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TAT Celebrates Songkran Festival 2021edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the Amazing Songkran Festival 2021 in Bangkok as well as supporting unique festivities in seven destinations Ayutthaya, Buri Ram, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Nong Khai, and Sukhothai in line with the traditional aspects of the festival and the new normal practice to prevent the spread of COVID19.
Tourism silence from Thailand to Singapore affecting oil demand Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Tourism silence from Thailand to Singapore affecting oil demand Published on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Southeast Asian oil and fuel demand has hit a level after an initial recovery from the Covid19induced decline. It appears implausible to get back to previous levels until the end of the year or later.
This Easter Long weekend bookmark your fun filled Getaway to Dubai Travel and Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
This Easter Long weekend, bookmark your fun filled Getaway to Dubai Published on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Long weekend alert! Easter is around the corner and were just as excited as you are for the much-awaited breather from work.
TAT Celebrates Songkran Festival 2021edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the Amazing Songkran Festival 2021 in Bangkok as well as supporting unique festivities in seven destinations Ayutthaya, Buri Ram, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Nong Khai, and Sukhothai in line with the traditional aspects of the festival and the new normal practice to prevent the spread of COVID19.
Singapore Residents Give Away Free Tourist Vouchers to Migrant Workersedit
News 18 – Online Web
The capsules of the Ferris wheel in Singapore were peppered with rain. Not great for a bird’s eye view of the city. But the migrant workers riding the Singapore Flyer attraction did not mind. They were a fraction of at least 20,000 workers getting a treat, from members of the public and businesses.
Asia’s Worst Performing Currency Takes a Hit From Tourisms Wipeoutedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
The shortfall in the current account has had a knock-on effect, leaving the baht vulnerable to outflows from rising U S yields and the seasonal repatriation of dividends by Japanese companies, according to Kobsidthi Silpachai, head of capital market research at Kasikornbank Pcl in Bangkok yields and the seasonal repatriation of dividends by Japanese companies, according to Kobsidthi Silpachai, head of capital market research at Kasikornbank Pcl in Bangkok(Thailand).
Philippines sends these provinces in lockdown amid Easter holiday travel seasonedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The Philippines has reported more than 721,800 confirmed Covid19 cases with 13,170 deaths, the second-highest in Southeast Asia after Indonesia.
No long holidays for EidalFitr: Indonesiaedit
SiaSat – Online Web
The Indonesian government has decided not to allow people to return home during the EidalFitr holidays this year as the Covid19 pandemic was still raging, a Minister said. In a statement on Friday, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy said this policy applies to all Indonesians, including private employees and informal workers, reports Xinhua news agency.
Thailand approves quarantine waiver for tourists vaccinated against Covid19, orders more vaccinesedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
With arrival numbers plummeting this past year, tourism reliant Thailand is racing to secure vaccines for its population and reopen the country to foreigners in a pilot project for vaccine passports. If we can inoculate 50% to 60% of the population we can open the country safely and move the economy and tourism forward, senior health official Kiattiphum Wongraijit said.
A Sustainable Ocean Economy is Key to Indonesias Prosperityedit
India Education Diary – Online web
A sustainable ocean economy will be critical to Indonesia in achieving resilient coastal livelihoods, a healthy marine environment, and a thriving national economy, according to Oceans for Prosperity: Reforms for a Blue Economy in Indonesia, a report released today by the World Bank.
Thailands beach paradise Phuket looks forward to welcome vaccinated touristsedit
The Times of India – Online Web
The blissful beauty of Phuket can be experienced once again by travellers, as Thailand has new plans for the popular beach destination Thailand is trying to attract tourists with an experimental quarantinefree model for Phuket The extremely popular beach destination in Phuket might once again see tourists returning to its shores.
Phuket to lift quarantine measures for vaccinated touristsedit
English Lokmat – Online Web
Bangkok, March 27 Thai authorities have approved a waiver to lift quarantine measures for vaccinated foreign travellers to … Phuket to lift quarantine measures for vaccinated tourists Bangkok, March 27 Thai authorities have approved a waiver to lift quarantine measures for vaccinated foreign travellers to enter Phuket, the countrys largest island, effective from July 1, a Minister confirmed.
Thailand Quarantine Rules: Thailand lifts quarantine rules for touristsedit
The Times of India – Online Web
With arrival numbers reducing this past year, tourism reliant Thailand is racing to secure vaccines for its population and reopen the country to foreigners in a pilot project for vaccine passports If we can inoculate 50% to 60% of the population we can open the country safely and move the economy and tourism forward, senior health official Kiattiphum Wongraijit said.
Thailand plans quarantinefree entry for tourists vaccinated for COVID19edit
The New Indian Express – Online Web
Thailand plans to allow vaccinated foreigners to visit the southern resort island of Phuket without quarantining on arrival in a step toward reviving the country’s big but battered tourism industry. Starting in April, the country also is shortening the quarantine period for arrivals from abroad to 10 days from 14.
You might be able to visit Bali as soon as June; IndiaBali travel bubble agreement on cardsedit
The Times of India – Online Web
This was recently stated by Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno Reportedly, the Tourism Minister recently met Indian Ambassador Manoj Kumar Bharti to discuss the possibility of opening a Mumbai Denpasar travel corridor, along with direct flights.
UAE announces remote work, multipleentry tourist visa The Siasat Dailyedit
SiaSat – Online Web
The United Arab Emirates Prime Minister, Vice President and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has recently adopted a new remote work visa to enable employees from all over the world to live and work in the UAE for one year and approved a multipleentry tourist visa for all nationalities.
This is Your Best Chance to Get a Crazy Deal on Luxury Traveledit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
One brand to turn to for values is Anantara, a collection of fivestar resorts with locations in Thailand, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and beyond; its offering up to 40% off for advance bookings across its entire portfolio.
The best hotels for a destination wedding in the Middle Eastedit
CN Traveller – Online Web
From Palazzo Versace Dubai to Emirates Palace, these luxurious hotels and resorts in the middle east are bound to check all the boxes on your wedding todo list.
Thai island seeks quarantine waiver for vaccinated visitorsedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
Thailands resort island of Phuket is pushing to waive compulsory quarantine for tourists vaccinated against COVID19 from July when it expects 70% of its local population to have been inoculated. The island, which is visited typically by about a quarter of foreigners who travel to Thailand, is leading a project to revive a tourism industry battered by the pandemic, which has weighed heavily on its broader economy.
Singapore Tourism to launch a virtual taxi ride around the countryedit
The Times of India – Online Web
Working on the same model, the Singapore Tourism Board has now launched the king of all virtual tours ever! The Singapore Tourism Board is all set to launch four live streams, called Singapore by Stream, that will enable people watching from around the world to visit and experience the popular as well as hidden spots of Singapore
Thailand welcomes Indians with greater new normal confidence’edit
The Economic Times ET Panache – Online Web
India is one of Thailand’s most rapidly growing market and the biggest source market for visitors from South East Asia. There has been growth in the number of high spending Indian tourists visiting Phuket for weddings, incentive trips, and high end events. The destination has a lot more to offer other than just its natural heritage sea, sky, sand and world renowned diving sites.
Thailand Keeps Rate at Record Low, Cuts GDP Outlook With Tourism Stallededit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
The baht was down almost 0 3% against the dollar after the decision, heading for its lowest close since early November, while the benchmark stock index was up 0 2% The currency, which rose 5 8% against the dollar in the final three months of 2020, is down 3 8% against the dollar in the final three months of 2020, is down 3(Thailand).
Sanitised holidays, Workcations, Roadtrips, New fave destinations: Ways Covid19 transformed traveledit
The Times of India – Online Web
Couples would earlier throng to honeymoon favourite destinations like Thailand, Bali and Greece However, they now feel their own country is equally quaint and beautiful It seems like times have moved two decades back when it comes to the choice of honeymoon destinations
In Pictures and Video: Indian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubaiedit
India Today – Online Web
Expo 2020 Dubai is scheduled to be staged from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, and India is ready to showcase its business, technological, cultural, art, and leadership strength to the world during this mega event.
Guess What Dubai Food Festival is Backedit
Outlook – Online Web
For a city known for its nightlife and snazzy dining scene throbbing in its swanky hotels and malls and breath taking architectural delights, its only natural that one wait for its much vaunted food festival with bated breath. And that wait is over nowthe Dubai Food Festival is here to take you through the citys pulsating culinary accomplishments, from highend dining to creative food concepts and undiscovered delights and tantalising upandcomers. So, get those lips smacking already.
Vistara Expecting Regular ShortHaul International Flight Operations to Commence in Next 3 to 6 Monthsedit
News 18 – Online Web
Buoyed by the acceleration of the antiCovid19 vaccination drive, TataSIA airline Vistara expects regular short-haul international operations to commence in the next 36 months. Notably, the current international flights are operated under the Air Bubble agreements between India and other countries.
Ultimate Travel Bucket List: 20 Things To Do Before You Die; Check It Outedit
Womans Era – Online Web
Ride in a hot air balloon: A hot air balloon ride is an incredible, peaceful, and majestic experience. Take a ride and glide through the air at low and high altitudes. See the underwater world: Explore the serene, mysterious, and wonderful underwater world by scuba diving. While there are many places in the world to grab scuba gear, Australias great barrier reef is the ultimate destination.
Ukraine lifts visa requirements for Chinese tourists from April 1edit
Devdis Course – Online Web
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has granted temporary visafree access to tourists from China, his office said on Tuesday. According to the decree signed by Zelenskiy, Chinese citizens will be allowed to stay in Ukraine visafree for 30 days between April 1 and Sept. 30.
UAE Introduces Two New Visasedit
Outlook – Online Web
Dubais Top 10 Trending Restaurants The UAE Cabinet also approved a new remote work visa scheme to attract experts and talents from around the world in any field. Those working for companies in the UAE can work from their homes for a year straight but they need to be selffunded for the same.
Travel News Swiss Bel hotel International further expands in Indonesia with 7 new propertiesedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online web
Swiss Bel hotel International, which currently has a portfolio of 75 operating hotels in Indonesia, is set to further expand its footprint with seven new properties scheduled to be launched by 2023. With the latest additions to the global hospitality chains portfolio, the Groups footprint will grow to an 82property presence in the country.
Travel News US air travellers top 1.5mn for first time since March 2020edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
For the last week, trade group Airlines for America said passenger demand was down 47% over prepandemic levels, while international travel demand was down 68%. The United States bars most non U.S. citizens from travel who have been in Brazil, South Africa, China and most of Europe and many countries still restrict entry by Americans.
Tourism lull from Thailand to Singapore damping oil demandedit
Live Mint – Online Web
A slow rollout of vaccinations and a resurgence in cases in the region of almost 700 million people is pushing back the timeline for a return to business as usual. There are still restrictions on movement in parts of Indonesia and Malaysia, while tourist hot spots in Thailand remain closed. The aviation hub of Singapore hasn’t had much success in starting travel bubbles with other countries and Myanmar is wracked by civil unrest following a coup.
5 Things To Do When You Are On Your Romantic Vacation At Baliedit
Iwmbuzz – Online Web
Wedding preparations are on and you are preparing wedding checklists and things are a little chaotic. The wedding date, venue fixed and the guest list also being prepared. In Indian wedding planning perfect and giant reception ideas are your priorities. But in all this preparation you are less concentrating on your romantic vacation.
Thai Billionaire Betting on Tourism Rebound Eyes Troubled Hotelsedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
The gap between buyers and sellers for projects, which are available for sale now, is closing That means there’s more alignment on pricing today, Vanden Auweele said in an interview Monday If the right products, right hotels come at the right price, we will definitely look at every opportunity If the right products, right hotels come at the right price, we will definitely look at every opportunity(Thailand)
Singapore, Malaysia to work on vaccine certificates for crossborder traveledit
India News – Online Web
The Singapore Malaysia Causeway seen devoid of any traffic on 18 March 2020. (PHOTO: Dhany Osman / Yahoo News Singapore Singapore and Malaysia have pledged to work towards recognising each others vaccine certificates and to progressively restore crossborder travel between the two countries, following a meeting of their respective foreign ministers on Tuesday (23 March).
My most memorable travel was with my friends to Thailand: Shagun Sharmaedit
Iwmbuzz – Online Web
It was the Thailand trip with my friends. We went to Bangkok, Koh Tao, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. It was an amazing experience and Ill never forget it. A vacation spot you long to go: Iceland Your favorite travel buddy: There are way too many to list.
Malaysia, Singapore Working on Reciprocal Vaccine Certificatesedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Malaysia and Singapore join countries backing vaccine certificates as a way to restart travel while also preventing a surge in the spread of the coronavirus Indonesia has added Batam and Bintan to a travel corridor arrangement with Singapore that would see overseas visitors back in the resort islands from late April, while Thailand has decided to shorten a mandatory quarantine period for foreign travelers from April
Indonesia to Reopen More Locations to Singapore Travelersedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Southeast Asia’s largest economy has started to ease restrictions to spur the economy after gross domestic product shrank last year for the first time in two decades due to the coronavirus pandemic The outbreak has infected nearly 1 5 million Indonesians and killed around 40,000 in the country, the worst in Southeast Asia 5 million Indonesians and killed around 40,000 in the country, the worst in Southeast Asia(Singapore)
Foreign tourist arrivals to India to reach precovid level by 2023: Capa Indiaedit
Live Mint – Online Web
During 2019, most foreign tourists in India come from countries like the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, Canada, China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Germany, Russia and France, according to data from Capa India and the Ministry of Tourism.
China to promote use of safe international travel pass with Russiaedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
China will promote the use of a safe international travel pass for trips with Russia, senior diplomat Wang Yi said on Tuesday. Wang, the foreign minister, and a state councilor made the remarks during a joint news briefing with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Airbnb asked to drop Olympic sponsorship ties over China rights issuesedit
Business Standard – Online Web
This Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Telegram Share to More Airbnb beats Google as the best firm to work for in the US
US air travelers top 1.5 million for first time since March 2020edit
Live Mint – Online Web
For the last week, trade group Airlines for America said passenger demand was down 47% over prepandemic levels, while international travel demand was down 68%. The United States bars most nonU.S. citizens from travel who have been in Brazil, South Africa, China and most of Europe and many countries still restrict entry by Americans.
Travel News UAE allows multientry tourist visa for all nationalitiesedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Announced by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAEs Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai on his Twitter account, the new visa was approved during a Cabinet meeting. HH Al Maktoum said: We are working with clear objectives to boost our economic status globally and provide the best quality of life to our citizens and residents.
Tourism Lull From Thailand to Singapore Is Damping Oil Demandedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
In Thailand, gasoline and diesel demand are both only likely to be around 1% higher this year than in 2020, according to IRPC Pcl The refiner plans to boost run rates at its plant in Rayong province to 95% to 97% of capacity in the second half from 86% to 88% in the first six months, a spokesperson said in emailed response to questions The refiner plans to boost run rates at its plant in Rayong province to 95% to 97% of capacity in the second half from 86% to 88% in the first six months, a spokesperson said in emailed response to questions(Malaysia).
Top Five Places to visit in Dubaiedit
The Times of India – Online Web
The Burj Khalifa, known as the Burj Dubai, is a mixeduse skyscraper located in Dubai, U A E Besides holding the world record of being the tallest building in the world, this magnificent skyscraper is also the tallest freestanding structure in the world, and has the highest number of stories in the world, at over 2,716.
Think Covids messed up your travel plans Try getting into China The Economic Timesedit
The Economic Times – Online Web
Leave your partner and children behind. Quarantine for up to a month. Get inoculated with a COVID19 vaccine from China, if you can find one. And prepare yourself for an anal swab. For the past year, people trying to go to China have run into some of the worlds most formidable barriers to entry.
Struggling to find care, dirty dorm rooms: What happens when a traveller out on a journey tests Covidpositive The Economic Timesedit
The Economic Times – Online Web
A ride home on a private jet Amy, a travel adviser who asked to be identified only by her first name to protect her privacy, traveled to the Maldives with her 20yearold daughter in midJanuary. They both tested negative before leaving the United States, came up negative again in Dubai, where they spent two nights en route, and then twice again in the Maldives, when they moved from one resort to another.
India organises over 300 webinars to attract tourists in ASEAN countriesedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
The Indian regional tourism department here has organised over 300 virtual meetings to tap the tourism potential in three key ASEAN countries the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore and increase the flow of tourists to India post COVID19. Over 300 virtual meetings, organised by the India Tourism Office in Singapore, were held between the Indian and foreign tour operators in recently held webinars and B2B sessions led by Indian envoys in the three countries.
Covid19 pandemic Israel company tests oral vaccine, Bali tourism industry hit hardedit
The Print – Online Web
We highlight some of the important stories from around the world. Papua New Guinea, a country in Oceania, has reported that the number of Covid19 cases has tripled in a month. Bali, in Indonesia, isnt expected to bring back tourists until the end of this year or even into 2022. An IsraeliAmerican pharmaceutical company is on its way to launch a Phase 1 clinical trial of the worlds first oral Covid19 vaccine
Chinas notification relating to visa facilitation for foreigners travelling to China, does not apply to foreign studentsedit
News On Air– Online Web
Chinas notification relating to visa facilitation for foreigners travelling to China, does not apply to foreign students AIR Pics Indian Embassy in Beijing on Monday said that recent notification by Chinese authorities relating to visa facilitation for foreigners traveling to China, does not apply to foreign students.
This Digital Passport May Help Resume Global Travel In Covid19 Pandemicedit
India Times – Online Web
Singapore Airlines is the first airline in the world to start trials of the travel pass in December. Passengers travelling from Singapore to London used the technology to create a secure digital version of their passport on their mobile device.
Thailand bars Songkran festival water fights again due to pandemicedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Thailands Covid19 task force said on Friday it will ban for a second year the street water fights that usually take place during celebrations for the upcoming Thai New Year due to the pandemic. The Songkran festival takes place from April 13 to 15 and in a normal year crowds pack the streets, spraying water guns or flinging water from pickup trucks in what has been described as the worlds biggest water fight.
Saudi tourism to lure the world with Journeys in Arabiaedit
Voyagers World – Online Web
Hegra, once the southern capital of the Nabataean kingdom, officially opened to leisure tourism in October 2020. Located in AlUla, there are several exciting infrastructure projects in the pipeline, such as French architect Jean Nouvels luxury resort in the Sharaan Reserve and Singapore luxury hotel group Amans three ecofocused resorts.
Even after the pandemic, New Zealand might not be welcoming tourists back the way it used toedit
Business Insider – Online Web
Many tourism dependent countries are currently examining ways to jumpstart their tourism industries and bring some much needed relief to their economies. Thailand, for one, is enticing tourists back in by allowing them to quarantine on yachts and golf resorts.
After mandating Chinesemade Covid vaccine for visitors, China says will study rule for Indian studentsedit
The Financial Express – Online Web
China on Friday said it will study the applicability of its new rule of mandating vaccination by Chinese COVID19 jabs to thousands of Indian students who were unable to rejoin their universities in the country due to travel restrictions. In a notice on the Chinese Embassy website in India on March 15, China has made it mandatory for people coming from India and 19 other nations to get Chinesemade COVID19 vaccines if they want to travel to the country.
Vietnam Emerging as an Attractive Tourism Destination for Indiansedit
Ne Now – Online Web
For Indians, the Vietnam transit Visa is available on arrival in Vietnam, just like Thailand. This is as simple as applying for a visa letter over the internet prior to a trip, showing it to the authorities of the airport, and securing a seal of approval for entering a country as a tourist. You will get a local SIM as soon as you land. So, it becomes easier to explore the country.
The Countries that are Open for Travellers in 2021edit
Outlook – Online Web
It had opened borders for some select travellers from July, 2020 such as expat property owners, reciprocal green lane passengers and some other categories. Maldives: Maldives has been open since July, and it is ready for the postvaccination travel boom. The country also plans to roll out a vaccine tourism initiative.
TCEBs first Thailand MICE Virtual Expo presents a vital snapshot of Thailands MICE market, attracts 7,755 participants from 33 countriesedit
IT News Online – Online Web
178 buyers met 30 Thai exhibitors over 580 business matching sessions, while eight industry webinars and eight cultural workshops gave audiences an idea of how MICE entrepreneurs in Thailand have pivoted during the pandemic and Thai culture can be presented in a fresh, engaging manner to MICE visitors.
Dubai Landmarks Turn Green On St Patricks Dayedit
Republic World – Online Web
Dubai landmarks turn green on St Patricks DayLandmarks and iconic tourism spots around the United Arab Emirates shone in bright green light on Wednesday to mark Saint Patricks Day.The iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel and Dubai Frame tourist sites were among 23 places across the Emirates that were lit up in green.
Bali may reopen to tourists in June under Indonesias travel corridor programedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Foreign tourists may be able to visit Bali again as soon as June under a travel corridor program to help revive the economy, according to Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno. The travel corridor arrangement will be offered to countries that are deemed successful in their vaccination program, able to contain the spread of the coronavirus and could offer reciprocal benefits, Uno said in a statement.
Thailand Checklist: Top 10 Things to do for men The Economic Timesedit
The Economic Times – Online Web
In Thailand, a growing number of vacationers plan golf holidays tailormade for their group An amazing way to spend your day in the vast greens amidst exceptional golf club amenities You can play golf and also do some golf shopping.
Philippines imposes airport entry restrictionsedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The Philippines has reported more than 631,300 confirmed Co19 cases, with 12,848 deaths, the secondhighest totals in Southeast Asia after Indonesia.
International Airline Industry Starts Trial Of Travel Pass Amid COVID19 Pandemicedit
Republic World – Online Web
Singapore Airlines is the first global carrier to start the trial run of IATAs Travel Pass. Singapore Airlines started testing the app with passengers travelling from Singapore to London from March 15, 2021. Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, RwandAir, Malaysia Airlines, ANA, Air Serbia, Thai Airways, Etihad, and Emirates are some of the other airlines to start trials of IATAs Travel Pass.
Indonesias volcano tours the top 5edit
The Times of India – Online Web
Indonesias volcanoes are not only magnificent, but are also dynamic and unique in their own ways Apart from the present and past evidence of volcanic activity, these spots are also known for their dramatic landscapes, villages, and beautiful islands
EU sets out vaccine certificate plan to allow free travel by this summeredit
Business Standard – Online Web
The European Commission, however, remains confident it can achieve its goal that 70 per cent of the EU adult population is vaccinated by the end of the summer. To secure the adhesion of all member states, the commission proposed that its socalled Digital Green Certificates, which should be free of charge, would be delivered to EU residents who can prove they have been vaccinated, but also to those who tested negative for the virus or have proof they recovered from it.
Chinas latest visa rules provide glimpse of how use of different vaccines could complicate traveledit
Times Now News – Online Web
Key Highlights The news will effectively concern over 23,000 Indian students, the bulk of whom are medical students, apart from hundreds of other working professionals who work in China but are stuck in India due to the various coronavirus related travel restrictions Even if a vaccine has won regulatory approval from one nation, how this will translate to the validity of a vaccine passport is a question that remains unanswered With the more financially flush countries gobbling up the large majority of vaccines available, many have contended that it may take another three years before poorer nations see the back of the virus
Airline industry initiates trial of Covid travel pass for international traveledit
Live Mint – Online Web
The IATA initiated a two week pilot trial of the digital travel pass on Singapore Airlines Singapore London route. The app, developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will store information on passengers health, including whether they have had virus tests or vaccines, to streamline travel as borders reopen.
Passport test: Your travel document is an indication of where your country is in the international pecking orderedit
The Times of India – Online Web
According to the latest Henley Index, a Japanese passport is the best in the world as it enables its holder to enter 191 nations without a visa. Tiny Singapore comes a close second, with its citizens having free access to 190 countries. The third place is jointly held by South Korea and Germany, residents of both of which are welcomed sans visa to 189 nations.
Dream Cruises welcomes 100,000th passengeredit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Dream Cruises and Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) have welcomed Singapores 100,000th cruise passenger since the commencement of safe pilot cruises in the city. Starting with World Dreams first sailing from November 6, 2020 has been a worryfree journey for guests aboard, with their health and safety being the number one priority for Dream Cruises.
China says it will issue visas in India, makes it impossible to getedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The Chinese embassy statement suggested the Chinese vaccine rule the embassy called it facilitating measures was applicable for people intending to travel to China for business, work or to meet relatives.
Mauritius placed in temporary lockdown amid new COVID19 casesedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Nilen Vencadasmy, Chairman, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, said in a statement that the number one priority of the authorities is to keep the country safe and secure for all. He mentioned that although just 15 cases of COVID19 have been detected across the whole island, the country has decided to implement the nationwide lockdown to make sure that there is no risk of it spreading further.
Embracing The New Norm: Everything Travellers Need To Know About The Vaccine Passportedit
Idiva – Online Web
International vacations are not just about getting a travel visa anymore and jetting off. Soon it will require you to get an international vaccine health certificate bearing details of your coronavirus history. If you keep yourself updated with all the latest COVID19 related news, you know that China has already rolled out vaccine passports.
Thai resort island plans to open to vaccinated tourists in Octoberedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Thailands southern resort island of Koh Samui plans to fully reopen to foreign visitors who are vaccinated, and will allow them to skip quarantine from October 1. The island’s economy and infrastructure were built around foreign tourism, and businesses here have been struggling without foreign visitors over the past year, Ratchaporn Poolsawadee, president of the Tourism Association of Koh Samui, said in a phone interview on Saturday.
Singapore And Australia Discuss Possible Air Travel Bubble In Aim To Restart Tourismedit
Republic World – Online Web
Singapore and Australia have discussed the possibility of an air travel bubble that would allow residents to travel between two countries without being quarantined for two weeks. Under the deal, Australians who have been vaccinated would be allowed to travel to Singapore without approval from the home affairs department, reported The Sydney Morning Herald. It will also help approximately 40,000 Australians stranded overseas to travel back to their country.
Dubai sees population surging 76% on lure of beaches, greeneryedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Pandemic or regional competition, Dubai doesnt plan to slow down.The Middle Easts business and tourism hub has unveiled an ambitious urban plan that predicts population will surge 76% over the next two decades as it eyes growth amid stiffening competition with neighbors looking for life after oil.
China aims to vaccinate 7080 per cent of its population by mid2022edit
Business Standard – Online Web
China had administered 52.5 million vaccine doses through the end of February. It has been slower in its vaccination campaign than many other countries, including the US, government health experts have acknowledged. China has committed roughly 10 times more doses abroad than it has distributed at home
Australia Singapore in talks for possible travel bubbleedit
The New Indian Express – Online Web
Australia and Singapore are in talks for a possible travel bubble that will allow residents to travel between the two countries without having to quarantine, the Foreign Ministry here confirmed on Sunday.
Arbitrary Detentions Of Foreigners Roots Deep Fear Against Travelling To China: Reportedit
Republic World – Online Web
The arbitrary detention of a handful of foreigners visiting China in recent years have rooted a deep fear among some people against visiting the East Asian country especially as the relations between Bejing and the Western nations have deteriorated, reported CNN.
Amid Covid19, a look at Countries that are Welcoming Tourists Backedit
News 18 – Online Web
Closed for tourism. Malaysia reopened for select travelers starting in July 2020. Later in September reciprocal green lane passengers, ex-pat property owners, and other categories were permitted entry.
Thailand launches yacht quarantine scheme to boost its ailing tourism sectoredit
Money Control – Online Web
Last week, Thailand’s tourism minister said he would propose a plan for foreigners to undertake quarantine in popular tourist areas, including beach resorts.
Quarantine rules to visit Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia, and Singaporeedit
The Times of India – Online Web
If you are visiting the UAE as a tourist or are an expatriate resident of the UAE, you will be required to show a negative result of a PCR test at the departure airport. Further, this should have been conducted within 96 hours before travelling to Dubai.
Fly dubai Connects Tiranaedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
fly dubai has announced the start of flights to Tirana, the capital of Albania and becomes the first UAE based airline to offer direct flights on this route. The airline will operate two flights a week between Dubai International (DXB) and Tirana International Airport (TIA) from 28 March.
Air travel in the time of Covid: What are vaccine passports and how countries are creating their own versionsedit
India Today – Online Web
Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, RwandAir, and Singapore Airlines are some of the leading airlines part of the IATA ready to trial this app in the coming months. SIA will be trialing the app starting March 15.
Maldives will exhibit at FITUR 2021 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The Maldives will exhibit as a safe destination, of great natural beauty, at FITUR, which will be holding its Special Tourism Recovery edition, from the 19th to 23rd May, at Feria de Madrid. The countrys stand will show the main attractions of a territory that is also famous for its gastronomy, culture and adventure activities.
You can enjoy Yoga with horses at this famous Indonesian hoteledit
The Times of India – Online Web
Who could have imagined doing Yoga with horses But the renowned hotel NIHI Sumba in Indonesia is offering this unique experience to its guests Situated just an hour outside of Bali, this worldclass property offers all the modern conveniences and facilities
Travel News India mulls renegotiating foreign flying rightsedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
A passenger flying to New York from Delhi can either take nonstop flight or via one of the hubs in the Middle East or Europethis is known as sixthfreedom traffic in aviation parlance. Dubais Emirates is among the biggest beneficiaries of such privileges, followed by Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways as well as some European and Southeast Asian carriers.
Latest Quarantine rules for Indian tourists wanting to visit Dubai, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysiaedit
Times Now News – Online Web
Key Highlights Check what are the COVID19 related quarantine rules for arrivals into UAEs various Emirates, be it Dubai, Sharjah, or Abu Dhabi. For Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, here are the rules that are binding upon new arrivals into the borders of these nations. The arrival of vaccines and many countries having begun their vaccination schedules has had a positive impact on travel.
France eases COVID19 restrictions on international traveledit
Devdis Course – Online Web
The ministry said in a statement that travellers to or from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Israel, Japan, Britain and Singapore would no longer need a compelling reason to travel. French Tourism Minister JeanBaptiste Lemoyne said this easing was due to the improving health situation in those countries.
flydubai to start flights to Albanias capital of Tirana from March 28edit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
flydubai, the Dubaibased airline, will start flights to Tirana, the capital of Albania and with this will become the first UAEbased airline to offer direct flights on this route. The airline will operate two flights a week between Dubai International (DXB) and Tirana International Airport (TIA) from March 28.
Emirates Offering Complimentary 5Star Hotel Stay, Special Airfares on Flight Bookings to Dubaiedit
News 18 – Online Web
Passengers travelling to Dubai on Emirates Airlines can enjoy a complimentary 5star hotel stay under the new list of benefits from the airlines. One can also avail special fares and free additional 10kg baggage allowance on the ticket bookings. The hotel stay will be at the 5star JW Marriott Marquis Dubai from 15 March to 30 June 2021 for two nights for Business Travellers and one night for Economy Travellers.
China Becomes First Country to Launch COVID19 Virus Passport for International Travellersedit
News 18 – Online Web
China has launched a health certificate programme for Chinese international travellers, leading the world in plans for socalled virus passports. The digital certificate, which shows a users vaccination status and virus test results, is available for Chinese citizens via a programme on Chinese social media platform WeChat that was launched on Monday.
Before Covid, LAC standoff, India saw 3rd highest evisa arrivals from Chinaedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
Other countries which availed of a high number of evisas for India in 2019 included France (1,38,883), Malaysia (1,37,871) and Russia (1,31,125). Both Malaysia and Russia recorded almost 100% increase in availing evisa for India in 2019 compared to 2018.
Explained: How Vaccine Passports Would Work, Benefits & Concernsedit
The Quint – Online Web
As the mammoth task of COVID19 vaccination is being carried out, people in India and the rest of the world are hoping life will gradually limp back to normal. The passport to a world as it was before the virus struck is a passporta vaccine passport.
Emirates offers complimentary hotel stay for passengers travelling to Dubaiedit
The Times of India – Online Web
Passengers travelling to Dubai via Emirates can now enjoy special fares, free additional 10 kg baggage allowance and up to two complimentary nights at the 5star JW Marriott Marquis Dubai from March 15 to June 30, the airline officials have said.
China silent on permitting Indian and International students to returnedit
Times Now News – Online Web
China silent on permitting Indian and International students | Photo Credit: iStock Images China on Tuesday gave no timeline and continued to be ambivalent about permitting thousands of Indian and overseas students studying in Chinese universities to return from their countries after following all COVID19 protocols, including vaccinations.
China launches Covid19 vaccination certificates for crossborder traveledit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
China has launched a digital Covid19 vaccination certificate for its citizens planning crossborder travels, joining other countries issuing similar documents as they seek ways to reopen their economies.
American Express Launches 2021 Global Travel Trends Reportedit
Business Wire – Online Web
64% of respondents miss traveling so much that they would be willing to give up social media for a month to be able to go on vacation. Culinary Tourism is Here to Stay: 62% of respondents say that eating is the top activity they are interested in doing while traveling, and American Express Travel booking data for January 2021 shows foodie centric cities as top destinations for U.S. and International Card Members.
Air travellers gaining confidence, time to plan for restart: IATAedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
A total of 4,700 interviews were conducted online in 11 markets between February 15 and 23. The sample size was 500 in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, India and Australia. In Chile, Japan, UAE and Singapore the sample size was 300.
Where Does India Stand When It Comes to Yoga Tourismedit
The Wire – Online Web
Indonesia 542Spain 459Thailand 300United States 252 / Portugal 250Contrary to Drishti Yogas assertion, the data shows that India has the largest number of retreats and YTTCs. At the regional level, India has 46% market share and 23% of the global total. Within India, more than half of the offered retreats are located in, or around, Rishikesh.
Thailands 5Star Hotels Squeeze Small Operators With Discountsedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Tourist arrivals to Thailand slumped to 6 7 million in 2020 their lowest level in at least a dozen years, down from nearly 40 million in 2019 and could fall as low as 3 2 million this year, according to the governments economic planning agency.
Thailand intends easing quarantine rules for tourists to revive industry Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Thailand intends easing quarantine rules for tourists to revive industry Published on : Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Thailand is planning to relax quarantine rules for foreign visitors from next month as part of a series of steps being considered to revive the nations tourism sector, according to media reports.
TAT targeting revenue of Bt1.218 trillion this year from tourismedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting revenue of Bt1.218 trillion this year from the tourism sector focusing principally on domestic tourism. The TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said that his organization plans to focus less on revenue from foreign travelers, and more on domestic tourists.
Singapore bubble business hotel welcomes first guestsedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
Singapore has launched a travel bubble business hotel that allows executives to do facetoface meetings without a risk of exposure to the coronavirus, in one of the worlds first such facilities. The hotel has meeting rooms outfitted with airtight glass panels to reduce the risk of transmission and even has a special compartment with an ultraviolet light to sanitise documents so they can be shared between participants
Singapore Airlines to Become First Company to Pilot IATAs Travel Pass App for Health Verificationedit
News 18 – Online Web
Singapore Airlines will become the worlds first airline to pilot the International Air Transport Associations Travel Pass mobile application trials for digital health verification. This is the second phase of trials. SIA had trialled the first phase of its digital health verification process based on IATAs Travel Pass framework, in December 2020.
FNB News IIHTTRC 2021 focused on ReStrategising Hospitality & Tourism: Through Food, Facilities & Filmsedit
FNB News – Online Web
The day two of the conference began with the key note speech of Dr Yanki Hartijasti (Department of Management Faculty of Economics and Business University, Indonesia.) She delivered a keynote on Impact of Covid19 Pandemic on tourism industry, in which she mentioned about severe economic downturns for the Indonesian tourism industry.
Dubai Airport Introduces Iris Scanners to Verify Passenger Identification, Reduce Human Interactionedit
News 18 – Online Web
Dubais airport, the worlds busiest for international travel, can already feel surreal, with its cavernous duty-free stores, artificial palm trees, gleaming terminals, water cascades and near Arctic levels of air conditioning.
China launches Covid travel passedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
China has launched a digital Covid19 vaccination certificate for its citizens planning crossborder travels, joining other countries issuing similar documents as they seek ways to reopen their economies. As vaccines are globally being rolled out, a few countries including Bahrain have already introduced certificates identifying vaccinated people, and the EU agreed to develop vaccine passports under pressure from tourismdependent southern countries.
Worlds first space hotel plans to open in 2027edit
The Hans India – Online Web
If youre daydreaming of future travels while stuck at home during the pandemic, why fantasize about the beaches of Bali or the canals of Venice when vacationing in space could be in your futureBack in 2019, Californian company the Gateway Foundation released plans for a cruise shipstyle hotel that could one day float above the Earths atmosphere.
Vaccine Passport: Thailand backs digital travel pass before easing quarantineedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Thailand moved a step closer to issuing vaccine certificates, with a panel of officials backing the proposal seen as a major milestone toward allowing the tourismreliant nation to fully reopen to foreign visitors.
Travellers eyes are now their passports at Dubai airport; heres howedit
Business Today – Online Web
Dubais airport, the worlds busiest for international travel, can already feel surreal, with its cavernous dutyfree stores, artificial palm trees, gleaming terminals, water cascades and nearArctic levels of air conditioning. Now, the key eastwest transit hub is rolling out another addition from the realm of science fiction an irisscanner that verifies ones identity and eliminates the need for any human interaction when entering or leaving the country.
Travel News Thailand considering quarantine rules for visitors to revive tourismedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Thailand plans to relax quarantine rules for foreign visitors from next month as part of a series of steps being considered to revive the nations tourism sector, the Bangkok Post reported. The Center for Covid19 Situation Administration is set to consider on Monday a proposal that will allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after three days of a mandatory twoweek quarantine, the newspaper reported.
Thailand to cut quarantine for vaccinated foreigners to 7 days from next monthedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Thailand will reduce mandatory quarantine from 14 to seven days starting April for foreigners arriving in the country who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, Health Minister Anutin Charnvirankul said on Monday.
Singapore Airlines to pilot digital Covid travel passedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Singapore Airlines will begin trialling a coronavirus digital travel pass developed by aviations industry body next week, the carrier said Monday, the first airline to pilot the scheme as the pandemichit sector seeks to recover.
Singapore Airlines First to Pilot IATAS Travel Pass Appedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be the worlds first airline to pilot the International Air Transport Associations (IATA) Travel Pass mobile application for digital health verification, starting with passengers travelling from Singapore to London from 15 to 28 March 2021.
Emirates offers complimentary hotel stay for Dubaibound passengersedit
SiaSat – Online Web
To lure more passengers travelling to Dubai, Emirates has offered special fares, free additional baggage allowance and up to complimentary hotel stay from March 15 to June 30. According to the airline, travellers booking return economy class tickets to Dubai from March 8 to 28, for travel between March 15 and June 30 are eligible for a complimentary onenight stay at the JW Marriot Marquis.
Covid19 travel insurance becoming a vacation stapleedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
More than a dozen countries from Aruba to Thailand require Covid19 coverage for visitors, with Jordan the latest to consider such protections, organizers of an emergency services plan told Reuters.
China Tour Guide Remains Upbeat Despite Pandemicedit
Republic World – Online Web
After the coronavirus shut down large parts of the economy in China in early 2020, the tourism industry bore the brunt. Shi Jinjie was frustrated at first when he was informed last January that he had to refund his clients unconditionally for trips that wouldnt happen because of the pandemic. But later he understood that it was necessary to help curb the spread of the virus.
Thailand plans to ease quarantine rules for visitors to revive tourism sector: Reportedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Thailand plans to relax quarantine rules for foreign visitors from next month as part of a series of steps being considered to revive the nations tourism sector, the Bangkok Post reported. The Center for Covid19 Situation Administration is set to consider on Monday a proposal that will allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after three days of a mandatory twoweek quarantine, the newspaper reported.
Thailand plans to ease quarantine rules for tourists, Bangkok post saysedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Thailand plans to relax quarantine rules for foreign visitors from next month as part of a series of steps being considered to revive the nations tourism sector, the Bangkok Post reported.
Shivin Narangs Trip To Thailand From 2 Year Ago Still Give Major Vacay Goalsedit
Republic World – Online Web
Shivin Narang is a popular Indian television actor most prominently known for portraying the characters of Ranvijay Singh in Ek Veer Ki Ardaas…Veera and Rudra Roy in Beyhadh 2 opposite Jennifer Winget.
From Sri Lanka to Seychelles: Destinations that have opened its doors for tourists amid Covid19edit
The Indian Express – Online Web
Thailand The Thai government has rolled out a campaign #OpenThailandSafely aimed at welcoming tourists from around the globe by July 1. Last week, Prime Minister Prayuth ChanOcha had ordered officials to study vaccine certificates for international travel after signalling that the tourismreliant nation is open to scrapping the twoweek quarantine for inoculated visitors.
Coronavirus travel insurance becoming a vacation stapleedit
Business Today – Online Web
More than a dozen countries from Aruba to Thailand require COVID19 coverage for visitors, with Jordan the latest to consider such protections, organizers of an emergency services plan told Reuters. The market for all types of COVID19 travel coverage is estimated to be between $30 billion to $40 billion a year, according to travel insurance consultant Robyn Ingle, with companies like AXA and AIG underwriting protection.
At Dubai airport, travellers eyes become their passportsedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Dubais airport, the worlds busiest for international travel, can already feel surreal, with its cavernous dutyfree stores, artificial palm trees, gleaming terminals, water cascades and nearArctic levels of air conditioning.
Thailand mulls Covid19 vax passports to boost tourismedit
English Mathrubhumi – Online Web
Bangkok: Thailand is considering Covid19 vaccine passports and quarantine exemption amid efforts to boost the countrys ailing tourism sector. Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha has ordered the Foreign Ministry to conduct a study into the vaccine passports.
Thailand likely to reopen for international tourists starting July 1edit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Thailand likely to reopen for international tourists starting July 1 Published on : Saturday, March 6, 2021 Thailand Tourism has recently introduced a campaign trying to persuade the countrymen to welcome overseas tourists back by July.
Marriott International plans to open over 60 new hotels in China in 2021 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Marriott International plans to open over 60 new hotels in China in 2021 Published on : Saturday, March 6, 2021 Hotel Corporation Marriott International has announced that it plans to open over 60 new hotels in China this year.
Australia witnesses declining tourism income with lesser Chinese visitors and students Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Australias seasonally attuned exports of tourism related services slumped by 10 percent to A$2.25 billion ($1.75 billion) in January compared to December. Experts opine that this reflects a decline in Chinese visitors due to the pandemic and souring China Australia relations.
AirAsia plans launch of flyingtaxi business next yearedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Malaysian budget airline AirAsia Group Bhd. said it is seeking to launch a flyingtaxi business as soon as next year. We are working on that right now, Tony Fernandes, the companys chief executive officer and cofounder, said Saturday. I think we are about a year and a half away from launching.
The RitzCarlton Maldives, Fari Islands will open from June Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The RitzCarlton Maldives, Fari Islands will open from June Published on : Friday, March 5, 2021 The RitzCarlton Maldives, Fari Islands invites guests to embrace island life from the moment they arrive on its whitesand shores.
Thomas Cook India & SOTC curate special flight inclusive women only tours to India and Dubaiedit
Bw Hotelier – Online Web
Thomas Cook India and SOTC have conceptualised special women centric tours to Dubai with fixed departures on March 5 and 6, 2021.Besides Dubai, packages are available across an array of favourite domestic destinations such as Goa, Kerala, Jaipur and Udaipur with fixed departures on March 7 and 8, 2021.
Thailand set to welcome back tourists in Julyedit
The Times of India – Online Web
Thailand is eyeing a July date to welcome back tourists after keeping its doors shut for over a year. The beach country that received 20 lakh visitors from India in 2019 and close to 3 lakh visitors in 2020 before the pandemic forced the country into a lockdown, earns nearly 20% of the GDP from tourism.
Singapore Sees Safe Reopening of Changi as Key to Survivaledit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Singapore is prioritizing safely reopening its borders this year and nailing down Changi Airport’s position as an international hub when travel recovers from the pandemic, otherwise “we will be bereft,” Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament on Friday.
City tour operators want Thai quarantine rule revokededit
The Telegraph – Online Web
The Thailand government must do away with its 14 day quarantine rule so that tourists can start visiting the country again, tour operators of Calcutta told the Thai authorities on Friday. At an interactive session, Calcutta’s travel agents told the Thai authorities.
China Introduces Anal Swab Testing For Visitors Butt We Wonder If It Will Hurtedit
Mensxp – Online Web
While half of the world is still in partial lockdown and travel restrictions have gotten more strict with time, China has gone a step further in keeping safety as the top priority and has introduced anal swab testing as a new measure for travel purposes.
A Stubborn Solo Traveler’s Manifesto: Singapore & Malaysia Tour Amid COVID 19 Pandemicedit
Punekar News – Online Web
At first, I’d selected Dubai, but then while researching about various government norms, I came across a rule that said the entry of an individual female below the age of 24 years is banned in the country owing to human trafficking. Though I was pretty upset as I’d already made my itinerary, I randomly decided to head to Singapore & Malaysia for a week.
Thailand figuring out how to reopen for touristsedit
Live Mint – Online Web
One of the most tourism dependent countries in the world, Thailand is eyeing plans for vaccine passports and quarantine waivers as the global Covid19 inoculation drive gathers pace.
Singapore uses blockchain technology to ease travel amidst pandemicedit
Business Today – Online Web
As blockchain revolutionises digital services, the technology is slowly gaining acceptance across sectors and countries. Singapore has become the latest entrant, using blockchain technology to develop an interoperable global standard for crossborder verification of COVID19 test results that can help in easing travel amidst the pandemic.
Singapore advises citizens to consider leaving Myanmaredit
India News – Online Web
Singapore Singaporeans in Myanmar are advised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to consider leaving as soon as possible. In a statement in response to media queries on Thursday (5 March), the MFA said that in view of the rapidly escalating clashes between protesters and the Myanmar security forces and increasing number of civilian casualties in Myanmar, Singaporeans are strongly advised to defer all travel to Myanmar at this time.
Seychelles going quarantinefree; India flights from April 8edit
The Times of India – Online Web
Now with Seychelles opening and too without quarantine requirement Maldives could get some competition. However, unlike neighbouring Maldives, a trip to Seychelles which is closer to Africa will cost more.
Indian Airlines Continue to Bring Back Stranded Indians From Saudi Arabia: Hardeep Singh Puriedit
News 18 – Online Web
The countries which have been included in the suspension were India, Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, the United States of America, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Pakistan, Brazil, Portugal, United Kingdom, Turkey, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Lebanon, Egypt, and Japan.
IATA Travel Pass: How it will help international flyers amid COVID19 pandemicedit
Money Control – Online Web
Since kicking off the development of the IATA Travel Pass in December, the agency is approaching the rollout of the first full pilot with Singapore Airlines at the end of March. This will be followed by a pilot with IAG and trials with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Copa Airlines along with another 15 airlines.
How IATA digital travel pass will help international flyers in Covid19 timesedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Several leading global airlines like Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, and Air New Zealand have already signed up for IATAs Travel Pass. To contain the spreading of coronavirus infections, international travel remains restricted in several countries, including India. Though certain flights for repatriation and those under bubble agreements with select countries are allowed to operate. India currently has such agreements with more than 27 countries.
Vaccine passports, COVIDs next political flashpoint The Economic Timesedit
The Economic Times – Online Web
Still, some poorer countries that rely on tourism are embracing the idea. Thailands authorities have said that they hope to set a policy this summer for accepting vaccine passports. Some experts are urging governments to wait for international standards on the passports before opening up travel, lest uneven standards lead to unsafe practices or geopolitical gamesmanship.
Travelers booking hotels online should trust instinct more than algorithmsedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Research, led by the University of York in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, shows the challenges of online fake reviews for both users and computer algorithms. It suggests that a greater awareness of the linguistic characteristics of fake reviews can allow online users to spot the real from the fake for themselves.
Thomas Cook & SOTC launch flight inclusive womenonly toursedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Thomas Cook India & SOTCs recent Second Holiday Readiness Report (December 2020) has revealed that Indian women travellers are displaying a strong appetite for holidays: 65 per cent of women respondents are keen to travel in the next six months; a significant 72 per cent displaying confidence in air travel. Basis this demand, Thomas Cook India, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel Ltd.
Thailand Reopening Looks More Promising After Virus Wave Tamededit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Thailand managed to contain a flareup in Covid19 infections at the start of the year, and its overall caseload is relatively low at about 26,000, with 84 deaths A successful reopening by Thailand could spur other tourism-dependent nations to follow suit, though the World Health Organization this week warned about the risks of countries easing restrictions too fast
Thai Airways Revamp Plan Gets Support From Top Shareholderedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
Under the restructuring plan, the airline will seek to raise 50 billion baht ($1 65 billion) of fresh capital over the next two years through new shares or borrowing The company will cut its workforce to 13,00015,000 by 2022, while proposing no haircut on debt, a waiver of unpaid interest on loans and deferment of bond repayments for six years, company officials said Tuesday The company will cut its workforce to 13,00015,000 by 2022, while proposing no haircut on debt, a waiver of unpaid interest on loans and deferment of bond repayments for six years, company officials said Tuesday(Thailand).
Policy Options For Sustainable Tourism In Sri Lankaedit
Youth Ki Awaaz – Online Web
According to WTO, Malaysia allocated US$ 113 million worth of travel discount vouchers and personal tax relief of up to US$ 227 for encouraging domestic tourism. Costa Rica has moved all their holidays of 2020 and 2021 into Mondays to enjoy long weekends to travel domestically.
TravelNow: 10 Great Restaurants To Try In Dubai For Global Fareedit
Femina – Online Web
Desserts here are delightfully indulgent too. The blueberry scone is irresistible! The banana bread, in cinnamon and cashew cream, is a blissfully gooey mess. To top it off, prices are reasonable and the handmade almond milk smoothies list is impressive. All in all, the owners of this gorgeous place want everyone to be sold on this place with its understated alley vibe, beautiful plants in pots, and nutritionally balanced vegan cooking, and they succeed.(Dubai)
Thailand preps for area quarantine to reboot tourismedit
English Lokmat -Online Web
About 6,700 hotel rooms in five tourist hotspots of Thailand have been prepared for use … Thailand preps for area quarantine to reboot tourism Bangkok, March 2 About 6,700 hotel rooms in five tourist hotspots of Thailand have been prepared for use as an area quarantine for inoculated foreigners in an aim to reboot tourism, a Minister has confirmed.
Thai PM orders study on vaccine passports to boost tourismedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Thailands prime minister said on Tuesday he has commissioned a study to look into issuing COVID19 vaccination certificates for international travellers, as the country seeks to revive a tourism industry battered by coronavirus curbs. The Southeast Asian nation has been mulling the idea of so called vaccine passports, but no target date has been set and tourism operators have complained about lost revenue.
Future Of Travel After Israel, Malaysia, EU May Soon Have Its Own COVID Vaccine Passportedit
India Times – Online Web
This, however, is only for domestic use, but a similar document from Malaysia has become the first to be accepted in another country. The Immunitee Health Passport, the countrys first health passport allowing tourists to be accepted into Singapore upon being verified and cleared.
Dubai is the safest city in the world amid the Corona expansion; Dubai Tourism Officer Speechedit
Daily Thanthi – Online Web
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Dubai Food Festival to kickstart on March 25edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Dubai Food Festival (DFF), the annual culinary celebration, has announced updated dates for this years festival, from 25 March 17 April 2021, with a calendar full of food related concepts representative of Dubais rich gastronomy scene. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), this years festival will feature an exciting lineup of bespoke dining experiences and gastronomic activities, including Etisalat Beach Canteen, Dubai Restaurant Week, Hidden Gems and Foodie Experiences; showcasing the best of Dubais diverse food offering.
China, US should revoke COVID19 travel restrictions if herd immunity is accomplished, says epidemiologistedit
Business Today – Online Web
China and the United States should remove all barriers to travel between the two countries if the United States achieves herd immunity for COVID19 with 90% of its population vaccinated, potentially by August, a Chinese epidemiologist has said. The United States is the worsthit nation in the world by case count, with nearly 30 million infections so far, though new cases have been declining. As of Sunday, 15% of the US population has received at least one dose of a vaccine.
China proposes free travel to US based on recognition of Covid19 vaccinesedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
In a bid to open up international travel, China has proposed to the US mutual recognition of Covid19 vaccines and permission of free travel between the two countries to only those persons who are vaccinated. Chief Epidemiologist of Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wu Zunyou said China and the US should work jointly to lift mutual travel restrictions in August or September when the US is expected to reach herd immunity, suggesting priority be given to official, business travel and overseas study.
Poland will now allow vaccinated tourists to not undergo quarantineedit
The Times of India – Online Web
As of now, if you are travelling from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Georgia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, Tunisia, and Australia, as well as their spouses and children, you are restricted from gaining entry According to Polish laws, travellers are supposed to undergo ten days of home quarantine.
How COVID19 Has Wrecked Thailands Tourismedit
India Today – Online Web
Though Thailand has fared well in containing the Coronavirus pandemic, its economy has taken a beating It may as well be going through one of the worst crises as the tourism industry now battles to keep going In 2019, Thailand recorded 39 8 million foreign visitors whose spending accounted to 11.
China Adds 3,375 Projects/639,811 Rooms in 2020: Lodging Econometricsedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Chinas total hotel construction pipeline dipped slightly at the end of Q4 2020 to stand at 3,375 projects/639,811 rooms, down 4% by projects and 1% by rooms yearoveryear (YOY). This is the second quarter off the peak reached in Q2 20, where construction pipeline totals stood at 3,574 projects/647,704 rooms.
BLS International wins contract with Embassy of Thailandedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
BLS International has commenced accepting visa applications for the Embassy of Thailand in Delhi. Commenting on the win, Shikhar Aggarwal, Jt. Managing Director, BLS International, said, We are pleased to partner with the Embassy of Thailand and will ensure a smooth, efficient and delightful experience for the applicants.
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United Kingdom vaccination drive makes London a safer place for future meetings Travel and Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
The speed of the UKs vaccine rollout is making London a safer bet for international meetings and events planners, according to the city’s convention bureau. The speed of the UKs vaccine rollout is making London a safer bet for international meetings and events planners, according to the city’s convention bureau.
WTM Africa 2021 partners with IGLTA to highlight LGBTQ Tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online web
WTM Africa 2021 partners with IGLTA to highlight LGBTQ Tourism Published on : Tuesday, March 30, 2021 WTM Africa 2021 will see the introduction of an LGBTQ+ travel event called EQUAL Africa in partnership with IGLTA.
Travel News Yas Island, Abu Dhabi expresses harmony with Holiedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Home Top Stories Details TOP STORIES Yas Island, Abu Dhabi expresses harmony with Holi Yas Island, Abu Dhabis premier leisure and entertainment holiday destination, in an initiative of expressing solidarity, got into the festive spirit for the occasion of Holi.
Maldivian to start first direct flight linking MumbaiMaafaruedit
Telangana Today – Online Web
Maafaru International Airport is located on the picturesque Noonu atoll of north Maldives and was opened for tourism in 2019, said an official. By | Published: 5:11 pm Mumbai: Maldivian, the flag carrier of the Maldives, will launch its first direct flight connecting Maafaru with Mumbai, proving a boon to Bollywood, business, and leisure travelers, an official said on Tuesday.
ITB Berlin: Recognising social entrepreneurship in tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Recognising social entrepreneurship in tourism Published on : Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Making way for creative concepts: this year, together with leading partners, ITB Berlin is again sponsoring and overseeing the international Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism. In addition to Hochschule fr nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE) and Travel Massive, the TUI Care Foundation, UNWTO and Social Innovation Academy (SINA) from Uganda are now involved for the first time. The competition is the only one of its kind to specifically focus on innovation and social entrepreneurship in tourism worldwide.
Australia boosts tourism with cruise tourism activities Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Australia boosts tourism with cruise tourism activities Published on : Tuesday, March 30, 2021 A record number of cruise lines are now basing their small expedition ships in Australia so to help travellers see more of our continent from the water and plan their adventure, Australia’s leading small ship specialist, Cruise Traveller, has gathered hundreds of close to home cruising options in one place on their website.
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 will focus on island resorts around the world Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
Many island economies are dependent on tourism and nowhere is this more apparent than in the Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives (28% of GDP) and the Seychelles (over 55% of GDP), which are both expecting a bumper Easter holiday period. With both islands less than four hours 30 minutes away, Emirates has added an extra four flights taking its weekly schedule to 28 flights.
Coronavirus: Tourists are jangling Spanish nerves this Easteredit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Spain’s economic love affair with tourism helped drag it out of the 20078 financial meltdown and the ensuing eurozone crisis. But its been an Achilles heel during the Covid19 pandemic, with travel bans, quarantines, and social distancing throttling global travel. The country posted an eyewatering 11% contraction in gross domestic product last year, the worst since its Civil War, after several pandemic waves and a botched attempt to save Christmas.
Travel News Sabre launches Qantas NDC offers for Australia and New Zealandedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Sabre Corporation is launching NDC offers from Qantas Airways, the flag carrier of Australia, to travel agencies in the airlines home market and New Zealand. Travel agents connected to Sabres global travel marketplace will be able to shop, price, book, pay, cancel, void, refund and exchange unique NDC offers from Qantas.
Heathrow backs UK traffic light quarantine system in plea for summer holidaysedit
India News – Online Web
A plane arrives at Heathrow Airport on February 26, 2021 in London, England. Travellers arriving in the UK from February 15 2021 onwards from countries on the red list of restrictions have had to isolate in hotels at airports at their own expense for ten days.
Europes summer tourist season expects a boost amid EUs Covid19 vaccine pushedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
European Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton said on Sunday that he hoped Europe will have a summer tourist season this year, supported by a rampup in its Covid19 vaccination efforts. Breton, who heads the European Unions executives vaccine task force, reiterated on RTL radio and TV channel LCI that the European Union should deliver 420 million doses of Covid19 vaccines by midJuly, enough to allow the bloc to reach collective immunity.
How Hospitality and the Vacation Ownership industry will find success in 2021edit
Hospitality Biz India – Online Web
2020 was a challenging year indeed but the hospitality sector has been very successful in adapting quickly and steadfastly to the changing environment. Domestic leisure travel will start the first phase of recovery.
Health News Roundup: Germany issues COVID travel warning for France, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark; More under30 Americans report anxiety, depression during pandemic CDCedit
Devdis Course – Onlimne Web
The former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said he believes the coronavirus that causes COVID19 likely escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China, embracing a theory rejected by many global epidemiologists that has contributed to tensions between China and the West.
Airport expansion plans: Experts say pandemichit sector needs to revive for idea to take offedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
According to ACI Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Philippines and China are among the top 10 fastestgrowing countries by compound growth rate from 2019 to 2040 with over 50 million passengers.
World Travel & Tourism Council reports a massive loss of almost US$4.5 trillion Travel And Tour Worldedit
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World Travel & Tourism Council reports a massive loss of almost US$4.5 trillion Published on : Friday, March 26, 2021 The World Travel & Tourism Councils annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) reveals the full devastating impact of COVID19 had on the global Travel & Tourism sector last year, which suffered a massive loss of almost US$4.5 trillion.
Wizspk Communication & PR bags PR mandate for Maharashtra Tourismedit
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Wizspk will be responsible for creating and executing PR and imaging campaigns to place the State of Maharashtra on the Domestic & International Tourism Map An integrated Marketing Solutions and PR firm, Wizspk Communication & PR has been accorded the PR mandate for Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra.
Virgin Australia at your service with new menus and even more affordable flights Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Virgin Australia at your service with new menus and even more affordable flights Published on : Thursday, March 25, 2021 New onboard menus have been introduced on all Virgin Australia flights from today to give customers more choice and better value. New onboard menus have been introduced on all Virgin Australia flights from today to give customers more choice and better value.(tourism)
Seychelles Reopens Beaches to Tourists After Covid19 Bashingedit
Bloomberg Quint– Online Web
Vaccinations have been key to the decision to reopen borders in the nation of about 98,500 people So far 90% have received a first jab and 45% have obtained the required two The plan is to reach herd immunity so as to allow visitors who have tested negative for the coronavirus unrestricted access to the islands The plan is to reach herd immunity so as to allow visitors who have tested negative for the coronavirus unrestricted access to the islands(tourism).
Travel News Philippines to curb surging Covid19 infections with targeted restrictionsedit
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Philippine authorities prefer smaller, targeted restrictions over a hard lockdown to support the economy while trying to contain surging coronavirus infections, reports Bloomberg. It will be a disaster for the country if you close everything, President Rodrigo Duterte said in a livestreamed briefing Monday evening.
Qatar Airways become official airline sponsor of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Qatar Airways become official airline sponsor of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group Published on : Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has become the Official Airline Sponsor of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) to support its efforts in providing medical relief to vulnerable communities around the world.
Mallorcas Easter revival masks a slow, painful recovery for Spanish tourismedit
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German tourists flocking to the sunny shores of Mallorca for Easter are a boon for a few local businesses, but closed hotels and restaurants across the island are a reminder that Spains tourism sector is still years away from full recovery.
London Luton Airport welcomes funding for UK airspace modernization programmeedit
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London Luton Airport welcomes funding for UK airspace modernization programme Published on: Wednesday, March 24, 2021, London Luton Airport (LLA) recently welcomed an announcement by the Department for Transport (DoT) that the government is to provide funding to get a UK airspace modernisation program back on track.
Costa Cruises delays return until Mayedit
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The departure date of Costa Luminosa, the second Costa ship scheduled to resume service, is postponed to May 16 from Trieste, and the following day from Bari, confirming its program of oneweek cruises in Greece and Croatia, in accordance with recent roadmap for the resumption of international tourism in Greece.
Travel News Germany further extends lockdown by four weeksedit
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Chancellor Angela Merkel proposed keeping German lockdown restrictions in force for another four weeks after Covid19 cases rose beyond a level that may prompt government action to avoid healthcare overload, reports Bloomberg. The plan would extend and slightly tighten existing curbs through April 18, according to a chancellery draft seen by Bloomberg.(tourism)
In EEMA, UAE is among the top tourism beneficiaries Travel And Tour Worldedit
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In EEMA, UAE is among the top tourism beneficiaries Published on : Tuesday, March 23, 2021 In Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa Greece, the largest beneficiaries of tourism are countries like Egypt, UAE, and Turkey, based on tourism statistics as a percentage of total exports and GDP, a recent report said.
Solomon Airlines confirms flights now available from Solomon Islands to Australia during April Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Solomon Airlines confirms flights now available from Solomon Islands to Australia during April Published on : Monday, March 22, 2021 Following approval by the Australian Government, Solomon Airlines has confirmed that passenger seats are now available for sale from Honiara to Brisbane during the month of April 2021
Mexico limits non essential travel on southern borderedit
The Statesman – Delhi
The Mexican banks of the Suchiate river dawned Sunday with a heavy presence of immigration agents in place to enforce Mexico’s new limits on all but essential travel at its shared border with Guatemala.
Greece going to reopen ancient sites to restart tourism despite COVID19 increase Travel And Tour Worldedit
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The government of Greece announced that the country is going to reopen the Acropolis in Athens and other ancient sites nationwide and provide free weekly rapid tests for COVID19 for all the countrys residents as it prepares to restart the tourism season in midMay.
FITUR 2021 will give space for business meetings between travel agents and tourism industry Travel And Tour Worldedit
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FITUR 2021 will give space for business meetings between travel agents and tourism industry Published on : Monday, March 22, 2021 FITUR 2021 will have a CEAV B2B space for business meetings between travel agents and tourism industry suppliers present at the Fair.
Croatia puts safety at heart of 2021 tourism campaignedit
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Croatia is putting safety at the heart of its campaign to lure back tourists this year, offering testing at resorts and other preventive measures to combat the coronavirus, Tourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac said on Monday.
Cordelia Cruises by Waterways Leisure Tourism Private Limited, a Dream Hotel Group venture to begin its cruise operations in India from May 2021edit
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Cordelia Cruises by Waterways Leisure Tourism Private Limited, a Dream Hotel Group venture will begin its cruise operations in India from May 2021. Cordelia Cruises will be Indias premium cruise liner cruising along the west and east coast of India to domestic destinations like Goa, Diu, and Lakshadweep and international destinations like Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee, Jaffna, and the Maldives.
Tourists in Mexico party like theres no Covidedit
India Today – Online Web
Stopping big parties is a real battle that sometimes ends in defeat, said Dario Flota, a representative of Quintana Roos tourism promotion board. ALSO READ: US: Biden signs $1.9 trillion Covid19 relief bill before speech to nation.
Romania, Greece Aim For Speedy Bilateral Travel Arrangementedit
Republic World – Online Web
Romania and Greece are looking to set up a travel arrangement using their own vaccine certificates that would open up tourism between the two countries as soon as next month, officials said Friday. At a press conference in Bucharest, Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis said Greece is eager to receive Romanian tourists before the EU agrees on creating its own vaccination certificates.
How Finland embraced being worlds happiest nationedit
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Once notorious for its bland food and long, harsh winters, Finlands repeated success in the annual happiness rankings has helped transform the countrys global reputation, boosting tourism and business.
Irish tourism welcomes the EUs plan to reopen summer travel Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Irish tourism welcomes the EUs plan to reopen summer travel Published on : Saturday, March 20, 2021 Many executives representing various branches of Irish tourism have welcomed the EUs plan to reopen summer travel.
Antigua & Barbuda vaccinates frontline tourism workersedit
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Antigua & Barbuda vaccinates frontline tourism workers Published on : Saturday, March 20, 2021 The government of Antigua & Barbuda has started the COVID19 vaccination process for frontline workers in the tourism industry.
Travel industry fears Covid roadblockedit
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Once vaccines penetrate enough people, all countries and states will remove restrictions on tourism, says Nirupa Raj. In most of the southeast Asian countries, including Singapore, sightseeing spots continue to be closed to the public.
Very exciting: German tourists land in Mallorca as restrictions easeedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
In 2020 the tourism industry accounted for between 4% and 5% of Spains national output, according to estimates from the Funcas thinktank, down from 12% in 2019. It was not all smiles at the airport on Friday, however, as the sunseekers were met with drizzly weather conditions.
TAAI demands 5% agent commission from Air Indiaedit
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The Travel Agents Association of India leadership met the Air India senior officials on March 18, 2020 to discuss the issues faced by the member agents. The association has written a letter to the National Carrier addressing the challenges indetail, with the major challenges being booking of Vande Bharat Flights only via Air India website, Refunds on GDS, and demand for 5 per cent agent commission from Air India on the total airfare.
Mandarin Oriental to Expand China Footprint with New Luxury Hotel in Hangzhou Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Hangzhou is a leading centre of tourism, culture, science and education in the province of Zhejiang, and is undergoing significant expansion and rejuvenation. Mandarin Oriental, Hangzhou will be part of the Westlake 66 mixeduse commercial and luxury retail complex owned and being developed by Hang Lung Properties.
Los Angeles reopens its famous museums, breweries, restaurants and moreedit
The Times of India – Online Web
Los Angeles Tourism launched LA Love, a campaign to celebrate the reopenings wherein they are offering deals and discounts for people to enjoy President and CEO of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Adam Burke told an online media firm, As Los Angeles begins to safely and responsibly reopen museums, indoor dining, theme parks, and outdoor live events and spectator sports all with appropriate capacity controls and approved health protocols weve made it easier than ever to #StartYourComeback in L
Iceland allows entering COVID19 vaccinated travellers only Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Sigrur Dgg Gumundsdttir, Head of Visit Iceland said that they are excited to safely reopen our borders to fully vaccinated citizens, as well as those who are no longer susceptible to the virus. The tourism is a very valuable industry for Iceland, as it contributes to their economy and culture.
Etihad Airways awarded NDC Level 4 certification by IATA Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Etihad Airways awarded NDC Level 4 certification by IATA Published on : Friday, March 19, 2021 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded the New Distribution Capability (NDC) Level 4 certification, by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Abu Dhabi to offer free PCR Covid19 testsedit
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Abu Dhabi Airports has launched rapid free Covid19 PCR testing for all arrivals, alongside partners Pure Health and Tamouh Healthcare. Passengers will not be allowed to leave the airport until the test has been completed with authorities hoping to provide results in around 90 mins.
Foreign tourist arrivals will not revive before 2023: Reportedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
CAPA said Covid19 has peaked in the UK, US, Canada, China, Malaysia, Australia, which are key sources of foreign tourists to India. It added Covid19 vaccination rollouts are in initial stages worldwide, except the UK (34.3%) and the US (19.7%). Widespread vaccinations are expected by late 2021 in other countries from where a bulk of tourists come to India, it said.
Portugal to welcome British holidaymakers from May 17 amid Covid19edit
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Portugal will welcome British tourists from May 17 if they have a vaccination certificate or evidence of a recent negative Covid19 test, said the countrys tourism minister, adding to hopes for a travel recovery in Europe this summer. We do hope to welcome all British holidaymakers from May 17, Portugals tourism minister Rita Marques told BBC Radio on Thursday.
UK travel restrictions lead to Qatar Airways informing tourism alerts Travel And Tour Worldedit
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UK travel restrictions lead to Qatar Airways informing tourism alerts Published on : Thursday, March 18, 2021 Qatar Airways has updated the travel alerts for UK passengers after Britain announced that Qatar is added to the travel red list from Friday early morning and all flights from Qatar will be prohibited from that day.
Travel corridor between Australia and New Zealand to soon become a realityedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
While New Zealand and Australia are both star performers in the battle against Covid19, plans for a socalled travel bubble between the neighbors have been repeatedly pushed back as each nation grappled with sporadic outbreaks. A resumption of unrestricted travel would be a big boost for ailing tourism industries on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
Tornado outbreak to hit in multiple waves across the Southeast USA Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Tornado outbreak to hit in multiple waves across the Southeast USA Published on : Thursday, March 18, 2021 A significant tornado outbreak is expected to hit much of the US Southeast in multiple waves Wednesday, according to the Storm Prediction Centre, which issued a rare high risk level warning.
Seychelles to open for travellers; likely to become worlds first country to achieve herd immunity!edit
The Times of India – Online Web
This comes as good news for the country, whose economy is heavily dependent on tourism Till now, travellers had to undergo quarantine upon arrival in a designated hotel, which will likely not be required from March 25 Visitors will just be required to book accommodation in one of 700 certified tourism establishments, and the said list will be released soon.
New Zealand Mulls Limiting Mass Tourism to Preserve Green Imageedit
Bloomberg Quint – Online Web
There is scope for a fresh look at existing levies like the International Visitor Levy to help ensure the true cost of tourism is priced into the international visitor experience
German National Tourist Board organises GTM Germany Travel MartTM 2022 in Bavariaedit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web
The most important sales event for German incoming tourism will take place from May 2 for the first time in the municipality of Oberammergau until May 4, 2022. The German Tourism Board (DZT) is hosting the GTM Germany Travel MartTM (GTM) 2022 in the runup to the Passion Play Oberammergau. The most important sales event for German incoming tourism will take place from May 2 for the first time in the municipality of Oberammergau until May 4, 2022.
Argentina eagerly waiting for Chinese travelers for boosting tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Argentina eagerly waiting for Chinese travelers for boosting tourism Published on : Thursday, March 18, 2021 Argentina is eagerly waiting for the arrival of Chinese travelers for boosting tourism following the COVID19 pandemic, said Argentinas Minister of Tourism and Sports Matias Lammens recently.
Venice and Florence are gearing up to welcome tourists with new tourism modeledit
The Times of India – Online Web
Two of Italy s most famous cities, Venice and Florence are gearing up to welcome tourists with a new tourism model The mayors of these two beautiful cities announced tourism plans to help them rebuild after the COVID19 crisis The mayors have said that they want more police to ensure safety in the cities.
Travel News Trkiye launches Covid vaccine registration for tourism employeesedit
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Trkiye has rolled out a tourism employee vaccination registration programme in coordination with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Health and Trkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA). The programme has been launched within the scope of Safe Tourism Certification Program to welcome international travellers for the upcoming tourism season and to ensure the health and safety of tourism employees and its residents remains its utmost priority.
Travel News Abu Dhabi Airports launches free rapid Covid19 testing for passengers & staffedit
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Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Pure Health and Tamouh Healthcare, has launched rapid free Covid19 PCR testing for all arrivals, except those in transit, with results provided in around 90 minutes.
Spanish islands warn tourists to abide by virus restrictionsedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Negueruela, who is also the islands tourism minister, said that authorities will be on high alert monitoring for possible rulebreakers, private news agency Europa Press reported. Budget airline Eurowings is providing hundreds of extra flights to Mallorca, the biggest of the archipelagos five main islands, before the Easter period, and travel operator TUI said its opening hotels on the island.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) plans to relocate its onsite rapid COVID19 testing centre Travel And Tour Worldedit
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) plans to relocate its onsite rapid COVID19 testing centre Published on : Wednesday, March 17, 2021 The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced its plans to relocate its onsite rapid COVID testing center, the first such facility at any U.S. airport.
ITB Berlin set to return as inperson show in March 2022edit
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ITB Berlin set to return as inperson show in March 2022 Published on : Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Organisers in Germany have recently confirmed that ITB Berlin is scheduled to take place as an inperson event from March 913 next year.
FDI India aids hospitality and tourism companies by connecting with foreign investorsedit
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FDI India opens new avenues of foreign credit for leading businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector through the intricate process of FDI route set by the governing body. With the sector eyeing for revival from the pandemic slowdown, FDI India is helping businesses in financial strength through quality and conflict free Foreign Investments.
Covid pandemic wreak havoc on Cuba tourismedit
DT Next – Online Web
Silvia Canals runs La Casona del Son, a private salsa school in the city-center of Havana, gathering some 20 tutors. She wonders if tourism will ever go back to normal. We used to teach salsa, kizomba, and Caribbean rhythms to tourists, but with no foreigners coming in, there is no business, she said. Cuban nationals do not pay for salsa classes.
British Airways trials Covid19 document certification on Indian routesedit
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British Airways customers eligible to travel to India are now able to upload their negative COVID19 test results and other travel declaration forms directly into their booking on the airlines website, in advance of travel.
Tourism in European Union halved in 2020 due to Covid19: Eurostatedit
Business Standard -Online Web
The European tourism industry was hit dramatically due to the Covid19 pandemic in 2020 as accommodation in tourist establishments decreased by half compared to the previous year Topics European Union | tourism
Spanish Islands Warn Tourists To Abide By Virus Restrictionsedit
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Negueruela, who is also the islands tourism minister, said that authorities will be on high alert monitoring for possible rulebreakers, private news agency Europa Press reported. Budget airline Eurowings is providing hundreds of extra flights to Mallorca, the biggest of the archipelagos five main islands, before the Easter period, and travel operator TUI said its opening hotels on the island.
South Korea doused 2 tiny islands in a vibrant purple. It brought in a new wave of tourism and even weathered the pandemic.edit
Business Insider – Online Web
The color scheme was part of a 2015 government tourism initiative and its working. On two small South Korean islands, life has taken on a distinctly lavender hue. You can see it on the rooftops, the phone booths, and the bridge that connects the two islands, Banwol Island and Bakji Island, to each other.
North Carolina tourism is still hopeful to get well post pandemic Travel And Tour Worldedit
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North Carolina tourism is still hopeful to get well post pandemic Published on : Tuesday, March 16, 2021 This horrendous downfall is the first to happen for the tourism industry. The deadly pandemic hit the sector in a hard way, and lost billions of dollars. Nevertheless, the decline of the industry impacted businesses and local communities nationwide.
Ministry of Tourism has introduced the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) and Incredible India Tourist Guide (IITG) Certification Programme to traintourist facilitators andguides across the cedit
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Government of India, Ministry of Tourism has introduced the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) and Incredible India Tourist Guide (IITG) Certification Programme, which is a digital initiative that aims at creating an online learning platform with the objective of creating a pool of well trained and professional Tourist Facilitators and Tourist Guides across the country, including in remote areas with tourism potential
Maldivian appoints Bird Travels as GSA in Mumbaiedit
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Maldivian, the national carrier of the Republic of Maldives, owned and operated by Island Aviation Services Limited (IAS), has appointed Bird Travels Pvt. Ltd, the airline management service arm of Bird Group as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Mumbai. The appointment of Bird Travels is a move by the airline to build upon its presence in the international arena. (tourism)
You wont need a vaccination certificate to visit Turkey this summer heres why it will still be safeedit
India News – Online Web
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the minister of culture and tourism in Turkey, said: We are looking forward to welcoming British tourists with open arms, as we did safely last summer. We have worldclass border processes in place for ensuring travel will be lowrisk throughout Turkey.
U.K. tourists can travel to Turkey without Covid vaccine passport Travel And Tour Worldedit
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The Brits will be able to jet to Turkey for their summer holidays without a COVID vaccine passport. The Tourism Minister Mehmet Ersoy said UK travellers would be welcomed with open arms. He said Turkey also expects to ditch the need for a negative Covid test before the UKs planned resumption of international travel on May 17.
Thomas Cook India conducts The Art of Travel with Marriott International & New Zealand Tourismedit
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Thomas Cook India conducts first physical MICE Travel Mart in Delhi in partnership with Marriott International & New Zealand Tourism Thomas Cook (India) Limited recently conducted a physical corporate outreach aimed at building corporate confidence in MICE at JW Marriott Aerocity.
South Korea islands soaked in lavender to attract visitors Travel And Tour Worldedit
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These tiny and serene islands have a little over a hundred populations and were picked by the government for a tourism project. Shinan County since 2015 has invested 4.8 billion won ($4.25 million) to turn the islands purple, including painting more than 28,000 square metres of roofs lilac.
Peru suspends mandatory 14 days quarantine for touristsedit
The Times of India – Online Web
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism MINCETUR and the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Export and Tourism PROMPER has issued an official statement for tour operators, tourism industry agents and tourists that mandatory 14 days quarantine for tourists is suspended and they can enter the country showing their negative PCR test reports
Onethird of destinations around the world still remain closed for tourism Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Onethird of destinations around the world still remain closed for tourism Published on : Monday, March 15, 2021 As vaccination campaigns finally start getting momentum in some countries, a substantial part of the world still remains off limits to international tourists. As per a new report from the UNWTO, onethird of destinations around the world remain closed with just over half of them off limits for 40 weeks.
Morocco hopes for Israeli tourism boost when flights resumeedit
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Though the numbers of Israeli visitors are likely to be small compared to the total preCOVID19 tourist flow to Morocco, it could help a sector battered by the pandemic. Tourism minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui has said she expects 200,000 Israeli visitors in the first year following the resumption of direct flights. That compares to about 13 million yearly foreign tourists before the pandemic. Tourism revenue fell by 53.8% to 36.3 billion dirhams ($3.8 billion) in 2020.
ITB Berlin remains a leading travel event for global tourism and MICE industry Travel And Tour Worldedit
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ITB Berlin remains a leading travel event for global tourism and MICE industry Published on : Monday, March 15, 2021 ITB Berlin remains the leading platform for the global travel industry in a virtual format and in the year of the pandemic 2021. From 8 to 12 March 2021, the Worlds Leading Travel Trade Show gathered the industry on its new and entirely virtual platform at ITB Berlin NOW.
For tourism, UNWTO requests for sustainable future Travel And Tour Worldedit
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For tourism, UNWTO requests for sustainable future Published on Monday, March 15, 2021, The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has emphasized that sustainability was high on the agenda, directing all initiations to make sure that the sector lives up to its responsibilities towards the environment as well as people, at ITB Berlin, a global tourism fair.
EU tourism halved in 2020 under pandemicedit
The Times of India – Online Web
While EU countries are experiencing second or third waves of the pandemic, several dependents on tourism hope t… Read More BRUSSELS: Tourism in the European Union measured in nights spent in tourist accommodation plunged by half last year under virus travel restrictions and lockdowns, the blocs statistics agency said on Monday.
Mission MICEedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
In terms of the positioning, over the last decade, the market share of all regions has remained nearly same. Regionally, Europe hosted more than half of all meetings in ICCAs last assessment followed by Asia (at 23per cent).
Drenched in purple, South Korean islands draw touristsedit
Devdis Course – Online Web
The tiny, tranquil islands have a little over a hundred residents and were picked for a tourism project supported by the government. Since 2015, Shinan county has invested 4.8 billion won ($4.25 million) to turn the islands purple, including painting more than 28,000 square metres of roofs lilac. The campaign has drawn over 487,000 people since its official start in 2019, according to the county office.
Belize is now open for vaccinated travellers, no COVID test requirededit
The Times of India – Online Web
With COVID19 vaccine rolling out everywhere, countries across the globe are gradually reopening their doors for international tourism In this, Belize has become the first country in the Caribbean to open its borders for vaccinated travellers; that too without any COVID19 test report.
ITB Berlin and IPK International: After dramatic slump, high chances for a fast recovery of tourism industry Travel And Tour Worldedit
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ITB Berlin and IPK International: After dramatic slump, high chances for a fast recovery of tourism industry Published on : Friday, March 12, 2021 Following strong growth rates over the last 10 years the tourism industry, a flagship of the economy, has experienced a dramatic slump and is one of the worsthit sectors in the year of the pandemic.
Croatia won the ITB Medical Tourism Destination Awardedit
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This year at 2021 ITB Berlin NOW, Croatia won the ITB medical tourism destination award. In recent years, Croatia has made a name for itself as a quality medical tourism destination. Out of the one million people who visited the country in 2019, 500,000 came for medical reasons, Draghicchio said. And even during 2020, the year of the crisis, the country weathered the situation comparatively well. At 50 million overnights, the figures for 2020 were 50 per cent of 2019, a record year.
UNESCOs Sustainable Cultural Tourism Strategy for Southern Africa gets thumps upedit
India Education Diary – Online Web
Over 60 stakeholders who attended the presentation of the UNESCO Sustainable Cultural Tourism Strategy (STCS) for Southern Africa on 8 March 2021 agreed that the strategy was well elaborated and captured the most important elements to support cultural tourism in the region.
Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: The Maldives returns to luxuryedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The pandemic changed all that. As Western countries imposed restrictions on travel and people stopped travelling anyway out of fear, the Maldives shut down all tourism. But then, as Covid cases spread far less quickly than expected, authorities came to the conclusion that the nature of the country thousands of separate islands meant that transmission rates would stay low.
Australian government offers halfprice flights to local touristsedit
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Almost one million Australians will be able to enjoy halfprice flights to domestic holiday destinations, under a government plan announced Thursday to boost tourism as Covid border closures keep international travellers out. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government would spend Aus$1.2 billion (US$929,000 million) to subsidise 800,000 flights to areas outside major cities that were heavily dependent on international tourists.
Thailand celebrates Elephant Day, hoping tourists will returnedit
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Thailand held a fruit banquet for dozens of elephants in the ancient capital Ayutthaya on Saturday, continuing an annual event that has been a big draw for foreign tourists in the hope they will return soon and revive the key tourism industry.
Hope some time this year: Australia working on travel bubble with Singaporeedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Australia is working with Singapore to create a travel bubble between the two nations as early as July, officials said Sunday, in an effort to restart tourism and travel put on hold by Covid19. Early in the pandemic Australia effectively closed its international border to slow the spread of the coronavirus, with noncitizens banned from visiting except in special circumstances.
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority set to host digital roadshowsedit
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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority set to host digital roadshows Published on : Friday, March 12, 2021 The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has decided to launch a new series of virtual global roadshows for the travel trade in readiness for the easing of travel restrictions later this year. Aimed at travel agents and reservation staff in the main source markets the US, the UK and Canada the three events come as vaccination programmes are underway and holidaymakers are looking ahead to when they can travel abroad again.
Peru will highlight its adventure and nature tourism destinations at 2021 FITUR Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Peru will highlight its adventure and nature tourism destinations at 2021 FITUR Published on : Friday, March 12, 2021, Peru will focus on adventure and nature tourism at the FITUR Special Tourism Recovery event, which will be held from 19 to 23 May at Feria de Madrid.
Mauritius is offering free vaccine to longterm travellersedit
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Mauritius relies on tourism heavily to keep its economy afloat, and it has been welcoming digital nomads, and retirees with longterm visa plans. In fact, under the Mauritius Premium Visa, international visitors can spend up to 12 months in the country, which is again renewable and is something the government hopes will motivate visitors to stick around and spend more time here.
1/3rd of world destinations closed for intl. travel, states UN World Tourism Organisation reportedit
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Almost one-third of total world travel destinations are currently shut for international travel, this information was given by the UN World Tourism Organisation. The reason for the same is mostly the latest Covid strains that are giving new concerns to countries who are forced to continue with the strict Covid19 protocols.
France eases Covid19 restrictions on international traveledit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The ministry said in a statement that travellers to or from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Israel, Japan, Britain, and Singapore would no longer need a compelling reason to travel. French Tourism Minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne said this easing was due to the improving health situation in those countries.
Travel News Australia to subsidise 80k half price airfares to aid tourismedit
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Australias government will subsidise 800,000 halfprice airfares as part of an AUD 1.2 billion (USD 920 million) package to prop up the nations ailing tourism industry. To run from April 1 to July 31, the discounted fares are designed to help tourismdependent regions and should support airlines, hotels and hospitality venues, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a statement.
Spain might reopen tourism with 3040% of the Spanish population vaccinated Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Spain might reopen tourism with 3040% of the Spanish population vaccinated Published on : Thursday, March 11, 2021 Spains Tourism Minister has said that the government might start reopening the countrys tourism sector when 3040% of the Spanish population is vaccinated against the corona virus.
Seychelles to open up to the world from March 25edit
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The announcement was made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, at the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) conference room at Botanical House following the Tourism Task Force Committee meeting. Visitors will now only be required to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure.
Portugal now intensely promotes sustainable tourism post COVID Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Portugal now intensely promotes sustainable tourism post COVID Published on : Thursday, March 11, 2021 Through a recent video campaign, Portugal asks for the promotion of more responsible and sustainable tourism.
Greece considering tourism restart on May 14 Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Greece considering tourism restart on May 14 Published on : Thursday, March 11, 2021 The Greek government is considering restarting tourism on May 14, if the Covid19 epidemiological situation allows it, said the countrys Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.
Bodh Gaya Tourism institute to get its own building at cost of 50 croresedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Bodh Gaya based Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), run by the ministry of tourism, will now have its own building, developed over five acre land with an estimated budget of 50 crores, said the government.
A Third of Destinations Remain Closed To International Tourismedit
The Wire – Online Web
As vaccination campaigns finally start to gather pace in some countries, a substantial chunk of the world still remains off limits to international tourists. A new report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation found that one third of destinations remain closed with just over half of them off limits for 40 weeks.
Spain plans to open tourism when vaccination will complete 3040% of population Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Spain plans to open tourism when vaccination will complete 3040% of population Published on : Wednesday, March 10, 2021 The Spanish tourism minister said that the government of Spain plans to start the reopening of the countrys tourism sector when 3040% of the Spanish population is vaccinated against the COVID19 pandemic.
Saudi court denies activist’s appeal, upholds her travel banedit
Free Press Journal – Mumbai
A court in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied the appeal by one of the kingdom’s most prominent political activists that would have allowed her to travel freely, her supporters said, weeks after her release from prison. Loujain al Hathloul, whose 1,001 day detention drew fierce international criticism of the kingdom’s human rights record, had hoped to lift a 5 year ban on travelling outside Saudi Arabia that the court imposed as a condition of her release.
Greece aiming to restart tourism on May 14edit
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The Greek government is aiming to restart tourism on May 14, as long as the Covid19 epidemiological situation allows it, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said. The country has scheduled a test run of safety protocol in April, welcoming visitors from European Union (EU) member states and countries like Israel, which have progressed.
Belize allows vaccinated travellers to enter country without testingedit
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As Belizes COVID19 vaccination campaign rolls out throughout the country, frontline tourism stakeholders will be among those receiving the AstraZeneca Vaccine during the early stages of the campaign. The vaccination of the tourism sector, in conjunction with the ongoing implementation of enhanced health and safety protocols, and the receipt of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp will convey to the world that Belize is indeed a safe and viable tourism destination.
Vaccine passports for international travel How they would workedit
Live Mint – Online Web
There are a number of private firms, organizations and governments backing or attempting to create a workable vaccine passport. Technology companies Mvine and iProov have begun livetesting a Covid19 immunity and vaccination passport with financial support from Innovate U.K.
France, Spain working on vaccine passportsedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
The announcements came a day after China said it has already launched digital vaccine certificates that are being trialled domestically and will later be opened up for international travel. Click here for full Covid19 coverage France announced the development after a meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday.
Canadas tourism suffers unprecedented lossesedit
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Canadas tourism economy suffered unprecedented losses in 2020 due to the Covid19 pandemic and is by far the most threatened sector in the countrys economy, it was revealed. In a statement issued on Monday, Destination Canada said that from April to November 2020, revenues from air transportation for passengers fell 91 per cent and accommodation revenues plummeted by 71 per cent, reports Xinhua news agency.
Travel News India needs to focus on its infrastructure to organise large format MICE events, say industry expertsedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
Disruption in travel has not only impacted tourism, but MICE, as well. The importance of MICE and International tourists to the Indian economy is significant. Due to the multiple travel restrictions brought about by the pandemic, MICE bookings had been on the decline since the past year.
Tourist bookings rise as Cyprus, Portugal reopen to UK travellers Travel And Tour Worldedit
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A spokesperson for the Association of Specialist Travel Companies said that Greece has been top of the pops since the countrys minister for tourism, HarisTheoharis, said last month that UK visitors would be welcome. Theoharis said that the country is working on a plan to make this happen from May.
RARE India and Eco Team Sri Lanka to promote Eco Friendly Travel Experiencesedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Speaking about this partnership, RARE Indias Founder Shoba Mohan said, While looking at increasing our footprint in the subcontinent our focus is to find a partner who believed in what we believed in, Eco Teams small boutique safari Lodges and camps are just perfect for the RARE in Sri Lanka.
Greece to welcome vaccinated and COVIDnegative tourists from Mayedit
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People who are vaccinated against COVID19, have antibodies or test negative can travel to Greece this summer, Tourism Minister Harry Theocharis said on Tuesday. Tourism is a major income earner for Greece, which has led calls for an EUwide vaccination certificate to help unlock travel.
WHO advises against using vaccine passports for international traveledit
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Information China, Thailand ready to bring such passports into effect soon According to the Global Times, China is set to approve such health certificates that will hold information about a persons inoculation record and will allow a safe persontoperson exchange.
Travel News Etihad Airways extends global Covid19 insurance till Oct 1, 2021edit
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has extended its COVID19 global wellness insurance cover until October 1, 2021. Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Sales & Cargo, Etihad Airways, said, Extending Etihads COVID19 global wellness insurance reinforces the effectiveness of Etihad Wellness, the airlines health and hygiene programme.
Tourism sector provides economic opportunities to local communities especially women entrepreneursedit
Northeast Today – Online Web
The Ministry of Tourisms Dekho Apna DeshWebinar series held its 79th webinar titled Weaving Growth of Rural India with SEWA & Airbnb India on 6th March 2021. 8th March being International Womens Day, the subject was appropriate in bringing forth the strength of women in the sector of tourism and also bringing forth the opportunities that exist.
Rebuilding Travel: ITB India 2021 Virtual Conference Theme and Speakers Revealed Travel And Tour Worldedit
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The inaugural ITB India Virtual Event, 79 April 2021, is an annual B2B trade show and conference curated to build the bridge to the Indian and South Asian travel market. The virtual show will convene key travel industry leaders and international exhibitors from MICE, Corporate and Leisure segments
Onethird of tourism destinations are completely closed to visitors, says UNWTO Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Onethird of tourism destinations are completely closed to visitors, says UNWTO Published on : Monday, March 8, 2021 As per the recent data from the UN World Tourism Organization, globally, at this moment, one in three destinations are completely closed to international tourism.
Now its time to set upTourism Bank Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Now its time to set upTourism Bank Published on : Monday, March 8, 2021 A vital lesson learned from Covid19 situation is the need for multistakeholder collaboration in travel and tourism.
Indian Travel Agents endorse Kenyas preparedness for visitorsedit
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‘The Indian travel trade has endorsed Kenyas preparedness to handle visitors in the midst of the covid19 pandemic, a shot in the arm for the tourism sector that is slowly picking up from the impact of coronavirus. Last month, five representatives of top travel agents from Indian toured key attractions in the country and were impressed with the level of covid19 pandemic preparedness put in place by the hospitality sector in Kenya.
Cyprus set to welcome vaccinated Brits from Mayedit
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The Cypriot government said that individuals that have received both the COVID19 jabs could travel to the country without restrictions from May 1. Cyprus deputy Tourism Minister, Savvas Perdios, said the country would allow Britons who had been given vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) the right to enter without the need for a negative test or to quarantine.
Portugal to quarantine passengers on indirect flights from UK, Braziledit
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Portugals tourism minister told the BBC on Friday the country hoped to allow British tourists who could prove they had tested negative or were immune to COVID19 into the country from May 17, when England lifts its ban on international travel.
COVID19 travel insurance becoming a vacation stapleedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Jordan is evaluating whether to require a mandatory flat fee for visitors as part of a program from Global Rescue and the Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council, said council cochair Taleb Rifai. The program, which costs up to $100 per person, covers certain disasters and illnesses like COVID19.
A ‘flying ship,’ and the superior mirage behind itedit
The Times of India – Delhi
Light usually travels to the eyes through straight lines, which lets them see things in a straight way, said Claire Cisowski, a research fellow in optics at the University of Glasgow. But, she said, “sometimes an image is deflected when the rays of light that reach us go through different layers.
Travelers must rely on instinct over algorithms for online hotel booking: Studyedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Researchers during a recent study found that travelers looking to book a hotel should believe their gut instinct instead of relying on computer algorithms to find fake reviews. Research, led by the University of York in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, shows the challenges of online fake reviews for both users and computer algorithms.
Take The World Traveller Within On A Trip To These 6 Brilliant Airports Across The Globeedit
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Instagram/changiairport Can you imagine an airport with an indoor rainforest and a waterfall You dont have to imagine any longer because Singapore delivers an experience! Singapores Changi Airport has topped all best airport lists for years now because of its gorgeous indoors with streetfood vendors, a massive fourstorey slide, butterfly garden, and more!.
European tourist destinations are hopeful about Chinas winter sports industry boosting their economies Travel And Tour Worldedit
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They believe that Chinas increasing interest in such sports, fueled by organizing Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, is especially important for the revival of international winter tourism. Ice and snow sports in China are expected to attract 230 million visits by participants in the 202021 winter seasons, with revenue expected to top 390 billion Yuan ($60.27 billion), according to the China Tourism Academy.
Tunisia eases Covid19 measures in hope to save tourism seasonedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Tunisia said on Friday it hoped to save its economically vital summer tourism season as it announced an easing of Covid19 restrictions including quarantine measures, a curfew and a ban on travel between regions. The Tunisian economy shrank 8.8% last year, the largest contraction in the countrys history due, to the effects of the crisis on vital sectors such as tourism, aviation and export.
Europe might introduce a digital green pass to help restart traveledit
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The European Commission has proposed the introduction of a digital green pass that will help grow crossborder tourism so as to revive economies in Europe . More details are yet to be released on March 17, but as of now the idea is that the digital certificate will allow authorities to know whether a traveller has been vaccinated, or has been tested negative for the virus.
American Airlines and Amadeus renew the content distribution agreement Travel And Tour Worldedit
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American Airlines and Amadeus renew the content distribution agreement Published on : Friday, March 5, 2021 American Airlines and Amadeus, two world leaders in shaping a new age of airline retailing, announce today that theyve renewed their content distribution agreement, continuing to make the airlines flights and services available to Amadeuspowered travel agencies and corporations around the world via the Amadeus Travel Platform.
Albania To Build 2nd International Airport To Boost Tourismedit
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Albanias government on Friday selected a Swissbased corporation to build a 104millioneuro ($125 million) new international airport near the southwestern town of Vlore in an effort to promote tourism and economic development.
Health apps, vaccine certificates riding to rescue of air traveledit
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IATA said its Travel Pass will launch at the end of March, with trials beginning in the next few weeks on London Singapore flights, in partnership with Singapore Airlines. VeriFLY is already up and running for BA, which expanded its trial in mid February to include all UK bound flights.
Swiss Education Groups 5 Schools amongst the 10 Hospitality Institutions Globallyedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) secured the 4th spot in the global ranking. An impressive headway into the top 10 was made by all the groups other schools, Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM) 6th, Csar Ritz Colleges Switzerland (CRCS) 7th, Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland (CAAS) 8th, and International Hotel of Tourism and Training Institute (IHTTI) 10th.
Etihad Airways carries out major transformation plan to mitigate impact of COVID19 pandemic Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Etihad Airways carries out major transformation plan to mitigate impact of COVID19 pandemic Published on : Thursday, March 4, 2021 Etihad Airways has announced its financial and operating results for 2020, recording a 76% fall in passengers carried throughout the year (4.2 million, compared to 17.5 million in 2019) as a result of lower demand and reduced flight capacity caused by the unparalleled global downturn in commercial aviation.
Ecotourism in Saudi Arabia on the riseedit
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While Saudi Arabia has been known for its oil in the past, the kingdom is launching a variety of ecotourism efforts for its future. Enter Vision 2030, an ambitious plan to decrease the kingdoms oil dependence in part by increasing tourism to account for 10 per cent of Saudi Arabias gross domestic product by 2030, up from 3 per cent today.
Australia extends international cruise ship ban until June 17 Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Australia extends international cruise ship ban until June 17 Published on : Thursday, March 4, 2021 Australia is extending its bar on international cruise ship to avoid the coronavirus spreading.
Thomas Cook India Partners with Air Asia & Sterling Holiday for Attractive Offersedit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web
Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. said, As affordable holidays are a key customer demand, our Summer Holiday Sale presents great offers free flight tickets on summer holiday bookings, full holidays at half price and more. Customers can choose from trending domestic destinations, including Himachal, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Kashmir, Andamans and international destinations like Dubai, Maldives, and Seychelles.
Spotlight: Travel And Tourism Industry In Indiaedit
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In Spotlight we will be discussing the opportunities and challenges that our clients face in various sectors, in conversation with CXOs. This month, we speak to the Managing Director of Globus Family of Brands India (GFOBI) a group company of Group Voyagers Inc., Mr. Varesh Chopra. Group Voyagers Inc. is an international group in the tourism industry that runs tours under the Globus, Cosmos, Monograms and Avalon brand names.
Qantas launches mystery flights to boost tourism amid Covid19 restrictionsedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Qantas is launching a series of mystery flights to boost domestic travel as the Australian government extended the international travel ban for another three months. The aviation sector has been hit hard due to the travel restrictions imposed by governments around the world to contain the coronavirus disease (Covid19), prompting airlines to devise different strategies to tackle the challenges.
Middle East hoteliers must adopt new technology to attract new and existing customers Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Middle East hoteliers must adopt new technology to attract new and existing customers Published on : Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Contactless technology, upgraded hotel software systems, integrated guest applications, and smart guest rooms are just some of the top technology trends Middle East hoteliers must adopt to attract new and existing customers, according to Joseph Fayad, IT Corporate Director of UAEbased TIME Hotels.
Global Travel Taskforce registers to facilitate international travel Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Global Travel Taskforce registers to facilitate international travel Published on : Wednesday, March 3, 2021 The transport secretary urged the potential travellers not to book a holiday, has chaired a meeting of a taskforce aimed at restarting international travel in a safe and sustainable way.
Evolving Women Evolving Tourism Sectoredit
Business World – Online Web
Women and tourism and hospitality are closely connected. Women have a genetic configuration that makes them perfect hosts and planners. Havent we all seen this in our households small or big the woman ensuring her home is all set and well decorated, neat and in order Usually it always used to be our Moms planning the vacations, ensuring the minute details of packing, all things needed etc are all checked.
Etihad signs MoU with Hub71edit
Travel Trends Today – Online Web Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabis global tech ecosystem, to support the expansion of entrepreneurs innovating in Abu Dhabi. Following the MOU signing, Etihad will become the official airline partner of Hub71 which will offer more than 100 global startups within its tech community special rates and access to a dedicated booking platform to simplify their travel needs.
Emirates offer passengers a chance to purchase adjoining seatsedit
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Emirates offer passengers a chance to purchase adjoining seats Published on : Wednesday, March 3, 2021 With demand for air travel still low in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic, Emirates has begun offering passengers a chance to snap up empty seats in economy class.
COVID19 third wave may hit South African tourism sectoredit
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KubayiNgubane said the stop/start cycles will continue to affect traveller confidence and place jobs and the survival of tourism firms at risk. Image Credit: Twitter(@SAgovnews)While the rollout of COVID19 vaccines continues across the world bringing new hope, the tourism sector will still have to operate alongside the virus with the threat of a third wave on the horizon, says Tourism Minister Mmamoloko KubayiNgubane.
These countries are now open to vaccinated travellersedit
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Cyprus has announced its plans to open borders to travellers who have been fully vaccinated without the need to provide a negative RTPCR test on arrival. This applies to only destinations that fall within the countrys safe travel list. Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and Singapore are some of these countries.
Turkey to welcome Brit holidaymakers by June Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Turkeys tourism industry has also adopted the Safe Tourism Certification Program, a set of safety and hygiene measures the Turkish government introduced earlier last year. There will be some hesitancy among Bits, following the incident last summer where Turkey was accused of underreporting their Covid cases.
List Of Several Ecotourism Efforts In Saudi Arabia That Are Currently Underwayedit
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While Saudi Arabia has been known for its oil in the past, the kingdom is launching a variety of ecotourism efforts for its future. Enter Vision 2030, an ambitious plan to decrease the kingdoms oil dependence in part by increasing tourism to account for 10 percent of Saudi Arabias gross domestic product by 2030, up from 3 percent today.
ITB Berlin NOW: Events and business travel on the way to a new normal Travel And Tour Worldedit
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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, taking business trips and meeting facetoface at conferences and congresses has come to almost a complete standstill. From 9 to 12 March 2021 at ITB Berlin NOW, experienced speakers will discuss how the events industry is coping with the challenges created by the crisis, the role of sustainable travel in these times, and the conditions necessary in order for business travel to successfully recover.
EU likely to introduce vaccine certificate to ease travel during summer holidaysedit
The Times of India – Online Web
Reportedly, EU leaders are in agreement to work on vaccine certificates, and some are keen to unlock tourism this summer However, as per the reports, it is not clear yet if vaccinated people can still carry and transmit the virus to others Reportedly, countries such as Belgium and France, have expressed concern that easing travel only for inoculated people would not be fair
Ecotourism in Saudi Arabia on the riseedit
Telangana Today – Online web
While Saudi Arabia has been known for its oil in the past, the kingdom is launching a variety of ecotourism efforts for its future. Enter Vision 2030, an ambitious plan to decrease the kingdoms oil dependence in part by increasing tourism to account for 10 per cent of Saudi Arabias gross domestic product by 2030, up from 3 per cent today.
Indias air connectivity has grown 240% in last decade: Puriedit
The Times of India – Online Web
Leading with 89% growth rate, India has replaced Indonesia to the 3rd position in Asia ranking in 2019, Puri added India is projected to require 1,7502,100 aircraft valued at over $290 billion, with an estimated 100 deliveries each year Rating agency ICRA expects domestic air traffic to reach precovid levels in FY2023 and international in FY2024
Union Tourism Secretary: Sustainable tourism only way of expanding sectoredit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh on Sunday said sustainable tourism is the only way of expanding the sector and bringing expected change in the industry in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh attended the 5th Skiing Graduation ceremony at Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) Gulmarg.
Tourism A Ray of Hopeedit
BW Hotelier Business World – Online Web
M.P. Bezbaruah, the Secretary General of HAI, talks about various government measures that can be taken apart from those mentioned in the Budget 2021 for the revival and growth of tourism. All indicators are positive for calibrated reopening of international travelthis recent statement of the Tourism Secretary must have come as a ray of hope for the beleaguered tourism industry.
IATA plans to launch travel pass this month; in talks with Indian authorities, airline firmsedit
Millennium Post – Delhi
To provide easier air travel amid the Coronavirus pandemic, global airlines’ body IATA plans to launch its travel pass by the end of March and is also in talks with Indian authorities and carriers for using the pass in India.
CDC announces travel restrictions for countries hit by Ebola outbreakedit
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CDC announces travel restrictions for countries hit by Ebola outbreak Published on : Monday, March 1, 2021 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that travel restrictions will be introduced for individuals coming to the US from Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo, two countries currently fighting the latest recent outbreaks of the Ebola virus.
Albanian world heritage site struggles without touristsedit
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Tourism in Albania, one of Europes poorest countries, brought about 9 per cent of GDP in 2019, and the government had hoped to raise that to 10 per cent this year.Kodras guesthouse overlooks Gjirokastra, which has a fulltime population of 30,000, right at the place where a monument to Hoxha was placed after his death but removed in 1991 after the fall of the communist regime.
AIDA Cruises to start sailings from March 2021edit
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AIDA Cruises to start sailings from March 2021 Published on : Monday, March 1, 2021 AIDA Cruises has recently announced that it will open its 2021 cruise season starting March 20 with the AIDAperla sailing around the Canary Islands.
Pandemic Affected Tourists Behaviour: Studyedit
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The study, published in the journal Annals of Tourism Research, indicated that postpandemic tourism could curb our motivation for new adventures. We found that a Covid19 threat also made people overestimate the crowdedness of public spaces and feeling uncomfortable in crowded places like restaurants or shopping malls, said researcher Florian Kock from Copenhagen Business School.
Covidhit tourism industry sees happy summer this timeedit
The Times of India – Online Web
With the Covid19 situation having considerably improved across the country, the travel and tourism industry is pinning hopes on a happy summer Domestic leisure travel, which has already touched 75% of its precovid business mark, would fetch more bookings yearonyear in the next twothree months as summer vacation begins, feel travel operators
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DRAGONPASS partners with Thriwe Indiaedit
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DragonPass is the first and till date the only company able to fully digitize the entire customer journey through the Airport Ecosystem worldwide. DragonPass ensures service enablement through its offices in Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Manchester to drive engagement and offer worldclass travel experience to their customers.
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Asias 50 Best Restaurants 2021 Awards Put Hong Kong in the Spotlight as the Regions Leading Gastronomic Hubedit
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Hong Kong leads the Asias 50 Best Restaurants 2021 list with 11 entries and The Chairman becoming the first Hong Kong restaurant to win top spot. Launched in 2009, the Cantonese restaurant in Central is renowned for its authentic, ingredientsdriven cuisine. It won both coveted titles The Best Restaurant in Asia and The Best Restaurant in China.
Over 200 Celebrated Restaurants Across Hong Kong Come Together for Hong Kong Restaurant Week Spring 2021edit
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President Joe Biden is planning the first major federal tax hike since 1993 to help pay for the longterm economic program designed as a followup to his pandemicrelief bill, according to people familiar with the matter Unlike the $1 Unlike the $1(Hong Kong).
The Hong Kong Tourism Board Announces Strategies to Drive Tourism Recovery and Sustainable Developmentedit
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The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced a series of flexible short-term and medium to longterm strategies to prepare for the return of tourists, attract highyield visitors, and drive the sustainable growth of the tourism industry.
These six islands opened to travelers and still have some of the worlds lowest Covid ratesedit
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Although the historic section of Macau sits on a peninsula that is now connected to the Chinese mainland, the Macau island of Cotai is a huge tourist draw due to its large casino complexes, including the Venetian Macau of 10.5 million square feet. Like Hong Kong, Macau is a special administrative region of China. Although its only widely open to residents of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, it still represents nearly 20% of the worlds population.
Travel News HKTB unveils strategies for reopening tourismedit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced its 202122 work plan, setting out a series of flexible shortterm and mediumtolongterm strategies to prepare for the return of tourists, attract highyield visitors, and drive the sustainable growth of the tourism industry.