Competition
Tourist hotspot Seychelles is welcoming back US travelers but only those with the COVID19 vaccineedit
Business Insider – Online Web
Other countries have taken a different approach by enticing business and workrelated travelers. For example, tropical hotspots like Aruba have set up programs intended reel in the work from anywhere crowd , while Singapore is currently creating a luxury fourstar bubble hotel specifically for business travel.
Thai Tourist Arrivals at Decade Low as New Wave Clouds Outlookedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Foreign tourist arrivals into Thailand plunged to the lowest level in at least 12 years after the country closed its borders to contain the coronavirus outbreak, with a resurgence in infections now undermining efforts to reopen the industry.
Dubai restaurants offer discounts for diners who have received Covid19 vaccineedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Dubai restaurants have begun offering discounts to customers who have been inoculated against coronavirus, amid a vaccination drive as the emirate seeks to fight the pandemic without closing its doors. The United Arab Emirates says it has already vaccinated some 2.5 million of its population of about 10 million, the secondhighest rate globally after Israel.
Chinas Spring Festival poses challenge for govt in times of pandemicedit
CNBC TV18 – Online Web
With a spike of cases in North China, in the Hebei, Heilongjiang provinces, the Chinese government is pushing for people to stay at home rather than travel. Last week, they passed a new policy that requires people who travel to rural areas to provide a negative COVID19 test within seven days before departure, followed by 14 days of home quarantine after they reach.
Bali imposes 50 pushup punishment for violating mask rulesedit
The Times of India – Online Web
The beautiful island destination in Indonesia is taking all the precautions to save themselves from the highly contagious COVID19 virus The island started fining people for mask violations back in August While locals follow the rules, foreigners often tend to ignore these
Industry
Thomas Cook India Inks Strategic Agreement with Maldivesedit
Travel Trends Today BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web
Thomas Cook India has signed a strategic agreement with the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) to enhance visibility and visits to the destination. Given positive consumer sentiment due to announcements on the vaccine and significant lockdown fatigue, Thomas Cook Indias Holiday Readiness Report (December 2020) reveals that international destinations are seeing a marked upward demand trajectory with 48% of respondents keen to take an international holiday in 2021.
Millions of holidaymakers faced threat as Spain warns of possible tourism disruption Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Millions of holidaymakers faced threat as Spain warns of possible tourism disruption Published on : Monday, January 25, 2021 The holiday plans for millions of people could be put on hold after suggestions Spain might not be ready for a normal tourism season until the end of summer.
Hospitality, tourism witness 41% decline in hiring in 2020: Reportedit
Live Mint – Online Web
The hospitality and tourism sector witnessed a 41% year-on-year decline in hiring in 2020 due to the Covid19 related disruptions, according to a report. The year 2020 was different and difficult in equal measure impacted both individuals and industries.
Growth Scenarios for Asia Pacific Fragile and Uneven to 2023: PATAedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Dr Hardy concluded by reminding the travel sector that domestic travel will in many cases, fill some of the void left by the loss of foreign arrivals and that as much care and attention to those travellers need to be given as to those from overseas.
Cyprus will reopen international borders for foreign tourists on March 1 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Deputy Minister of Tourism Savvas Perdios said that tourists will be able to visit Cyprus without quarantine restrictions if upon arrival they do not have a positive test result for COVID19. Thus, the travel ban has been lifted for citizens from 56 countries.
Specific
Hong Kong Tourism Board: Hong Kong set to make Christmas Village, NY Countdown & Chinese New Year specialedit
Newzz – Online Web
Playing its part in fighting the COVID19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Tourism Board HKTB ) has made new arrangements for upcoming mega events: Hong Kong WinterFest Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations , and Chinese New Year Celebrations Hong Kong WinterFest