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You can work remotely from these stunning countriesedit
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 News Thailand proposes quarantine in golf courses to boost tourismedit
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 News Aviation stares at a bleak future with added restrictions: IATAedit
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.
Thai Tourism Minister proposes golf course quarantine for foreigners Travel And Tour Worldedit
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.
Malaysia declares state of emergency, suspends parliament till August 1 to fight the COVID surgeedit
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.
Emirates Airline Sees Full Fleet Returning To The Skies This Yearedit
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.
AirAsias digital platform eyes more airline partnershipsedit
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.
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Opportunities for Women in Tourism increasing across Middle East: UNWTOedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The Regional Report on Women in Tourism in the Middle East, released recently by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlights the progress that has been made, as well as opportunities to further advance gender equality in the sector.
Mexico sees bump in tourism during the holidays amid pandemic surgeedit
Money Control – Online Web
Friends from Jackson, Mississippi, relaxed on lounge chairs dug into a white sand beach and romped in the turquoise Caribbean waters, grateful for a break from the pandemic winter in the United States.
Kenya eyes India market in 2021edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Kenya is welcoming Indian tourists into the destination to sample the unique Kenyan tourism products in 2021. As a key source market, Kenya is banking on India to boost its international tourism numbers during the year.
21 Emerging Destinations for 2021edit
Travel Plus Leisure – National
Blessed with a subtropical climate, beautiful beaches, active volcanoes, natural hot spring zones like Kurokawa Onsen, Beppu Onsen, and Yufuin Onsen, and Instagram worthy locations such as the Takachiho Gorge (in pic), Kyushu is an underrated destination that promises thrill and relaxation in equal measure.
Budget 2021 Expectations for Travel, Tourism Covidhit travel and tourism industry pins hope on Modi govt for recoveryedit
The Financial Express – Online Web
Despite the farreaching impact of COVID19 on the industry and without any aid in the form of a stimulus package, the travel and tourism industry is trying to find its feet and take initial steps towards recovery, Deep Kalra, Founder, and Group Executive Chairman, MakeMyTrip Ltd. said. (Image courtesy UNDP India Twitter)
A Moroccan Odysseyedit
Travel Plus Leisure – National
Holidays in this African country are reputed to be immersive and rich experiences, more adventurous than relaxing. The country serves up a cultural joyride rich in flavours, if you are up for it. Since I hail from New Delhi, Marrakesh felt somewhat familiar.
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US cancels ambassador’s controversial trip to Taiwanedit
The Statesman – Delhi
The US and China have clashed on everything from the origins of the pandemic to Hong Kong. China had already warned the US would pay a heavy price” in response to the planned visit. It follows an announcement from Pompeo on Saturday that the US would remove longstanding restrictions on how its diplomats and others have contact with their Taiwanese counterparts.