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Thailand bans in-flight food, drink, all reading materials on domestic flightsedit
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 News Singapore Airlines extends PPS Club & KrisFlyer Elite membership for a year with new featuresedit
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 most powerful passports in the world in 2021edit
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).
No diplomatic ties to Qatar yet, but trade, travel resuming, says UAEedit
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.
Indonesia reports record 9,321 new COVID19 infectionsedit
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.
Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites opens doors to guestsedit
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.
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Travel News Switzerland extends closure of bars, restaurants & museums until Feb endedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Switzerland on Wednesday decided it will extend coronavirus measures, including the continued closure of bars, restaurants, gyms and museums, until the end of February. The government will start a consultation process with cantons which will include considering imposing stricter measures with a final decision to be made on January 13.
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education launch Hospitality Challenge Pitch a series of online discussions focusing on revealing some of the winners of the Hospitality Challengeedit
India Education Diary – Online Web
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education launch Hospitality Challenge Pitch a series of online discussions focusing on revealing some of the winners of the Hospitality Challenge, the solidarity initiative created by the two partners.
Travel News Ontario launches pilot programme for free Covid test of all international passengers at Toronto Airportedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Canadas Ontario government said it is launching a pilot program that will test international travellers returning to the province for COVID19 at Toronto Pearson International Airport as a way to identify and stop the spread of the virus, reports Gabby Rodrigues for Global News.
Tourist flow declines in Kyrgyzstan, finding out alternatives to sustain Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The local residents of a Kyrgyzstan traditional village in Central Asia, placed high in the mountains which once had attracted a steady visitor flow, are finding out the ways to get accustomed to the reality of a world where the deadly pandemic has frozen out all tourism opportunities.
The island of Kauai alters its travel rules Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The island of Kauai is all prepared to reopen its borders to tourists after a temporary stop forced by the pandemic. However, the financial recovery in the tourism industry could be sluggish. Kauai had selected not of the take part in the state program that allows transPacific visitors, if they provide a negative test before coming to the island, and this island on Hawaii had requested all travelers to undergo 10day quarantine.
Pandemic drives down Tunisias tourism revenue by 65%edit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Tunisias tourism revenue plunged by 65% in 2020 compared to 2019, to around $746 million, official figures showed on Thursday, as the impact of the Covid19 pandemic dealt a severe blow to the countrys economy.
In 2021, Turkey is set to attract 25 million international tourists Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The tourism of Turkey is anticipating bringing in 25 million international tourists this 2021 as the vaccines for coronavirus boosts new expectation of a better year, after experiencing a major drop in tourist numbers caused by the pandemic
Egyptian tourism experiences slow recovery Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Egyptian tourism experiences slow recovery Published on : Thursday, January 7, 2021, Egypt experiences slow return of tourists after witnessing a steep fall in revenue generation in 2020 owing to the pandemic outbreak.
Airlines try ultracheap fares to get the world flying againedit
The Print – Online Web
Dozens of airlines have disappeared or filed for bankruptcy since the pandemic began. More are on life support, in danger of getting swallowed by stronger players. In Germany, Deutsche Lufthansa AG is taking straight aim at holiday specialist Condor by adding routes to sunny spots like Zanzibar and Corfu.
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And the country with the worlds most powerful passport isedit
CN Traveller – Online Web
Arton Capitals Passport Index takes into consideration the passports of 193 United Nations member countries and six territories ROC Taiwan, Macau (SAR China), Hong Kong (SAR China), Kosovo, Palestinian Territory and the Vatican.