Competition
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.
Industry
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
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
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
English Mathrubhumi – 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.
Australia extends international cruise ship ban until June 17 Travel And Tour Worldedit
Travel and Tour World – Online Web
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.