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Why Indonesia is vaccinating its working population first, not elderlyedit
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.
Update 1Singapore may relax curbs for vaccinated travellers as WEF nearsedit
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.
Thailand Reports Record Daily Cases as More Curbs Imposededit
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
Thailand imposes partial lockdown amid new COVID19 outbreakedit
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.
Singapore will consider relaxing curbs for vaccinated travellers: government officialedit
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.
Singapore Set For Slow Recovery From Pandemic After Worst Recessionedit
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.
Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay reopens in Singapore after renovationedit
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.
Indonesia Nov foreign visitor arrivals fall 86%edit
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
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U.S. Travel Mourns Passing of Disneys Richard Bates Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The American travel and tourism community shares the deep sadness of so many at hearing of Richards unexpected passing. It was a pleasure and a privilege to have known and worked with Richard for many years.
Ministry of Tourisms Year End Review 2020edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India has highlighted the major milestones achieved during the year 2020. T3 carries here the release issued by the Ministry. Bharat Parv: The Ministry organized the Bharat Parv at the Gyan Path and Red Fort Ground, Delhi from 26th to 31st January 2020, as a part of the Republic Day Celebrations. The theme of the Bharat Parv was 150 Years of Mahatma and Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.
Heres why you #CantSkipPortugal in 2021edit
India Blooms – Online Web
Portugal is a country that you simply cannot skip. Named Europes leading destination for the fourth consecutive year, Portugal bagged 27 awards at the World Travel Awards this year, it is in the top 3 of the 2020 Global Peace Index, the ranking of the safest countries in the world and is also the first country to receive the Safe Travels seal from the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Good news for people with wanderlust: Frequent travellers 7 pc happieredit
ANI News – Online Web
The new study was publlished in the journal of Tourism Analysis. ChunChu (Bamboo) Chen, an assistant professor in the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University, conducted a survey to find out why some individuals travel more frequently than others and whether or not travel and tourism experiences have a prolonged effect on happiness and wellness.
Balance sheet turbulence for Indian airlines to continue in FY2022: ICRAedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The Fiscal 2022 is set to see a robust YoY growth of Rs 78% in domestic air passenger traffic and Rs 164% in international air passenger traffic due to the rising leisure travel and gradual opening up of corporate offices and low base of FY2021.
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Singapores Changi airport to open for public with camping and dining facilities during Covid eraedit
News Ventures Nation Scoop – Online Web
There have been different setbacks, too. An extremely anticipated air journey bubble with Hong Kong that may have averted quarantine was delayed after a spike in instances in Hong Kong. Singapore Airlines Ltd. has been hit more durable than some regional rivals as a result of it has no home market to fall again on.
How Singapores Changi Airport is reinventing itself for return of business travel amid Covidedit
The Print – Online Web
There have been other setbacks, too. A highly anticipated air travel bubble with Hong Kong that would have avoided quarantine was delayed after a spike in cases in Hong Kong. Singapore Airlines Ltd. has been hit harder than some regional rivals because it has no domestic market to fall back on.
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Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations Welcomed 2021 Online with a Spectacular Videoedit
PR Newswire Yahoo Finance – Online Web
When the clock struck midnight (HKT), a two-minute video went live and was streamed on the HKTBs official website and social media platforms, featuring fireworks and lighting effects over Hong Kongs iconic Victoria Harbour The video included New Years greetings, such as 2021 and Happy New Year, sending out sincere blessings to the people of Hong Kong and the rest of the world.