Competition
Singapore considering relaxation of COVID restrictions for vaccinated travellersedit
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.
No Relief To Indians Students As COVID19 Travel Restrictions Likely To Continue In Chinaedit
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.
Dubai sees 2020 airport passenger numbers slumpedit
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.
China Places Two Cities Under Lockdown, Restricts Travelling During Lunar New Yearedit
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.
Aint flying unless its just us: Jakarta man books entire flight to avoid Covidedit
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.
Industry
Travel News Vistara to operate twiceweekly flights between Delhi & Frankfurt from Feb 18edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Vistara is set to operate nonstop flights between Delhi and Frankfurt from February 18, 2021. The airline will fly twice a week between the two cities, on Thursdays and Saturdays, as part of the transport bubble formed between India and Germany.
Take a Sensei Sabbatical at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Take a Sensei Sabbatical at Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort Published on : Saturday, January 9, 2021 Whether one seeks a respite from daily stresses, a new view from the office window or time to decide how prioritise life and career, Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort invites guests to take a Sensei Sabbatical, a luxurious 30day extended stay in a peaceful and inviting setting.
Jordan witnesses a tough 2020 with regard to tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Jordan witnesses a tough 2020 with regard to tourism Published on : Saturday, January 9, 2021 Instead of posters showing a wide variety of activities to commemorate the New Year, warning signs can be found in exteriors of cafes and hotels throughout Ammans downtown streets.
Foreign exchange slows down due to lack of foreign touristsedit
English Lokmat – Online Web
The city normally observes a healthy flow of foreign tourists during October, November and December, which starts coming down from January till May and again improves during monsoons. However, there were no tourists arrivals this year due to Covid19. The most visible and immediate impact of Covid19 is seen in the hotel and tourism sector.
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Flight fares to Oz, NZ & Japan soaredit
The Times of India – Online Web
Passengers wanting to reach Australia, New Zealand, Japan also have to either depend on Vande Bharat evacuation flights or to fly via Dubai or Hong Kong, which is expensive and time consuming. There are fewer flights between Chennai and Hong Kong as well. Those who flew down to Chennai a few months ago want to return to Australia and New Zealand.
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Hong Kong welcomes 2021 with celebratory video for whole world to see, Travel News, ET TravelWorldedit
The Economic Times – Online Web
The firstever online Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), concluded with great success. On New Years Eve, locals and people in different parts of the world joined the countdown and celebrated the arrival of the New Year of 2021 with an online video.