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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
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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)
Industry
Spotlight: Travel And Tourism Industry In Indiaedit
Mondaq – Online Web
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
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
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
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
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
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
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
CN Traveller – Online Web
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.