Hindustan Times – Online Web

Dubais Emirates and Abu Dhabis Etihad Airways have partnered with the International Air Transport Association to introduce a travel pass for passengers who have been inoculated against Covid19 or have tested negative. The IATA Travel Pass will be offered on selected flights from Abu Dhabi in the first quarter, state owned Etihad said on Tuesday. The carrier will extend the pass to other destinations if the initial trial is successful.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation and promote online services and platforms designed to facilitate processes for the issuance of residency permits for various investor programmes and special visas.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Thailand, which was relatively successful last year in containing the pathogen, is betting on wider availability of the vaccine to revive its tourism reliant economy thats devastated by the pandemic Authorities are battling a new wave of infections thats seen total cases almost triple in the past month to more than 12,000

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Thailand is battling a resurgence in coronavirus cases that began in mid December and has spread to 61 of Thailands 77 provinces The new outbreak prompted government to impose localized restrictions on businesses and travel in areas that account for about 75% of the nations economic output

The Times of India – Online Web

All those travelling to Singapore , including permanent residents and Singaporeans, will now be required to undertake COVID19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon arrival in Singapore This was announced by the Ministry of Health recently Singapore has been witnessing a rise in the Coronavirus cases, particularly arriving from other countries

News Patrolling – Online Web

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been awarded the Diamond rating the highest level attainable in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying audit of global airlines. The audit, which was jointly conducted by industry body Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and aviation strategy firm SimpliFlying, involved a quantitative 58point checklist covering 10 categories. These included testing, tracing, on the ground procedures, inflight measures, and partnerships to further enhance safety integrity.

News 18 -Online Web

Malaysia on Tuesday said it would extend lockdown restrictions across most of the country as it grappled with a rise in coronavirus infections. Last week, the capital Kuala Lumpur and six states went into a two week lockdown. Essential sectors including manufacturing, plantations, and construction were allowed to stay open, but a nationwide travel ban was implemented.

The Indian Express – Online Web

Since becoming one of the world’s first destinations to open up for tourism, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has promoted itself as the ideal pandemic vacation spot. It cannot afford otherwise, analysts say, as the virus shakes the foundations of the city-states economy.

Bolly Inside – Online Web

The evergreen Great Wall of China is another beautiful place in the world that should be planned for your next trip. The Great Wall of China is one of the longest artificial walls and one of the best tourist destinations in China. The amazing manmade wall structure and the overall surrounding beauty of this wall are just enchanting. You can experience the beautiful natural landscape while traveling on this wall and experience the aweinspiring views that are quite satisfying.