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Thailand Bets on Chinese Vaccine to Start Rollout From Month Endedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Thailand will rely on Covid19 vaccines from Chinas Sinovac Biotech Ltd. to kick off an inoculation drive that aims to cover about twothirds of the nations eligible population by the end of this year, potentially paving the way for a full reopening of its tourism industry.
Soar to new heights at the worlds tallest swing in Dubaiedit
The Times of India – Online Web
Dubai is home to some of the best theme parks in the world. Recently, it also launched the worlds tallest swing ride at the famous Bollywood Park. Known as Bollywood SkyFlyer, the swing will take thrill seekers 460 ft in the air, almost the height of the Pyramid of Giza! Unbelievable, right With this, Dubai has broken the previous record of the 450 ft tall Orlando Starflyer.
Singapore Airlines narrows quarterly losses by leaning on cargo revenueedit
Business World – Online Web
Increased flights and lower write-downs resulted in Singapore Airlines (SIA) reporting lower losses of SGD 142 million (USD 106 million) in its fiscal Q3 which ended December 31, 2020. This compares favourably with the huge SGD 2.34 billion (USD 1.75 billion) net loss it incurred in the previous quarter.
Around The Globe, Coronavirus Cancels Spring Travel For Millionsedit
Republic World The Financial Express – Online Web
Indonesias resort island of Bali has deported dozens of foreigners and began restricting foreign arrivals on Jan. 1 as its coronavirus caseload has exceeded 1 million. Gerasimos Bakogiannis, owner of the Portes Palace hotel in Potidaia in Greeces northern Halkidiki region, said he is not even opening for Western Easter on April 4 but will wait a month for Greek Orthodox Easter on May 2 and, he hopes, the start of a better summer.
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World Travel & Tourism Council says govt. should abandon the concept of high risk countries Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling for governments to abandon the concept of highrisk countries and instead focus on how individual highrisk travellers are treated at borders.
ITB Buyers Circle: The meeting place for leading international buyers at ITB Berlin NOW Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Starting now, applications are invited for the ITB Buyers Circle. This year, the Worlds Leading Travel Show is inviting leading buyers from around the world to apply for one of the 1,000 places available to members of the ITB Buyers Circle.
Covid19 Passport Can Become International Travel Pass For All Countries (How Will It Work)edit
Trak – Online Web
There is a possibility that the digital COVID19 password some challenges being implemented. There is a possibility that not everyone will be on board to accept the new norms. Additionally the mandatory vaccine passport has also been deemed as discriminatory by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
6 Pictures Shared By The Indian State Tourism Boards Will Make Yall Want To Travel Localedit
IDIVA – Online Web
With #GoLocal being the only travel mantra this year, the need to scout for the most serene and offbeat Indian destinations is real. If youre someone whos confused and cant make up their mind about where to go for your next trip, fret not! The Indian State Tourism Department has got you covered.
$1.3 trillion revenue loss for international tourism in 2020 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
$1.3 trillion revenue loss for international tourism in 2020 Published on : Monday, February 8, 2021 The revenue loss in the international tourism sector in 2020 caused by a decrease in travelers crossing borders is estimated at $1.3 trillion, on the back of strict travel bans imposed by countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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HKTB to boost the citys recovery through new Hong Kong Super Fans Global Engagement Programmeedit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web
In its latest programme, the HKTB has invited Super Fans people with social influence and a heartfelt connection to Hong Kong to take part in exclusive online and offline activities that have been designed to showcase the best the city has to offer.