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UAE Travellers To Isolate For 10 Days After UK Removes Kingdom From Travel Corridors Listedit
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.
This Indonesian island never saw a plane up close, now its the site of a major crash The Economic Timesedit
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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.
Thailand aims to inoculate at least half the population in 2021edit
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.
Singapore might lift covid restrictions for vaccinated passengersedit
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.
Malaysia declares state of emergency to curb spread of coronavirusedit
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.
Chinese city of Langfang goes into lockdown amid new Covid19 threatedit
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.
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Travel News Romes Fiumicino & Ciampino airports first to complete Airport Health Measures Audit Programmeedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE have congratulated Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino airports for being the first in the world to successfully complete the Airport Health Measures Audit Programme.
Travel News New Zealand to require international travellers to produce negative Covid19 report before boardingedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
New Zealand will ask international travellers from most countries to show negative COVID19 test results before boarding flights to the country as new contagious variants of COVID19 spread across globally.
Travel News Air travel restrictions across Latin America & Caribbean threaten economic recovery: Aviation Bodiesedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
However, measures that had been lifted such as quarantines on top of testing requirements are being reimposed, in addition to new bans on flights to certain destinations. All of this represents a setback in the recovery efforts in many economic sectors, such as travel and tourism, among others.
Short films are essential tools for tourism promotion Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Short films are essential tools for tourism promotion Published on : Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Tourism promotion with the help of short films is expected to assist in promoting Saudi Arabias image to more domestic and foreign tourists.
Saudi Arabia considering lifting travel ban and reopening tourism on March 31 Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Saudi Arabia considering lifting travel ban and reopening tourism on March 31 Published on : Tuesday, January 12, 2021 When several countries around the world are imposing or extending flight bans, Saudi Arabia is considering lifting its travel ban and reopening tourism on March 31 this year.
Israel expects to reopen its tourism sector in this summer Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Israel expects to reopen its tourism sector in this summer Published on : Tuesday, January 12, 2021 The Tourism Ministry in Israel has prepared a plan for bringing back tourists by the middle of 2021. The plan includes adaptation to the Covid19 era in all areas covered by the activities of the ministry, including marketing, infrastructure and the tourist experience.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) explores the options of digital passes and health certificate Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Amidst COVID19, several stakeholders of the travel and tourism industry are exploring the option of digital passes and health certificates which include destinations, airlines and associations like International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Abu Dhabi Offers Visitors Exciting OffRoad Adventuresedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched six offroad driving routes for visitors to explore desert in Abu Dhabi. The routes cover Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafrah and Al Ain, which adventurers can follow to embark on desert camping and desert safari experiences in their own vehicles.
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Travel News Australia to take USD 1.4bn hit due to absence of Chinese tourists this Feb during New Year celebrationsedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Qantass international fleet is grounded because of the pandemic otherwise they would normally be operating a SydneyShanghai service and flights from Hong Kong this February, a representative said.