online Web

Comparing Inter and Intra country travels, the Agency touted that domestic travel had shown much more resilience than international. It added that within country travel had already reached prepandmeic levels in multiple aisan giants like Russia and China.

Live Mint – Online Web

All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a COVID19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced. This will take effect from 11.59 pm on January 24 as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported COVID19 cases, reported the Channel News Asia.

Travel and Tour World -Online Web

Thailand is pitching half a dozen golf courses as state quarantine centers to foreign tourists Published on : Saturday, January 16, 2021 Thailand is pitching half a dozen lush green golf courses as state quarantine centers to foreign tourists with the country aiming to gradually reopen its tourism industry.

Money Control – Online Web

Dubai on Saturday unveiled the signature pavilion for the upcoming Expo 2020, the worlds fair that is scheduled to open later this year even as the global pandemic that forced its postponement continues to rage.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Dubai, the Middle Easts main business hub, locked down the city for about a month last year and Emirates grounded passenger flights. Its eased entry requirements in recent months in a bid to boost tourism.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Dubai, the Middle Easts main business hub, locked down the city for about a month last year and Emirates grounded passenger flights. Its eased entry requirements in recent months in a bid to boost tourism. Follow more stories on Facebook and Twitter

Telangana Today – Online Web

While Dubai has already made it to our 2021 travel bucket lists, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is yet another reason to plan an early trip to the City of Endless Possibilities! Prep yourself for the very best mix of incomparable deals, delectable menus, retail therapy and topnotch entertainment.

India Blooms – Online Web

China, which is an all-weather ally of Pakistan, has stopped the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating flights for three weeks after 10 passengers tested COVID19 positive, media reports said. PIA Spokesman Abdullah Hafeez confirmed to Geo News that the national flag carrier has temporarily halted the flights after the development.

India Blooms – Online Web

Domestic travel proved more resilient and was the main driver of any glimmer of recovery to the industry, particularly in China and Russia, ICAO notes, where domestic passenger numbers have already returned to the prepandemic levels. Overall, there was a 50 per cent drop in domestic passenger traffic globally, while international traffic fell by 74 per cent, or around 1.4 billion passengers.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Singapore has every reason to be proud of its street food. Hawkers have been around since the 1800s, they currently feed 8 of 10 locals at least once a week. In clusters spread across streets, markets and neighbourhoods are 110 licenced hawker centres, where more than 14,000 cooks operate about 6,000 food stalls.

India News – Online Web

The Japanese government has suspended all its Business Track and Residence Track travel arrangements with other countries, including the SingaporeJapan Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL), from Thursday (14 January) until the state of emergency in the country is lifted.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

The government will issue digital certificates stored on mobile phone apps that people can use as a waiver for the test requirement when they travel by plane, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said in parliamentary hearing on Thursday The plan is meant to encourage people to get vaccinated The plan is meant to encourage people to get vaccinated(Indonesia).

Newsd – Online Web

While Dubai has already made it to our 2021 travel bucket lists, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is yet another reason to plan an early trip to the City of Endless Possibilities! Prep yourself for the very best mix of incomparable deals, delectable menus, retail therapy and topnotch entertainment.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

Adults who book their next flight to Abu Dhabi or Dubai with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, can take their children for free. With every adult ticket booked before 28 January 2021, for travel until 30 September 2021, up to two children will travel free so two adults can bring four children, free.

The Indian Express – Online Web

China says it is now treating more than 1,000 people for COVID19 as numbers of cases continue to surge in the countrys north. The National Health Commission on Friday said 1,001 patients were under care for the disease, 26 of them in serious condition, and that 144 total new cases had been recorded over the past 24 hours.

ORF Online – Online Web

2021 is a very important year for Thailand, which will succeed Sri Lanka as chairman of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for MultiSectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) for 2021. Thailands Ministry of Foreign Affairs has planned in advance to make the event high profile as it is to mark the 24th anniversary of BIMSTEC, which indeed was conceived in Bangkok on 6 June 1997.

Femina – Online Web

The iconic site of Machu Picchu in Peru is leading the way towards responsible tourism with its plan to be carbon neutral Machu Picchu, the Peruvian Wonder of the World, was discovered in 1911 and has been a popular destination for travellers from all around the world till today! This tourist destination belongs to the 15th century Inca civilisation.

Goa Chronicle – Online Web

The global pandemic might have put a dampener on travel in general and life in particular in 2020, however, not for Goan media entrepreneur, lifestyle influence journalist and founder of Think Geek Media, Ethel Da Costa, who released her new book globally on January 1, 2021, on her explorations of cuisine in Malaysia, whilst in lockdown!

The Print – Online Web

Thailand is pitching half a dozen lush green golf courses as state quarantine centers to foreign tourists as the Southeast Asian seeks to gradually reopen its tourism industry. The government approved six golf resorts, including three in Kanchanaburi province, where patrons can enjoy the game and roam freely within the premises rather than confining themselves in their rooms during a twoweek mandatory quarantine, Tourism Authority of Thailand said.

India News – Online Web

A work permit holder from India has tested COVID19 positive in Singapore after rostered routine testing on January 12 and was confirmed along with 37 other imported cases of the disease in the last 24 hours, even as the island nation presses on with its vaccination drive.

Business World – Online Web

Singapore Airlines has raised $500 million in its first U.S. dollar bond issue, which the company will use to buy new aircraft as the global aviation industry prepares for a postpandemic travel rebound. The transaction was finalised early Thursday and the price was set at U.S. treasuries plus 260 basis points, according to a statement from the airline.

Money Control – Online Web

National Transportation Safety Commission (KNKT) officer inspects the debris of Sriwijaya Air flight SJ182, which crashed to the sea, at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia January 13, 2021.

Republic World – Online Web

Healthworkers were seen receiving the vaccine on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali. The Health Ministry is planning to vaccinate more than 1.3 million health workers and 17.4 million public officials in the first stage of the vaccination program. Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, plans to vaccinate two-third of its population of about 270 million people or just over 180 million people.

Devdis Course – Online Web

Dubai based airline Emirates said on Thursday it would temporarily suspend all flights to and from South Africa from Saturday due to operational reasons, without elaborating. Emirates flights to/from South Africa will temporarily be suspended from Saturday 16 January to 28 January 2021 due to operational reasons, the largest carrier in the United Arab Emirates said in a statement.

Idiva – Online Web

Do you know what my new year resolution is this year to be hopeful and grateful! So lets start 2021 with being hopeful hopefully, travelling this year is not going to be anything like the prelockdown days, and jetsetting off to Dubai for a long vacation is going to be the safest bet. With worldclass safety regulations and guidelines in place and just a short 3hour flight, Dubai is the perfect hub for a ton of adventures and activities to explore.

The Indian Express – Online Web

Against the backdrop of a rising Covid19 caseload and the discovery of more contagious strains of the disease, countries around the world including India are currently readying or are in the midst of intense nationwide vaccination drives. In the meantime, travel agencies have already started to launch vaccine tourism packages for wealthy travellers to jump the queue in their own country and get the jab abroad. A popular destination on everyones mind Dubai.

The Times of India – Online Web

It has been almost a year since we are working from home, and we seem to have adapted to this new style of living Travelling is still a taboo, and most of us are quite apprehensive about it But what if we told you that you can change things by working from home from an exotic location But what if we told you that you can change things by working from home from an exotic location (Dubai).

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Thailands Tourism Minister said on Monday he had proposed a plan to allow foreigners to quarantine in some of the countrys many golf resorts to boost the ailing tourism sector during the coronavirus pandemic, reports Reuters.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

There was some good news over the holidays. We continued to prepare for the day that governments are ready to open borderswith testing or with vaccinations. The first pilot of the IATA Travel Pass app was launched in partnership with Singapore Airlines on routes to Kuala Lumpur and to Jakarta. We are still on track for a full rollout of the app during the first quarter of this year, Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO, IATA said.

Travel and Tour World Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Thai Tourism Minister proposes golf course quarantine for foreigners Published on : Wednesday, January 13, 2021 The Thai Tourism Minister said on Monday that he had proposed a plan to allow foreigners to quarantine in some of the countrys many golf resorts to boost the ailing tourism sector during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Business Insider – Online Web

Malaysian Prime Minister said that King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has consented to declaring a state of in the country to stop the Covid19 outbreak. In a televised speech on Tuesday, Muhyiddin said the emergency would last till August 1 or earlier depending on the Covid19 situation, reported.

News 18 – Online Web

Emirates expects its full fleet of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s to be in use by the end of the year as the rollout of coronavirus vaccines renews confidence in travel. Several countries have started or announced programs to inoculate residents, with some believing they can vaccinate a majority of their population this year.

Live Mint – Online Web

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Groups travel, ecommerce and fintech unit airasia.com is in partnership talks with several Middle Eastern and European airlines, its chief executive said on Wednesday. Airasia.com CEO Karen Chan said the company was working on selling more flights on the online platform.

Republic World – Online Web

According to the UKs Department of Transport, those entering the country from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm AlQuwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah will now have to quarantine with immediate effect, mandatorily.

The Economic Times – Online Web

Hendrik Mulyadi was checking his crab traps when he heard a huge explosion on the water nearby. The sea suddenly rose, lifting the Indonesian fishermans boat as smoke filled the air. Im lucky it didnt hit me, he recalled Monday, sitting at his home on Lancang Island and still visibly shaken by what he saw.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Thailand is set to begin inoculating its citizens against Covid19 before the end of February, with the goal of vaccinating at least 33 million people, half the nations population, by the end of 2021. The Southeast Asian nation, battling its biggest wave of coronavirus infections since the pandemic began, will start with doses from Sinovac Biotech Ltd.

India City Blog – Online Web

Taking a strong stand against covid infection in the country, according to reports, Singapore officials have decided to lift restrictions for vaccinated travellers. The top officials claimed that Singapore is planning to lift all restrictions before May 2021 that is the time when yearly World Economic Forum will begin in Asia.

Live Mint – Online Web

Malaysias King AlSultan Abdullah declared a state of emergency across the country on Tuesday to curb the spread of COVID19, after consenting to a request from Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who is facing a leadership challenge. An emergency would give the prime minister and his cabinet extraordinary powers, including allowing the government to introduce laws without the approval of parliament.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

The number of new cases in mainland China reported on Tuesday remained a small fraction of those seen at the height of the outbreak in early 2020. However, authorities are implementing strict curbs whenever new cases emerge.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Tourism spending in Canada surged 56.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2020 but remained less than half its level in the fourth quarter of 2019, Statistics Canada said, reports Xinhua. The 56.4 per cent increase partially offset the large drops in the first and second quarters, which fell 14 per cent and 65 per cent respectively, due to the impact of the COVID19 pandemic.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Nonessential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreation in nature. Essential travel is associated with the operation, maintenance, or usage of critical infrastructure or otherwise required or expressly authorized by law (including other applicable state and local public health directives), including work and study, critical infrastructure support, economic services and supply chains, health, immediate medical care, and safety and security.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Thailand proposes quarantine on golf resorts to boost tourism Published on : Monday, January 11, 2021 Thailands Tourism Minister has proposed a plan to allow foreigners to quarantine in some of the countrys many golf resorts to boost the ailing tourism sector during the COVID19 pandemic.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Thailands Tourism Minister said on Monday he had proposed a plan to allow foreigners to quarantine in some of the countrys many golf resorts to boost the ailing tourism sector during the coronavirus pandemic. We are discussing with the Public Health Ministry and the countrys coronavirus taskforce to offer hotel and golf quarantine for tourists with medical certificates, Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told reporters.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Singapore is progressively reopening its borders and more people around the world are getting vaccinated But analysts expect airline revenues may not fully recover in 2021, as new strains of the coronavirus are found.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

The country also found a variant of the coronavirus similar to the strain discovered in Britain, Health Director General Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a Facebook post Monday night The traveler was found to be positive on Dec 28 and had been isolated for further treatment, he said 28 and had been isolated for further treatment, he said(Malaysia)

SME Times UNI India – Online Web

The Indonesian government on Monday decided to extend its travel restrictions for foreign nationals for two more weeks due to Covid19 concerns, a Minister said. At a press conference here, Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said that the government on Monday started implementing stricter restrictions on community activities for two weeks, reports Xinhua news agency.

News Gram – Online Web

There are several reasons that attract tourists to Dubai. Also, when you have arrived in Dubai, there are many other options that you will not like to miss out such as the ride of the helicopter Dubai. When you are already in Dubai, you will come across this amazing option through which you can explore Dubai from the sky.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

Soccer stars, actors and TV personalities from Cristiano Ronaldo to Maya Jama were among those who enjoyed the Dubai vacation period, working and playing in the Gulf tourist hotspot as Europe suffers strict lockdown of the coronavirus.

The Times of India  – Online Web

Singapore has proved its efficiency to a great extend in controlling the spread of COVID every since its relaxed lockdown rules in June 2020. By way of a strong contact tracing system, strict public compliance, and an extensive ban on foreign travel, daily cases of Coronavirus infections have been nearly zero.

Republic World – Online Web

Indian Embassy in China said on Saturday that there is no positive development on the return of Indian students enrolled in Chinese Universities to resume their studies. With one year to pass, waiting for permission to return to China to resume their studies, thousands of Indian students have no other option than online studies which is difficult especially in the field of medicine.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Passenger traffic through Dubai Airports in 2020 fell by 64% from the year before, as travel restrictions imposed due the coronavirus hammered tourism. The number of people passing through the airport was 17.9 million last year, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. Thats down from 50.4 million in 2019, according to data from the government agency.

Republic World – Online Web

Two Chinese cities have been sealed off as authorities are trying to control the largest outbreak in China in six months, a year after the coronavirus and lockdown started in the nation.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

An Indonesian man booked an entire flight from Jakarta to Bali for himself and his wife to prevent themselves from contracting the coronavirus disease (Covid19). In a series of Instagram stories, socialite Richard Muljadi shared photos of him sitting in a completely empty flight.

News Patrolling – Online Web

China Although most people know China for its manufacturing and technology prowess, tourism is also growing at a fast pace in the country. In 2019, a total of 65.7 million tourists visited the country. China received max tourists from countries such as South Korea, Japan, US, Russia and Vietnam.

The Times of India – Online Web

Thailand has banned food, drink and any kind of printed materials, other than the safety information cards, on board domestic flights. This step has been taken to contain the spread of Coronavirus. As per the reports, airlines found not following regulations, might likely have to face possible penalty from their regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is automatically extending all existing PPS Club and KrisFlyer Elite statuses, for memberships that will expire between March 2021 and February 2022, by another year.

The Times of India – Online Web

If you are wondering what this means, let us clear the air, it certainly does not mean you get some diplomatic immunity if you hold these passports This has strictly got to do with travel, and that is all But it isnt too bad after all Japan stood first, again, with 191 points Japan stood first, again, with 191 points (Singapore).

Reuters – Online Web

Arab states boycotting Qatar could resume travel and trade links with Doha within a week under a U.S.backed deal, but restoring diplomatic ties requires more time as parties work to rebuild trust, a United Arab Emirates official said on Thursday.

Devdis Course – Online Web

Indonesia on Thursday reported a daily record 9,321 new coronavirus infections, bringing its total cases to 797,723, data from its COVID19 task force showed. It was the second consecutive day of reporting record infections. Thursdays data showed 224 people died due to the virus, bringing total fatalities to 23,520.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Positioned between the communities of Dubai Media City, the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, the 48storey and 264rooms property overlooks the Palm Jumeirah. The property features floortoceiling windows, fullyequipped kitchens, interactive living spaces and private terraces and offers sweeping views of the Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai skyline.

MINT – Bangalore  MINT – Delhi MINT – Mumbai

Some short haul destinations such as the UAE, Maldives, and Singapore are trying to woo Indian tourists with influencer campaigns and attractively priced packages in partnership with airlines with popular long haul destinations such as the UK under lockdown because of a surge in covid 19 cases.

The Financial Express – Online Web

The platform reviewed 385 airlines and found that after Qantas, Qatar Airways was the safest airline, followed by Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. Emirates, EVA Air, and Etihad Airways followed in the list, with Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways and British Airways featuring next. Virgin Atlantic also made it to the list, followed by Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

The Times of India – Online Web

The world today is a technologically advanced place, full of wonderful new things At the core of it, all is the need to be sustainable Gone are the days when technology only extended human comfort, as now the environment is at the centre of most conversations Gone are the days when technology only extended human comfort, as now the environment is at the centre of most conversations(Singapore).

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Oman Air set to return to Dubai next week Published on : Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Oman Air has decided to operate five weekly flights to Dubai with services set to start on January 11. Flights to and from Dubai will be operated on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.

Telangana Today – Online Web

Giant snow mazes, illuminated frozen towers and crystal palaces etched from vast blocks of ice greeted visitors to Chinas annual ice festival in Harbin. The frozen dreamscapes have drawn millions of visitors over the years to the wintery northeastern city, which opened the festival on Tuesday despite small Covid19 outbreaks across China.

Live Mint – Online Web

Some shorthaul destinations such as the UAE, Maldives, and Singapore are trying to woo Indian tourists with influencer campaigns and attractivelypriced packages in partnership with airlines with popular longhaul destinations such as the UK under lockdown because of a surge in covid19 cases.

BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web

Waiving fees for rescheduling flights issued in the same travel class, and tourist visas extended for all nationalities for one month free of charge, Dubai is set to welcome visitors in 2021 in partnership with Emirates.

BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web

Amid a year of shutdowns and strictly guided reopenings Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has emerged as Thailands top resort with a number of prestigious International award wins to add to its collection. Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, Thailand which blends contemporary design with traditional Thai hospitality and oldworld charm, has been named the winner in the Top 10 Southeast Asia Resort Hotels category in the annual Travel + Leisure 2020 Worlds Best Awards.

Femina – Online Web

If youre a shopaholic, the Dubai Shopping Festival is on until the end of January 2021 Everyones favourite annual shopping extravaganza, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is on until January 31, 2021 enough time to allow you to book your tickets to the emirate.

MINT – Delhi  MINT – Mumbai

Singapore Home prices rose to the highest in more than two years last quarter as the city-state forecasts a recovery from its worst recession since independence as covid vaccinations are rolled out and restrictions eased, reports Bloomberg.

MINT MINT MINT – Online Web

“Destinations like Dubai and the Maldives have seen 100% growth com- pared with previous months. We have obtained not just queries, but also encouraging bookings for Egypt, and for travel in December,” a SOTC spokesperson said.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Thailand can do anything to attract tourists and local. For this the country organizes its national countdown event with an impressive 25,000 ecofriendly fireworks display running along 1.4 kilometres of Bangkoks Chao Phraya River heralded in the new year for Thais.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

In spite of anxiety about the latest Covid19 outbreak, tourism operators in Thailand are optimistic that their businesses will get back on track this year with the new vaccines to eradicate the virus. The new outbreak stemming from a seafood market in Samut Sakhon has now spread to 53 provinces across the nation, and infections are likely to rise.

India Times – Online Web

While most festivals have ended with the ringing in of the new year, there is one that is still going strong. The Dubai Shopping Festival is still going strong and trust us, you dont want to miss the final days. Year after year, DSF has lived up to its promise of rolling out the most exciting activities for the whole family, bringing together people from diverse cultural backgrounds and nationalities for a grand celebration and this edition is doing just that.

The Times of India – Online Web

As Indonesia prepares to begin mass inoculations against Covid19, its plan to prioritise working age adults over the elderly, aiming to reach herd immunity fast and revive the economy, will be closely watched by other countries. Several countries such as the United States and Britain that have already begun vaccinations are giving priority to elderly people who are more vulnerable to the respiratory disease.

Reuters – Online Web

Singapore said on Monday it will consider relaxing travel restrictions for people who have been vaccinated against COVID19, including for those planning to visit the citystate for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in May.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

The new wave of infections in Thailand, which was relatively successful in containing the pathogen after becoming the first country outside China to report the deadly virus, has prompted authorities to close schools and temporarily shut some businesses including gyms, spas, pubs, and bars in 28 provinces identified as highrisk areas

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Thailand imposes partial lockdown amid new COVID19 outbreak Published on : Monday, January 4, 2021 In light of the new wave of coronavirus cases, Thailands government empowered some provincial governors to set their own restrictions and urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Singapore will consider relaxing curbs for vaccinated travellers: government official travel Updated: Jan 04, 2021, 13:43 IST Singapore will consider relaxing travel restrictions for people who have been vaccinated against Covid19, the cohead of the government’s virus taskforce said on Monday.

Business World – Online Web

Singapore marked its worst ever recession in 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic, although contraction moderated in the fourth quarter as the citystate lifted more coronavirus related curbs, putting the economy on path to a slow and patchy recovery.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay reopens in Singapore after renovation Published on : Monday, January 4, 2021 Formerly known as Marina Mandarin, the all new Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, a Pan Pacific Hotels Group property recently opened its doors in Singapore after a phased S$45 million renovation with a striking focus on sustainability.

Reuters – Online Web

Foreign visitors arriving in Indonesia fell 86 31% in November on a yearly basis to 175,313, as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted global travel, data from the country’s statistics bureau showed on Monday On a monthly basis, foreign visitor arrivals rose 13

The Financial Express – Online Web

Farmtotable concept is here to stay as most people will turn to healthy and immunity boosting eating. Kandima Maldives, a lifestyle resort, has The Fresh Lab, which sources fresh produce from island farms.

Reuters Live Mint -Online Web

Thailands government held off from ordering new nationwide business shutdowns on Sunday amid a wave of coronavirus cases but empowered some provincial governors to set their own restrictions and pleaded with the public not to travel.

India News – Online Web

Thailand has identified its first four cases of the new coronavirus strain that originated in the United Kingdom, the Thai PBS reported Sunday, citing the chief of the Center of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University, Yong Poovorawan.

Telangana Today – Online Web

Indians who have been stranded in Dubai for the last two weeks may resume their journey onward to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait since the ban has been lifted. There is a ban on entry from India and some other countries into Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Dubai Tourism releases new song celebrating the city Published on : Saturday, January 2, 2021 The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) announced the global release of Ya Salam Ya Dubai, a new iconic song that celebrates what makes Dubai one of the best cities in the world.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Officials have tested more than 4.4 million residents in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang after the discovery of a new cluster. So far, only one case has been confirmed from the testing.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Singapore said on Friday it will stop allowing entry to visitors with a recent travel history to South Africa, citing reports of a potentially more contagious strain of the novel coronavirus circulating in the country.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

With more than 475,000 confirmed infections and 9,248 deaths, the Philippines has the second highest number of Covid19 cases and casualties in Southeast Asia after Indonesia. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

Bangkok, Thailand News Highlights According to the source, this news is about New Years Eve fireworks around the world See photos Check all news and articles from the Hollywood news and latest updates.

The Indian Express – Online Web

Heres a sentence that would have seemed like fake news just a year ago: Thousands of Israeli tourists flocked to Dubai, even as Made in Israel alcohol has become ubiquitous on store shelves in the city. The UAE and Israel, after all, only fully normalised diplomatic relations as recently as September 2020.

The Times of India – Online Web

Countdown to a brand new year has already begun While the whole world celebrates the New Years eve in all happy ways possible, some destinations have a welldeserved reputation for traditionally making New Years Eve all bright and shiny and glitzy While the whole world celebrates the New Years eve in all happy ways possible, some destinations have a welldeserved reputation for traditionally making New Years Eve all bright and shiny and glitzy (Bangkok).

Reuters – Online Web

Large crowds took to the streets at midnight on Friday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, celebrating the arrival of 2021 after a year marred by a deadly pandemic that killed thousands there and required the city to be locked down between the end of January and early April.

India News – Online Web

Singapore will restrict travel from South Africa given the deteriorating situation there. In a news release on Friday (1 January), the Ministry of Health (MOH) said that as of 11.59pm on Sunday (3 January), all longterm pass holders and shortterm visitors with recent travel history to South Africa within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into, or transit through, Singapore.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

‘Thailand plans to extend its domestic travel subsidy programme next year as a new outbreak of coronavirus cases hits peoples holiday travel plans, dealing a fresh blow to the tourism dependent economy. The Thai government, which had until recently managed to keep the spread of the virus under control, has been battling a new outbreak that started after a seafood vendor tested positive for Covid19 on December 17.

India City Blog – Online Web

Earlier on Wednesday, Indian student groups in the United Kingdom has urged the government of India to introduce emergency travel plans in extreme exceptional cases as the government has extended the temporary flight ban.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Economically, we are not yet out of the woods either, but we are beginning to see signs of stabilization, with employment picking up and multinational firms making new investments, Lee said in a New Years address We look forward to a rebound in 2021, although the recovery will be uneven, and activity is likely to remain below preCovid19 levels for some time We look forward to a rebound in 2021, although the recovery will be uneven, and activity is likely to remain below preCovid19 levels for some time (Singapore).

Reuters – Online Web

Singapore reported five locally transmitted COVID19 cases on Thursday, its highest number in nearly three months, and was seeking to verify two others suspected of being infected by a highly contagious variant first discovered in Britain.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

With only a few hours left to mark the onset of New Year 2021 celebrations, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has revised the timings of its services from December 31, 2020 till January 2, 2021.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

With record breaking celebrations and worldclass performances, Dubai captures the eyes of the world every time. As the city prepares for celebrations, Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) and Dubai Calendar revealed the main events and activities taking place to usher in the New Year in an unforgettable way.

Reuters – Online Web

Large crowds took to the streets at midnight on Friday in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, celebrating the arrival of 2021 after a year marred by a deadly pandemic that killed thousands there and required the city to be locked down between the end of January and early April. As per tradition, hundreds gathered in front of the old Hankow Customs House building, one of the citys more popular New Years Eve spots.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

China domestic tourism market will receive 10 billion visits per year Published on : Thursday, December 31, 2020 The projections indicate that Chinas domestic tourism market will receive 10 billion visits per year on average, with the consumption reaching 10 trillion yuan (about $1.5 trillion) in the next five years, according to a report issued by the China Tourism Academy.