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Time stands still in the heart of UAEedit
The Telegraph – Online Web
The Emiratis and their rich cosmopolitan history ensure their food is the best of different cultures, served into one dish. Munching on an Anda Parotta is different from our roadside bread and omelette because here, it comes with a layer of cream cheese, spicy sauce and Chips Oman, the staple crisps packet that every Emirati kid would swear by. Men bustled along the streets with heavy ware in the souk, pausing for a breath and a cup of Karak Chai from Al Jah S coffee shop, run by a man from Kerala.
Thai Operator to Reopen Hotels as Worst of Pandemic Seen Overedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Centara Hotels & Resorts, owned by one of Thailands richest families, is preparing to reopen properties shuttered in the wake of a new wave of coronavirus outbreak, betting wider global vaccine availability and easing containment measures will revive tourism.
Singapore Tourism Board confirms trade partnerships to reengage agentsedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Singapore Tourism Board launches edutainment seriesThe Singapore Tourism Board (STB) recently confirmed a range of 2021 U.K. trade partnerships, which aims to reach 15,000 agents throughout 2021. STB has also confirmed collaborations with seven trade partners in 2021 including Flight Centre, Gold Medal, If Only, Lotus Group, Travel Counsellors, Travelbag and eDreams.
Kuwait bans entry for noncitizens, Saudi Arabia cancels eventsedit
Zee Biz – Online Web
Reporting by Alaa Swilam in Cairo, Ahmed Hagagy in Kuwait and Ghaida Ghantous in Dubai; Editing by Chris Reese, Jan Harvey and Lincoln Feast.) The story has been taken from a news agency.
Eager to eat out, Malaysians get a taste for drivein diningedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
Diners in Malaysia can now enjoy restaurant meals from the safety and comfort of their vehicles after an eatery started a drivein service for people eager to eat out during a coronavirus lockdown. The Southeast Asian nation is in its fourth week of nationwide restrictions imposed as it grapples with a surge in coronavirus infections that has pushed the cumulative total to more than 230,000 cases, with more than 800 deaths.
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Travel News Interest of AI employees will be protected while divesting: Aviation Ministeredit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
The interest of Air India employees will be safeguarded in accordance with the guidance of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday. The disinvestment process of Air India, which had a total debt of over INR 38,366 crore in the last fiscal is in progress.
Tourist behaviour drives Amsterdam to move redlight district out of city centre Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Locals living in the redlight district during the pandemic, which has shut down tourism to the region, have the relief that an extended break from overtourism has brought. The area has become punctuated with signs in English that warn visitors, Dont pee in the street, No alcohol in public spaces, Put your trash in the bin and Fine: 140 euros.
Spain Records Worst Tourism Numbers In Decades As Arrivals Drop By 77% Amid Pandemicedit
Republic World – Online Web
Spain has recorded its worst tourism industry output in decades as the number of foreign travelers in 2020 plunged to 19 million due to the COVID19 pandemicSpainSpain has recorded its worst tourism industry output in decades as the number of foreign travellers in 2020 plunged to 19 million due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic.
SimplyGo and SITA Complete Trial of COVID19Focused Health Data Platformedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
For the first time, a small group of air travelers flying from Germany and Estonia to the United Arab Emirates has tested the health data platform and app SimplyGo in a live environment. As part of the trial project, SimplyGo is partnering with technology provider SITA. SITAs advanced technology platforms and experience in border management, airport, and airline operations were crucial in distributing the SimplyGo platform across continents.
Pandemic pulverizes Spains tourism as arrivals plunge 77%edit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The coronavirus pandemic has pulverized Spains key tourism industry with arrivals dropping to 19 million in 2020, down from the near 84 million visitors the previous year. The 77% decrease snapped a sevenyear trend of annual records and ended a decadelong run of yearly increases.
Moray receives 350,000 tourism boost up Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Moray receives 350,000 tourism boost up Published on : Thursday, February 4, 2021 The tourism sector of Moray, a Scottish Council area, has been given a 350,000 boost up from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. This funding will be used up in the coming three years on various initiatives targeted at assisting businesses to get better.
Anantara Resorts join Sri Lankas International Tourism Driveedit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web
Under Sri Lankas new tourism safety protocols, international travellers have the flexibility to stay in several of the certified hotels during their initial 14day biobubble period, for instance in a private pool villa at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, combined with the tropical beach resort of Anantara Kalutara Resort.
2020 turns out to be worst year in aviation history with sharpest decline in demand: IATAedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in 2020 demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 65.9% compared to 2019, which is by far the sharpest traffic decline in aviation history. Furthermore, forward bookings have been falling sharply since late December.
Got vaccinated against Covid Heres a list of countries you can traveledit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The countrys resort island of Phuket is formulating a plan to fully reopen to vaccinated visitors by October this year with the view to revive the tourism industry which has been hard hit by the pandemic. The plan which will need permits from the government also seeks to waive a mandatory 14day quarantine requirement for travellers.
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Canada Program to Welcome Young Hong Kongers Starts Next Weekedit
Bloomberg Quint Finance India News Hindustan Times – Online Web
8 for a threeyear, openended work visa for Hong Kong residents who earned a postsecondary degree in the last five years, the government said Thursday A faster path for permanent residence is being implemented and will be available later this year.