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Travel News Maldives expects 1.5mn tourist arrivals in 2021edit
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The Maldivian government has revised tourism arrival projections from 1 million to 1.5 million in 2021 due to the island nations early Covid19 vaccination programme, a Minister said. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Minister of Tourism Abdulla Mausoom said the inoculation programme could help boost the tourism sector, reports Xinhua news agency.
Thailand economy shrinks most since 1997 on tourism collapseedit
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Thailands pandemic shattered economy suffered its worst full year performance in more than two decades, data showed Monday, with officials citing the toll of both a gutted tourism industry and ongoing political upheaval.
Singapore Sees Steady 2021 Rebound as More Stimulus Expectededit
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What Bloomberg Economics Says… The yearonyear drop in Singapores economy in 4Q narrowed much more than initially estimated. Without a significant pickup in activity in the second half of 1Q, though, we still expect the contraction to extend to 1Q 2021.
Phuket may waive its 14day quarantine soonedit
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The new proposal will supersede the governments vaccination plans, which expects to achieve herd immunity by 2022. We cant wait any longer. If we have to wait, we wont survive, Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, president of the tourist association told Bloomberg. If we miss this winter peak season, wed have to wait another year.
Nightlife in Phuketthings you shouldnt missedit
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Phuket is a major tourist attraction in Thailand with travellers from across the world, wanting to enjoy its clear waters and fine white sand You can put your money here, if you want to get the best of your vacation Phuket Island, perfect for snorkelling, and other such activities, also offers great nightlife options.
National Geographic India releases short digital films on Singaporeedit
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With the aim of connecting people to Singapore and igniting their passions to travel, National Geographic, with its immersive and visually appealing style of storytelling will take viewers on an tour of the city through an eightpart series titled Reimagine Passion in Singapore.
India remained top destination for Dubai Airport in 2020edit
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India remained the top destination country for air travellers from Dubai , one of the worlds busiest airports, in pandemic 2020. According to Dubai Airports , it saw 43 lakh passengers head to India; followed by the United Kingdom with 19 lakh and Pakistan coming with 18 lakh.
Dubai airports traffic slumps 70% in 2020 due to Covid19 lockdownsedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Dubai International Airport reported a 70% slump in traffic last year as restrictions in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic put the air travel industry into a tailspin. The number of travelers through the Middle Easts tourism hub fell to 25.9 million in 2020, according to a statement.
COVID19 Passport: Your Travel Pass for International Travel in the Future | FAQedit
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The International Chamber of Commerce is testing the AOKpass which provides a digitally authenticated, secure and portable copy of your medical records. Singapore has already tested the AOKPass becoming the first country to do so.[/ans]
5 mustvisit countries in the Middle Eastedit
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For the lovers of sea, sand and nature, Cyprus is the perfect rejuvenation stop The country boasts of some breathtaking beaches away from the city crowds The country also has a lot of options for adventure sports such as trekking and cycling, among others The country also has a lot of options for adventure sports such as trekking and cycling, among others(Dubai).
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Travel News STA to launch Journeys in Arabia in India on February 17, 2021edit
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Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), the department responsible for promoting tourism to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is set to organise its firstever webinar for the Indian market, announcing the launch of Journeys in Arabia: Opportunities Saudi.
Travel News Italy cancels reopening of ski resorts until March 5 amid variant concernsedit
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Italy’s government on Sunday blocked ski resorts from opening, a day before skiing was due to be allowed for the first time this winter season due to coronavirus restrictions, reports AFP. The Italian Health Ministry said in a statement that Minister Roberto Speranza signed a measure prolonging a ban on recreational skiing at resorts until March 5.
South Africa reopens its 20 border crossings Travel And Tour Worldedit
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South Africa reopens its 20 border crossings Published on : Monday, February 15, 2021 South Africa says it will on Monday reopen 20 of its land border crossings that were shut last month to try to stop the spread of Covid19 infections.
Portugals tourism sector slumps back to 1980s levels amid pandemicedit
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Portugals oncebooming tourism sector suffered its worst results since the mid1980s last year as the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns worldwide grounded flights and kept visitors away, official data showed on Monday.
Israel and Cyprus introduces tourism agreement for vaccinated travelersedit
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On Sunday, Israel and Cyprus has introduced a tourism agreement to allow citizens who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to travel between the countries without the need to quarantine. The agreement between the two countries is another step towards restoring their tourism industries.
Germany tightens borders to avoid variantsedit
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Germany on Sunday implemented more measures to keep coronavirus variants at bay, banning travel from Czech border regions and Austrias Tyrol after a troubling surge in contagious mutations, reports Gulf News.
Apart From Maldives, 5 Other Countries Have Opened Their Borders To Vaccinated Touristsedit
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With all of Bollywood heading to the Maldives for an international holiday, it seems to be the only doable foreign vacation at the moment, right Well, not anymore. Theres a glimmer of hope as a few other countries have also opened their borders to vaccinated tourists. In a bid to revive their tourism, these five countries have reopened to visitors from around the world.