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The Stiletto Foodie A Blog Binge in Malaysiaedit
Goa Chronicle – Online Web
The global pandemic might have put a dampener on travel in general and life in particular in 2020, however, not for Goan media entrepreneur, lifestyle influence journalist and founder of Think Geek Media, Ethel Da Costa, who released her new book globally on January 1, 2021, on her explorations of cuisine in Malaysia, whilst in lockdown!
Thailand bets on golf quarantine to gradually reopen tourismedit
The Print – Online Web
Thailand is pitching half a dozen lush green golf courses as state quarantine centers to foreign tourists as the Southeast Asian seeks to gradually reopen its tourism industry. The government approved six golf resorts, including three in Kanchanaburi province, where patrons can enjoy the game and roam freely within the premises rather than confining themselves in their rooms during a twoweek mandatory quarantine, Tourism Authority of Thailand said.
Singapore reports 38 new coronavirus cases; govt presses on with vaccination driveedit
India News – Online Web
A work permit holder from India has tested COVID19 positive in Singapore after rostered routine testing on January 12 and was confirmed along with 37 other imported cases of the disease in the last 24 hours, even as the island nation presses on with its vaccination drive.
Singapore Airlines Raises $500 Million In US Dollar Debt Debutedit
Business World – Online Web
Singapore Airlines has raised $500 million in its first U.S. dollar bond issue, which the company will use to buy new aircraft as the global aviation industry prepares for a postpandemic travel rebound. The transaction was finalised early Thursday and the price was set at U.S. treasuries plus 260 basis points, according to a statement from the airline.
Indonesian plane went from no flights to 132 in less than a monthedit
Money Control – Online Web
National Transportation Safety Commission (KNKT) officer inspects the debris of Sriwijaya Air flight SJ182, which crashed to the sea, at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia January 13, 2021.
Health Workers Receive Coronavirus Vaccine In Baliedit
Republic World – Online Web
Healthworkers were seen receiving the vaccine on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali. The Health Ministry is planning to vaccinate more than 1.3 million health workers and 17.4 million public officials in the first stage of the vaccination program. Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, plans to vaccinate two-third of its population of about 270 million people or just over 180 million people.
Emirates to temporarily suspends flights to South Africaedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
Dubai based airline Emirates said on Thursday it would temporarily suspend all flights to and from South Africa from Saturday due to operational reasons, without elaborating. Emirates flights to/from South Africa will temporarily be suspended from Saturday 16 January to 28 January 2021 due to operational reasons, the largest carrier in the United Arab Emirates said in a statement.
Dubai 2021: Heres A List Of The Biggest Food & Shopping Festivals Of The Yearedit
Idiva – Online Web
Do you know what my new year resolution is this year to be hopeful and grateful! So lets start 2021 with being hopeful hopefully, travelling this year is not going to be anything like the prelockdown days, and jetsetting off to Dubai for a long vacation is going to be the safest bet. With worldclass safety regulations and guidelines in place and just a short 3hour flight, Dubai is the perfect hub for a ton of adventures and activities to explore.
Can you travel to Dubai for the Covid19 vaccine Not yetedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
Against the backdrop of a rising Covid19 caseload and the discovery of more contagious strains of the disease, countries around the world including India are currently readying or are in the midst of intense nationwide vaccination drives. In the meantime, travel agencies have already started to launch vaccine tourism packages for wealthy travellers to jump the queue in their own country and get the jab abroad. A popular destination on everyones mind Dubai.
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Travel News Update on Covid situation in Franceedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Given the ongoing circulation of Covid19 in France, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Friday 8 January that all activities currently suspended and establishments currently closed in France as part of the fight against the pandemic will continue to remain so until the end of the month. Here is an update on the situation.
Travel News Saudi Arabias AlUla unveils first ever destination brand campaign for domestic travellersedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
The first-ever destination brand campaign for AlUla, the heritage and culture centrepiece of Saudi Arabia, has been unveiled. The campaign, developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) with creative partners Leo Burnett, includes a 90 film directed by renowned cinematographer Bruno Aveillan and a suite of digital assets under the concept of The Worlds Masterpiece.
Radisson adds 84 new hotels across APAC in 2020edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Radisson Hotel Group overcame significant global challenges in 2020 to expand its portfolio of properties in Asia Pacific, with the addition of 84 exceptional new hotels and resorts, covering eight of its distinct brands. This rapid growth forms part of the company’s ambitious five year strategy to triple its portfolio in the midterm.
Budget 20202021: FAITH hopes for a pathbreaking budget for tourism industryedit
Free Press Journal – Online Web
Faith, the policy federation of all the national associations representing the complete tourism, travel, and hospitality industry of India, is looking forward to the Union Budget FY 2122 with great expectations.
Top 10 mustvisit island destinations in the worldedit
The Times of India – Online Web
If sitting by the sea, sipping fresh coconut water, and sunbathing is your idea of a relaxed vacation, we have you covered! Here, we have our handpicked list of the top island destinations in the world that one must visit once in your lifetime, for these are unique in their landscape as well natural abundance.
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Airport Authority Hong Kong to deploy nextgen Nokia IP/MPLS networkedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
Nokia Shanghai Bell, a joint venture between Nokia Group and China Huaxin, said Thursday that Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) will deploy a new, high bandwidth, mission critical Nokia IP/MPLS network to support tower operations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).