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Consumers are gaining confidence to travel in 2021: Reportedit
Web In Travel – Online Web
Nearly half (47%) of travellers surveyed globally say they are planning to travel internationally in 2021, including 61% of Singapore travellers One in 10 (11%) of Singaporean respondents have already booked an international trip for 2021 2.
Travel company announces India to Singapore bus serviceedit
Auto Hindustantimes – Online Web
Adventures Overland is inviting people to a book a ticket for the service that is slated to start from Imphal in Manipur from November 14. The bus will make way through Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia before entering Singapore. Some of the cities of note in this trip are Kale and Yangon in Myanmar, Bangkok and Krabi in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur.
Thailand Tourism launches virtual tour to top four tourist spotsedit
The Times of India – Online Web
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a virtual reality tour to top four leading tourism destinations, comprising Phuket, Bangkok, Surat Thani, and Chiang Mai Reportedly, the tours will be an immersive 360 adventure that enables visitors explore the spots in 3D
Singapore Zoo Welcomed Its First Ever Artificially Conceived Lion Cub Viewedit
The live Mirror – Online Web
One of the Zoo in Singapore becomes the first ever to welcome a lion cub through artificial process. The baby cub has been conceived through an artificial insemination. It looks beautiful and healthy. It is rare for the lions to be conceived through an artificial insemination. The newly born male cub has been named, Simba by the Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) and its pictures are going viral on the internet.
Indonesia looking to China for economic recovery Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Indonesia looking to China for economic recovery Published on : Wednesday, January 27, 2021 In the midst of rising relief and optimism concerning vaccinations, countries like Indonesia are now looking to China for their economic recovery, at least for a part of it when it comes to tourism.
China To Vaccinate 22 Million Before Spring Festivaledit
Republic World – Online Web
China has given over 22 million COVID19 vaccine shots to date as it carries out a drive ahead of next months Lunar New Year holiday, health authorities said Wednesday. The effort, which began six weeks ago, targets key groups such as medical and transport workers and has accelerated Chinas vaccination program.
People are discovering new domestic destinations to celebrate the year of the Oxedit
IT News Online – Online Web
With most international borders closed, this Lunar New Year domestic destinations are set to enjoy the spotlight with and places like Xian (China), Medan (Indonesia) and Langkawi (Malaysia) making a debut in their markets top eight Lunar New Year destinations waiting to be explored.
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Womens involvement in tourism is getting better in the Middle East Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Womens involvement in tourism is getting better in the Middle East Published on: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Fewer than one in 10 tourism workers in the Middle East are women, although this ratio is gradually getting better and improved. The Regional Report on Women in Tourism in the Middle East, released by the UNWTO and the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, speaks about the progress that has been made, along with opportunities for advancing gender equality in the sector.
Travel News Future of aviation is on the line as urgent support is needed, says ACIedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
New forecasts from Airports Council International (ACI) World show the path to recovery in 2021 will be slow and uncertain and, without government policy support and assistance, the industry continues to face collapse.(tourism)
Tourism Equity Fund launched to support investment on supply side of sectoredit
Devdis Course – Online Web
Government on Tuesday launched the Tourism Equity Fund aimed at creating an inclusive and growing tourism sector by supporting entrepreneurship and investment on the supply side of the tourism sector. Speaking at the virtual launch of the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF), President Ramaphosa said many jobs in the tourism and associated sectors in the value chain have been shed.
Tourism and hospitality institutes upgrade curriculum for COVID affected marketedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown crippled the tourism and hospitality industry across the world. Tourism dependent businesses have also been hit hard since the Covid induced lockdown was enforced. Experts now believe that the focus of the industry will be on sanitation, safety and wellness.
South Africa starts $79 million fund to help tourism industryedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
South Africas government started a 1.2 billion rand ($79.4 million) fund aimed at reviving the ailing tourism industry. The Tourism Equity Fund will be used in particular to help black entrepreneurs start businesses and projects in the sector, Tourism Minister Mmamoloko KubayiNgubane said on Tuesday. The cash will come from government, lenders and the Pretoria based Small Enterprise Finance Agency, she said.
Budget 2021: A roadmap for survival for travel and tourism industryedit
CNBC TV18 – Online Web
The travel and tourism industry has been one of the worst pandemic hit sectors globally, and unlike several other industries which are already witnessing a strong uptick, the recovery in high contact discretionary sectors is some time away. In fact, ICRA expects a revert to pre COVID levels only by FY202324 in two to three years.
Boeing announces plans for sustainable aviationedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Boeing has laid out ambitions to advance the long term sustainability of commercial aviation. The company hopes to offer commercial planes which are capable and certified to fly on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuels by 2030. (tourism)
Arabian Travel Market: 46 per cent Middle East luxury travellers are planning to travel internationally Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Now in its 28th year and working in collaboration with DWTC and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the theme of the show next year will be A new dawn for travel and tourism and the spotlight will be thrown onto the current state of the industry and more importantly, what the future holds. It will also look at the emerging trends and how innovation can drive the industry forward.
Africa Travel Week unveils plan for 2021 virtual exhibition Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The plan for WTM Africa has always been about offering value beyond the show floor. This year, were focussing heavily on that, with a robust plan that offers significant ROI across 365 days, instead of three, says Megan Oberholzer, Portfolio Director: Travel, Tourism and Creative Industries at Reed Exhibitions Africa.
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10 Best National Parks In Hong Kong Which One Cannot Miss If They Love To See Wildlife!edit
Just Dial – Online Web
Hong Kong is a place that has made a name for itself in the list of most desired tourist attractions in the world Every fall, a lot of tourists flock here to spend some quality time with their friends or family Though the place is more popular for its unparalleled urban lifestyle and nightlife, the country also has its share of natural wonders