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Thailand mulls Covid19 vax passports to boost tourismedit
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.