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Travel News Singapore to test all travellers upon arrival for Covid19edit
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All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a COVID19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced. This will take effect from 11.59 pm on January 24 as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported COVID19 cases, reported the Channel News Asia.
Thailand sold itself as paradise Covid retreat, yet no one cameedit
The Print The Indian Express – Online Web
The government should consider waiving the twoweek isolation requirement for visitors from regions of countries with no local infections for more than 60 days, Vichit Prakobgosol, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents, said in late September. He was hoping to have the rule relaxed for visitors from some parts of China, Thailands biggest source of tourism income. But no such deal was concluded
Malaysia To Roll Out Additional $3.7 Billion Stimulus Measures: PMedit
Business World – Online Web
‘Malaysia will introduce 15 billion ringgit ($3.71 billion) worth of additional stimulus measures to support its pandemic hit economy and fight COVID19, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Monday. Last week, Malaysia declared a state of emergency and imposed a nationwide travel ban and lockdowns in the capital and five states to help curb the spread of the outbreak, which has been worsening in recent days in the Southeast Asian country.
Jerusalem, Dubai, Barcelona looking to travel Tech to save the tourism industryedit
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Jerusalem, with the cities of Lisbon, Barcelona, Dubai, Johannesburg and Paris, to launch International Travel Tech Forum, which will promote travel tech startups and tourism innovation around the world The Jerusalem Entrepreneurs Tourism Hub (JETH) and the Jerusalem Development Authority are leading the initiative.
Expo Organisers Prepare To Hold Dubai Event Delayed By Coronavirusedit
Business World – Online Web
The organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai said on Saturday they are committed to hosting the event which was postponed for a year due to coronavirus, but are ready for all possible scenarios amid a new global wave of the pandemic.
Escaping coronavirus lockdowns, tourists flock to Dubaiedit
Money Control – Online Web
As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantinefree escape despite a sharp rise in cases. While maskwearing and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourismreliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and megamalls open for business.
China locks down another three million after travelling salesman spreads virusedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Nearly three million people were put under lockdown in China Monday after a surge in coronavirus cases linked to a travelling salesman in the countrys northeast. While China has largely brought the virus under control, a sharp rise in cases in the past few weeks has prompted fresh lockdowns, travel restrictions and multiple rounds of mass testing.
All travellers to Singapore to take compulsory COVID19 test on arrivaledit
Business Today – Online Web
All travellers, including Singaporeans and permanent residents, will need to take a COVID19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced. This will take effect from 11.59 pm on January 24 as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported COVID19 cases, reported the Channel News Asia.
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Wellness Tourism May Look Up in Year 2021edit
The Quint – Online Web
He further added, Despite the pandemic borne obstacles, The Farm at San Benito was the first medical wellness resort in the country, if not in the world, to reopen last May 16, 2020, with necessary permits and continue its operations as a medical wellness facility.
Watch: Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations From Around The Worldedit
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Madrid, Spain set to host Key week for Global Tourismedit
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This meeting to advance concrete plans to ensure the restart of tourism will take place in the context of the UNWTO Executive Council. The Global Tourism Crisis Committee, established by UNWTO at the very start of the pandemic as a means to unite the sector and lead a strong and consistent response to the crisis, will meet for the first time this year.
Korea organises Korea Grand Sale 2021edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Korea Tourism Organization has announced the onset of the Online Korea Grand Sale 2021, Koreas representative culture and tourism festival for travelers from January 14 February 28, 2021. The online event is hosted by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism & Visit Korea Committee to target foreign travellers.
Finland to not open borders for tourists any time soon, says Interior Ministryedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Finland will definitely not open for tourism in the near future. On the contrary, the government plans to make a decision on new restrictions on Finland entry this Friday. Only necessary business trips and cargo transportation are allowed, Koistinen noted.
Escape to a Private Culinary Valentines Weekend Retreat at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Whether celebrating a milestone or looking for a quiet occasion to unwind on Valentines Day weekend, experience a guest room transformed into an exclusive dining journey for two, and other amenities with a Valentines Weekend Retreat package. Discover a private romantic retreat with Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto.
2021: Mood of cautious optimismedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
With 2020 labelled as the pandemic year that witnessed all sort of unfortunate developments due to the ongoing health crisis, the rolling out of vaccines has brought much-needed relief to every industry in the world including travel and tourism industry. 2020 will count among those which left an indelible mark on the course of history.