Travel and Tour World (Online Web): The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the travel & tourism private sector, launched its Womens Initiative, at the WTTC Global Summit 2021 in Cancun, with the help of 18 Grand Slam singles title winner, Martina Navratilova.

Travel and Tour World (Online Web): Seoul opens new tourism hub to promote recovery Published on : Thursday, April 29, 2021 The Seoul metropolitan government recently opened a new tourism hub in the nations capital saying it will support the growth and development of the tourism industry.

Travel + Leisure (National): The biggest shift, travel experts say, is that luxury travellers are now taking Indian destinations seriously. Shoba Mohan, founder of RARE India (rareindia.com), reveals, “Previously, luxury travellers would do, say, three international trips and one domestic trip in a year. Now hopefully, they will do two and two, since they know what is in their own backyard.”

 Travel And Tour World (Online Web): News about Greece’s phased reopening came straight from a televised address made by Greeces Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday. The chosen date for the lifted travel ban and restart of the tourism sector will take place 13 days after Orthodox Easter (May 2).

Travel and Tour World (Online Web):  Experience Oxfordshire, the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Oxfordshire, has today announced they will be launching a new publication to help support hospitality businesses as we come out of national lockdown.

Travel Trends Today (Online Web): As a result of the Corona crisis, Brussels Airlines reports an adjusted EBIT of EUR 70 million for the first quarter, only a 9% decrease compared to the same period last year, which included January and February 2020, two normal months before the Coronavirus reached Europe. The first quarter is traditionally the lowest performing one of the year in the aviation industry.

Travel and Tour World (Online Web): Ongoing talks between countries in the region have been taking place to build up multi destination tourism. At the WTTC Global Summit, Jamaica chaired a meeting to aim on the establishment of such a task force.

Voyager’s World (Online Web) : ITB Asia is back and on track for a physical event from 27 29 October 2021 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, in Singapore. The annual three day B2B trade show and convention is designed to connect the key travel industry leaders in the region from the MICE, Leisure, Corporate Travel and Travel Technology segments.

Travel Trends Today (Online Web) : As part of its global campaign, the Israel Ministry of Tourism will launch signs in three major cities of Dubai, London and New York, all of which combine the potential for inbound tourism and a high vaccination rate. The first sign will be put up in Dubai, both in English and Arabic, a historical step for both nations as it is the first time an Israeli campaign is being launched in the United Arab Emirates.

Bloomberg Quint (Online Web): While foreign patient visits for IHH Healthcare Bhd, which runs Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore and Gleneagles Hospital in Malaysia, declined during the pandemic, Siloam is expecting a record 25% margin for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization in 2021 While foreign patient visits for IHH Healthcare Bhd

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The Guardian Coalition urged to set up additional quarantine facilities as relatives tell of despair at worsening crisis With a stronger quarantine system, Australia could offer more help to those trapped in India | Hassan Vally Relatives wearing protective gear perform final rites for a Covid victim at an open crematorium in Bangalore

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

The figure from the Office for National Statistics is the result of a 30% increase in spending enabled by the natural environment from 2011 to 2019 in England, and a drop of 55% in Scotland and 37% in Wales over the same period It covers the value of trips and activities that rely on the outdoors It covers the value of trips and activities that rely on the outdoors(touris

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Spain will enforce quarantine on all travellers from India in response to the emergence of a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus there, government spokeswoman Maria Jesus Montero said on Tuesday. As there are no direct flights from India to Spain, the measure will apply to those who travelled via third countries, Montero said. As there are no direct flights from India to Spain, the measure will apply to those who travelled via third countries, Montero said.(tourism)

India News – Online Web

The Guardian Coalition urged to set up additional quarantine facilities as relatives tell of despair at worsening crisis With a stronger quarantine system, Australia could offer more help to those trapped in India

Hindustan Times – Online Web.

Around 250 tour guides from Kenyas famed national parks lined up in downtown Nairobi on Tuesday to receive the COVID19 vaccination, as part of a government effort to revive the tourism sector that has been battered by the pandemic. The vaccination drive comes ahead of the annual wildebeest migration across the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Europe will open to all vaccinated visitors this summer onwards Published on : Wednesday, April 28, 2021 The EU is prepared to welcome visitors from the US and anywhere else in the world, so long as theyve had an approved vaccine. The Americans, as far as I can see, use European Medicines Agency approved vaccines, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told The New York Times on Sunday.(tourism)

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EU negotiating tourism with US though avoiding the UK Published on : Wednesday, April 28, 2021 The EU is at an advanced stage of talks with the US over mutually recognising vaccine passports to boost transatlantic tourism this summer, but Brussels is yet to open discussions with the British government.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Vaccine passports are emerging as a key plank of efforts to jumpstart European tourism in time for the summer peak. Britain had previously said that they were under consideration ahead of a planned reopening on May 17, while the European Union aims to introduce digital passes by June after governments reached a deal on technical standards earlier his month.

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With Covid protocols still in force preventing interregional travel, the Town Hall of Cartagena decided to reactivate tourism in the city through the Cartagena tiene un plan (Cartagena has got a plan) initiative, offering overnight accommodation and tours at reduced prices during weekends in a bid to attract residents of the Murcia region to go and stay in the Cartagena municipality for the weekend.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

World Travel and Tourism Council organizes annual Global Summit in Cancun, Mexico Published on : Tuesday, April 27, 2021 The World Travel and Tourism Council is organizing its annual Global Summit in Cancun, Mexico. Postponed from last October due to Covid19 pandemic, it is taking place not just to remind governments of the importance of the travel and tourism sector, but also to show that a largescale event can take place safely.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Indian travellers must immediately enter quarantine following the surge of cases in the subcontinent, according to Switzerland. Until now Swiss citizens or people with a residence permit from India were allowed to enter Switzerland from India. Until now Swiss citizens or people with a residence permit from India were allowed to enter Switzerland from India.(tourism)

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Trade News Inbound/ Domestic News Outbound News Home Top Stories Details TOP STORIES Macao webinar generates positive response from the travel trade Macao Government Tourism Office India in association with TravelBiz Monitor organized an interactive webinar on April 12 to update the travel trade with the insights about Macao as a destination.

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Travel Trends Today – Online Web

The government of Maldives has recently announced temporary measures to control the spread of COVID19 in relation to the rising COVID19 cases in India. Indian travellers arriving in the Maldives are restricted from staying at guesthouses and hotels located in local inhabited islands.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Emirates launches digital health verification for UAE passengers Published on : Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have started to implement full digital verification of COVID19 medical records connected to testing and vaccination for travellers based in the UAE.

Travel and Tour World -Online Web

Egyptian Vice Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism Affairs scrutinizes follows up on vaccination of tourism workers Published on : Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Egyptian Vice Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism Affairs Ghada Shalaby visited the Red Sea governorate to take notes on vaccinations of workers in the tourism sector against COVID19. There she examined a number of temporary vaccination units located in hotels designated for vaccinating workers in the tourism sector in the province.

The Financial Express – Online Web

The pause on arrivals would be reassessed before May 15, Morrison said Australia on Tuesday suspended all direct passenger flights from India for the next three weeks due to the unprecedented spike in COVID19 cases, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. The pause on arrivals would be reassessed before May 15, Morrison said.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

The U K has announced a trafficlight system, with Brits able to travel to green countries without the need to quarantine upon their return Arrivals from higherrisk areas designated amber and red will be subject to more stringent restrictions Arrivals from higherrisk areas designated amber and red will be subject to more stringent restrictions(tourism)

Investing – Online Web

Turkeys cabinet will discuss adopting a tighter lockdown on Monday as President Tayyip Erdogan tries to prevent a second lost year of tourism revenues, officials said. After the last cabinet meeting two weeks ago, as coronavirus cases surged, Erdogan reined in social activities and travel.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

In Philadelphia, every wall is a potential blank canvas, and stunning murals adorn building exteriors and walls all over. The Countryside of Philadelphia is a necessary stopping point when discovering Pennsylvanias art between the famed Wyeth family and the number of various museums, galleries, and studios in the area, Countryside of Philadelphia is a vibrant art hotspot.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Germans to accept nationwide pandemic restrictions that came into force at midnight, resulting in a 10 pm to 5 am curfews, further limits on personal contacts and access to nonessential stores in regions with high infection rates. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Germans to accept nationwide pandemic restrictions that came into force at midnight, resulting in a 10 pm to 5 am curfews, further limits on personal contacts and access to nonessential stores in regions with high infection rates.

India Blooms – Online Web

Tourists will continue to be allowed into the country and so will Sri Lankans returning from overseas, Prasanna Ranatunga, the countrys tourism minister, was quoted as saying by Newswire. He further said the RTPCR tests are being conducted on passengers at the countrys main airport Bandaranaike International Airport. People who test positive, he claimed, are isolated.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

IFEMA Madrid received the Safe Tourism Certified seal Published on : Monday, April 26, 2021 IFEMA MADRID has received the Safe Tourism Certified seal, a recognition granted by the Institute for Spanish Tourist Quality (ICTE) certifying that the institution complies with the maximum hygienicsanitary guarantees in the provision of its services as a global fair operator, as well as in its facilities which annually host around a thousand important professional and public events.

Republic World – OnlineWeb

Maldives, Germany, Italy, Bangladesh have most recently joined the list of countries that banned Indian travellers. As per reports, only German passport holders will be allowed to enter the European nation from India.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Countries like Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Croatia that welcome millions of American tourists each summer, and depend highly on them for income and jobs, are set to jump at the opportunity to reopen to the American tourism market with the E.U.s blessing.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

COVID impacted consumption expenditures on tourism in the hardest way Published on : Monday, April 26, 2021 Due to the pandemic, the consumption expenditures in the tourism and leisure sector of South Korea have dropped by over 20 percent in 2020, a statefunded think tank said Monday.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

The Connect in the City Live event will be hosted during Tourism Month and is one of several events that ATW is hosting this year. The first of these were the headline shows, held virtually early April, including World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) and International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTM Africa). which saw delegates conduct 5,000 successful 1on1 meetings and attend over 4,300 minutes of speed networking to reignite travel to the continent.

Devdis Course – Online Web

Egypt is aiming for tourism revenues of $6 billion$7 billion in 2021, the deputy tourism minister told Reuters. The country expects to attract more than 1 million Russian tourists during the rest of 2021 as direct flights between both countries are set to resume, Ghada Shalaby added.

Kerala Kaumudi – Online Web

Airlines such as Air India, Air Arabia, and Fly Dubai have all increased fares. Within two weeks, the number of travelers was increasing rapidly as the UAE imposed a ban on visitors and transit visa holders. The Thiruvananthapuram Dubai flight ticket on Air India Express, which was below Rs 10,000, was hiked to Rs 38,000 yesterday. The Kannur Sharjah flight was priced at Rs 9,000 rised to Rs 40,000. Fly Dubai charges Rs 80,000 to travel from Kochi to Dubai via Delhi.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Poland offers exciting gambling tourism Published on: Saturday, April 24, 2021 Poland is a very beautiful place with beautiful mountains, parks, and natural sights. Poland boasts of beautiful structures that will impress any tourist. There are both rural and urban areas in the country. Poland has a rich history that will entertain travelers. Also, when it comes to gambling, Poland is also a great place to have fun!

News 18 – Online Web

The leaders of both nations had hailed the bubble, which also would have provided a much needed boost to New Zealands beleaguered tourism industry, and urged residents to take advantage of it. Before COVID19 brought New Zealands tourism industry to its knees, it was the countrys biggest export industry, with Australians accounting for about 40 per cent of the international visitors.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

European Commission launches European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition Published on : Saturday, April 24, 2021, The European Commission has launched the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition. This initiative recognizes European cities for exceptional, ground breaking and sustainable tourism practices.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

Yas Island, Abu Dhabis premier leisure and entertainment holiday destination, is now satisfying the vacation needs of hungry travellers by introducing a complete 360degree Virtual Tour platform.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

United States adds 116 countries in Do Not Travel List Published on: Friday, April 23, 2021 The U.S. State Department has added at least 116 countries this week to its Level Four: Do Not Travel advisory list, putting the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Israel, Finland, Egypt, Belgium, Turkey, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Mexico, Germany and others on the list, citing a very high level of COVID19.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Australia will reduce the number of its citizens able to return from India and other RedZone countries to contain the risk of more virulent strains of COVID19 spreading, the government said on Thursday as it announced changes in its vaccination programme. Australia will reduce the number of its citizens able to return from India and other RedZone countries to contain the risk of more virulent strains of COVID19 spreading, the government said on Thursday as it announced changes in its vaccination program.(tourism)

Voyagersworld – Online Web

The Tourism Department of The Embassy of Spain in India organized a virtual press conference for the Indian market on April 20. Elisa Robles Fraga, Director Tourism Office of Spain in Mumbai, India, delivered a presentation of the tourist offerings and highlighted top 10 reasons to visit Spain once the borders open.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Solomon Airlines confirms seats now available on flights Solomon Islands to Australia to midJune Published on : Friday, April 23, 2021, Following approval by the Australian Government, Solomon Airlines has confirmed that passenger seats are now available for sale on flights from Honiara to Brisbane every Friday until midJune 2021.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Melbourne Airport passenger performance March 2021 Published on: Friday, April 23, 2021, Melbourne Airport recorded its busiest month since the COVID19 pandemic first began, with more than 991,000 passengers flying in March.

India Blooms – Online Web

Authorities in the Maldives have so far vaccinated over 37,000 workers who are employed in the country’s tourism sector, according to Raajje TV. The sector forms the backbone of the archipelagos economy and the inoculation drive would help improve the recovery.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Las Vegas Shows its Ongoing Pride with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations Published on Friday, April 23, 2021, From annual events to amazing entertainment, Las Vegas proudly celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and empowers travelers to embrace who they are year-round.

Travel Trends Today – OnlineWeb

Etihad Airways has operated its first eco light for 2021, continuing research and testing under the Etihad Greenline programme to assess environmental sustainability initiatives during scheduled services.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

The Banyan Tree Hotels group is renowned as a wellness brand with strong eco-friendly policies. In 2018, Banyan Tree Samui became the first hotel in Thailand to be awarded Gold Certification at a single property level by Earth check, the worlds leading scientific benchmarking, certification, and advisory group for travel and tourism.

Entrepreneur – Online Web

It goes without saying that travel has been disrupted severely over the past year, with movement restrictions within countries and internationally, plus new requirements for travel that have made it much more cumbersome than simply packing a bag, buying a flight ticket and getting on board. Nonetheless, the industry is recovering quickly, according to a variety of metrics, including this paper from McKinsey, which estimates a possible recovery scenario of 85% of 2019 volumes in 2021 and a full recovery by 2023. As with every downturn in an industry, there’s a significant upside now in the travel industry for entrepreneurs willing to make the right moves.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Israel’s struggling tourism sector hopes to reap quick benefits when the country reopens next month after a rapid Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Airlines are racing to add flights to Tel Aviv as groups of foreign tourists who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed into Israel from May 23. “As we look to the world reopening and travel resuming, the Italies and Frances are a little behind Israel in terms of when we anticipate travel will reopen. And that’s due to vaccines,” said Brian Znotins, vice president of network and schedule planning at American Airlines, referring to two other tourist destinations.

Money Control – Online Web

Australia has become the latest country to add India to its “red list” of high-risk countries amid a ferocious second wave COVID-19 pandemic in the region. The restrictions, announced by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on April 22, include flights to and from India to Australia, even for those wanting to travel for weddings and funerals, reports said. Besides the UK and Australia, flights from India are also banned in New Zealand and Hong Kong.

Online Web: Hindustan Times Marc Wesseling is one longterm foreign resident who couldnt wait any longer. The cofounder of an ad agency in Tokyo flew this month to Singapore, where his company has an office, in part to get the shots so he could safely visit his parents in the Netherlands.

Online Web: Live Mint Britain has also added India to its red list of strict travel restrictions, Hong Kong and New Zealand have banned India flights outright, and the United States advises against travelling to the country, even for those fully vaccinated. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.

Online Web: The Financial Express Hong Kong too, took action and banned all passenger flights coming from India for the next 14 days. Previously, India recorded more than 100 cases of the new Coronavirus strains. This put countries like the UK and Hong Kong on high alert as the transmission rate of mutated strains are quite high.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Webinar held on crossborder tourism between the UAE and Israel Published on : Tuesday, April 20, 2021 A webinar on crossborder tourism between the UAE and Israel heard travel is important for sharing cultures and developing acceptance. Held by HVS at the Israel Ministry of Tourism, the discussion was based on hotel investment between the UAE and Israel.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

As part of the race to get the industry back on its feet, the Romebased government will introduce socalled vaccine passports earlier than the rest of the European Union, Tourism Minister Massimo Garavaglia said in an interview Conditions are right to start the summer season on May 15, said Garavaglia, a 53yearold lawmaker from the rightist League, Italys most popular party.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

The Greek Tourism Development Minister Haris Theocharis has ended his fourday official visit to Russia on Friday. Theocharis traveled to Moscow last Tuesday to meet up with state officials and representatives of travel agencies prior to a May 14 scheduled reopening of tourism in Greece.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

Guests traveling with Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, from now until May 31 from Abu Dhabi to Chicago, New York, Washington, and Toronto, will be the first to trial the IATA Travel Pass app to easily manage their travel health credentials.

Hindi Business Standard – Online Web

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised American citizens against travelling to India, following a surge in Covid 19 cases in the country. This action follows the UK government’s decision to place India in the red list of countries and banning all arrivals, except UK and Irish citizens, along with permanent residents.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Children held balloons and banners and Indigenous Maori performers welcomed the arrivals home with songs. The Wellington International Airport greeted back travellers with a unique Welcome Whanau enormous arrival sign near its main runway, a collaborative effort between Air New Zealand, Wellington NZ and Wellington Airport with support from New Zealand Mori Tourism and Tourism New Zealand. Air New Zealand ordered around 24,000 bottles of sparkling wine, offering a complimentary glass to adult passengers.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Facebook have partnered to help global destinations make use of the power of digital marketing as they look to welcome tourists back safely. Over the past year, the United Nations specialised agency for tourism has been supporting its Member States on a series of initiatives relating to market intelligence and marketing.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

The deal to help fund the first phase of the development will be a so-called green loan, with the proceeds used to finance environmentally sustainable investment, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private It will have a tenor of 15 years and an interest rate of about 1% above the Saudi interbank offered rate, they said It will have a tenor of 15 years and an interest rate of about 1% above the Saudi interbank offered rate, they said(tourism).

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid Now Open Published on : Monday, April 19, 2021 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today reopened the iconic Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid. In celebration, an enticing Opening Offer is available until 31 August 2021 which includes an exclusive guided city tour, a generous dining credit and an original Ritz gift; a piece of history to commemorate the occasion.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Greece on Monday lifted quarantine restrictions for travellers from most European countries, as well as Israel and the United States as it prepares to reopen tourism services next month despite an ongoing emergency in pandemic related hospital care.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

This agreement facilitates Sokos Hotels to move into one of the fastest-growing travel market during the most challenging period of the tourism industry.We are very confident that this partnership between Sokos Hotels & Radisson Blu Hotels, Finland & Lumi Safaris (Shah Lifestyle and Hospitality Ventures) is going to be very exciting and fruitful for both the companies.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Dunleavy and other state leaders have been pushing to allow large cruise ships to return to Alaska after Covid19 restrictions kept them away last year, hitting hard businesses and communities, particularly in southeast Alaska, that rely heavily on summer tourism.

India Blooms – Online Web

A Luxury B2B Mice Networking Event was held in Istanbul with the participation of key decision makers in global tourism, on April 67. Recognized for its efforts to make tourism safe with the Safe Tourism Certification Program during the pandemic, Turkey continues to help its tourism industry effectively reach its goals through organizing B2B events with the participation of global key decisionmakers.

Ians Live – Online Web

Western Cape province, a top tourist destination in South Africa, witnessed an increase in domestic travel over the Easter weekend, as it seeks to attract travellers, the provincial government said in a statement.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Ecotourism a significant movement in the tourism industry Published on : Saturday, April 17, 2021 Ecotourism has become a significant movement in the tourism industry. According to research, the global ecotourism market is expected to worth $333.8 billion within the next six years. It is expected to grow at a rate of more than 14% a year until 2027.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

In light of the latest developments due to the ongoing pandemic situation, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has decided to reconsolidate all domestic passenger flights currently operating via Terminal 1.

India Blooms – Online Web

The COVID19 pandemic hit many countries and industries around the world hard in 2020, including Greeces tourism industry, which suffered a 75% drop in revenue compared to a normal year, Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis told Sputnik.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Air Canada set to refund COVID19 cancellation cash Published on : Friday, April 16, 2021 Air Canada has recently informed that eligible customers who purchased a nonrefundable ticket for travel on or after February 1 last year, but did not fly due to the COVID19 pandemic can now apply for a refund.

Voyagers World – Online Web

IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industrys Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Committee organized an online interaction on MultiPronged Strategies to Rebuild Tourism and Travel. Senior officials from Travel and Tourism Departments from India, Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand discussed measures taken by each nation to rebuild tourism and enhance regional coordination for a sector that is going through its darkest hour in recent history.

The Times of India – Online Web

The Turkish Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, has now begun the vaccination process in full force This is for employees related to the travel and tourism sector so that come summer, visitors can be confident about travelling in Turkey The world is currently going through vaccination programs everywhere as there is a rush to get ahead of the coronavirus, and beat it.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) said it will introduce the Covid19driven IATA Travel Pass on its network, starting first with a trial that is set to take place on the Kuala Lumpur Jeddah route on Monday (April 19) to support IATAs aim to safely reopen borders and assist the aviation industrys recovery from the pandemics impact.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

Israel will be reopening its borders to international travellers on May 23rd after more than a year. However, visitors will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid19 and will be expected to travel in groups. The news follows a deal between the minister of tourism, Orit Farkash Hacohen, and the minister of health, Yuli Edelstein, on a framework for the reopening.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

The April 19 move is part of a gradual reopening of a tourism sector thats one of the countrys most important, accounting for about a fifth of the Greek economy and more than a quarter of jobs. Revenue from the industry plunged by more than 76% in 2020 as governments closed borders and imposed lockdowns to contain the coronavirus.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

A senior government official earlier told Reuters that President Tayyip Erdogan was likely to order a tightening of restrictions this week ahead of the vital tourism season.

News 18 – Online Web

He also expected the new route to be a great attraction for both Kiwis and Tasmanians. This route will be a muchneeded economic boost for New Zealands tourism industry. Our Hobart Auckland route will open a direct link between 540,000 potential Tasmanian tourists and our biggest city, with regional hot spots like Queenstown and Rotorua a short skip away, he said.

Femina – Online Web

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde has announced that visitors will now only be required to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure. There will be no quarantine requirement nor restriction on movement upon entry.

Republic World – Online Web

Israel government on April 13 announced that vaccinated foreign tourists can visit the country from May 2021. The country had closed international borders due to the COVID19 pandemic for more than a year.

Devdis Course – Online Web

Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Bandar bin Fahd Al Fahid, President of the Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) Mr Ayman Amin Sejiny, CEO of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (ICDps.org), member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IDBG), and His Excellency Mr Khaled Murad Reda Assistant Secretary General of the ATO signed a memorandum of understanding and joint cooperation to establish a general framework for the development of the tourism sector through financing tourism projects in the Arab region, with special emphasis on least developed Arab countries.

DT Next – Online Web

Greece, which emerged from a decadelong financial crisis before the pandemic last year, has said it will open its tourism sector, a key growth driver for its economy, from the middle of May. We will gradually lift the restrictions at the beginning of next week ahead of the opening on May 14, a senior tourism ministry official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

There is less chance of being able to fly to Europe in the next few months than there is of flying to the US or Israel or the Caribbean or Singapore, he told a separate industry event. Europes vaccination rollout has lagged the UKs and the resurgence of cases in some countries is being driven by what Britain regards as variants of concern in terms of the risk they pose to vaccine efficacy.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Daily cases have been rising since authorities began lifting curbs on March 1, when each region was color-coded to reflect the severity of the risk Weekend curfews were reintroduced in many areas at the end of that month, including in the major cities of Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir Weekend curfews were reintroduced in many areas at the end of that month, including in the major cities of Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir(tourism).

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), in collaboration with Q Explorer Tourism, is offering a unique alternative for skiers and snowboarders who missed out on their annual snow holiday due to travel restrictions: the thrills of the desert dunes.

Devdis Course – Online Web

The Tourism Ministry said a limited number of tourist groups will be allowed to enter the country starting May 23, with individual visitors allowed at a later stage. All foreign tourists entering the country will be tested for coronavirus before boarding flights to Israel and must present a serological test to prove they have received a COVID19 vaccine.

Hindustan Times – Online Web

With its polynesian geography and a 16,000 kilometre coastline, Greece is an ideal place for seaplane service. Operators can improve access to many holiday resorts and poorly connected islands, a potential boost to its tourism industry. Grecian Air Seaplanes said its flights will fill a void, helping to connect islands to one another and to the mainland by air.

The Times of India – Online Web

The Greek Government has recently announced that the country will be reopening its borders for tourism on May 14. Further, to ensure that that both the countrys citizens and visitors are safe, it will be forming a 5step plan.As per the reports, Greece s five lines of defense strategy to contain the spread of COVID19 will include the following:Reportedly, the Greek Tourism Ministry has already signed a Green Pass agreement with Israel, and is working on to sign similar agreements with 10 more countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, Ukraine, Russia, China, China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

Turkey started full fledge vaccination of the tourism employees in coordination with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Health, and Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA).

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Ireland added the United States, Canada, Belgium, France and Italy to its list of countries where arrivals will be subject to mandatory hotel quarantine, tightening some of Europes toughest travel restrictions to stop the spread of Covid19, reports Reuters. Ireland added the United States, Canada, Belgium, France and Italy to its list of countries where arrivals will be subject to mandatory hotel quarantine, tightening some of Europes toughest travel restrictions to stop the spread of Covid19, reports Reuters.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Most charter and regular flights will be suspended between April 15 and June 1, but two flights a week will still run between Moscow and Istanbul, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said in a televised briefing Monday Fully 80% of the cases of Covid19 identified in Russians returning from abroad were in people who came from Turkey, public health chief Anna Popova told the same briefing Fully 80% of the cases of Covid19 identified in Russians returning from abroad were in people who came from Turkey, public health chief Anna Popova told the same briefing(tourism).

Hindustan Times – Online Web

High schools have reopened in Greece to students in the final three grades with the mandatory use of test kits for Covid19 being rolled out across the country to help with mass screening for infections, with an eye to further reopening the economy and tourism.

Devdis Course – Online Web

France said on Sunday it was too soon to say whether holidays abroad would be possible this summer as the third wave of coronavirus infections continues to spread through Europe. Tough COVID19 restrictions are enforced in many European countries, hitting recovery prospects for the tourism industrys crucial peak season as governments are struggling to define a timeframe for the gradual reopening of national borders.

Devdis Course – Online Web

The occupancy rate of Egypt’s hotels, which are running at half capacity due to COVID19 regulations, was between 40% and 45% in the first quarter, an official from the tourism ministry told Reuters on Sunday.

India Blooms – Online Web

Turkey started full-fledged vaccination of the tourism employees in coordination with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Health, and Trkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA). The vaccination program will cover the employees of the airlines, airports, accommodation facilities, travel agencies as well as professional guides.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the worlds largest hotel franchising company by number of properties with over 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries, continues to cement its presence across Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA) with a series of recent hotel launches and a strong lineup of openings for 2021.

The Sunday Guardian – Delhi

The Government of Maldives has taken several proactive measures to contain the spread of Covid 19, as Maldives is a tourism driven country. The Maldivian government had numerous consultations with the stakeholders.

The Times of India – Online Web

Croatia is the latest country to discuss the possibilities of opening the country to foreign tourists. Ever since the vaccination drive has started the world over, countries are taking little steps to open up for tourism.

The Times of India – Online Web

This is an initiative designed to boost tourism in Saudi and take away dependency from oil in the region John Pagano, CEO of The Red Sea Development Company said, We are acutely aware of our responsibility to protect this pristine environment and adopted stringent measures from the very beginning.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Next to ITB Indias conference, exhibitors like Belarus National Tourism Agency, German National Tourist Office, Israel Ministry of Tourism, Korea Tourism Organization, Visit Portugal, Zagreb Tourist Board and many more destinations showcased an array of current tourism offerings and destination highlights.

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With twoway, quarantinefree travel between the two countries to commence from Sunday 18 April 2021, Tourism Australia is kicking off its first international campaign in more than a year to remind New Zealanders of all the incredible experiences that await them across the Tasman.

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Celebrate the Holy Month with Family and Friends at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles Published on : Thursday, April 8, 2021 Throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles invites guests to experience a paradise catered to suit the occasion.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

The city, known as the The Rise of Aten, dates to the reign of Amenhotep III which began around 1,390 BC, and was later used by successors including Tutankhamun, according to a statement on Thursday from the Egyptian mission that made the find

Hindustan Times – Online Web

Visitors from the South Asian nation to the sandy paradise known for its clear water and white beaches jumped 50% to just over 44,000 in the first two months of the year versus 2020, figures from the island nations ministry of tourism show. Arrivals from China, Japan and South Korea were down around 98%. Tourists from India also made up 23.3% of the total in the two months, the most from any single country.

Voyagers World – Online Web

India has always been one of the key source markets for Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) owing to past records of significant arrivals. Kenya is presently open for Indian tourists and is looking forward to welcoming them in the upcoming months with newly launched products and heightened safety measurements.

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Chris Roberts, CEO, Tourism Industry Aotearoa, the New Zealand travel industry body added that tourism operators can now take bookings with confidence and scale up their staffing. Air New Zealand Ltd and Qantas Airways Ltd said they would set up flights between Australia and New Zealand to more than 70 per cent of prepandemic levels, reducing the cash burn when they are almost completely reliant on domestic markets for revenue.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored the Utah Office of Tourism (UOT) with one silver and two bronze Adrian Awards for marketing excellence for its winning entries in the 64th annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition.

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Rising Covid19 cases make travelers cancel their trips Published on : Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Increasing Covid19 cases across India has put plans of many travelers to rest with people canceling their trips. The week starting March 29 to April 4, which is the perfect time for people to plan 3day getaways or longer 810 day holidays, witnessed an 18 per cent decline in hotel bookings, compared to the previous week of March 2228.

Times Now News – Online Web

New Zealanders and Australians rushed to book flights Tuesday as the beleaguered tourism industry welcomed the lifeline of a travel bubble between the largely coronavirusfree neighbours. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the twoway, quarantinefree travel corridor would open from 11:59 p.m. on April 18.

Bloomberg Quint – Online Web

Visitors from the South Asian nation to the sandy paradise known for its clear water and white beaches jumped 50% to just over 44,000 in the first two months of the year versus 2020, figures from the island nations ministry of tourism show Arrivals from China, Japan and South Korea were down around 98%

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Greece hoping for tourism rebound Published on : Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Throughout Europe, people are waiting and trying to find out if foreign summer holidays will be possible. Many countries are currently banning or strongly discouraging international travel, with returning travelers having to quarantine upon arrival.

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The launch of scheduled operations comes as the next historic step in developing diplomatic, trade and tourism ties between Israel and the UAE, which were inked as part of the Abraham Accords in September 2020, the airline said in a statement. According to the airline, the route will be operated by Etihads flagship aircraft, the Boeing 7879 Dreamliner.

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Egypts tourism losses in 2020 are worth between $12bn$13bn Published on : Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Egypts expected losses from tourism in 2020 are worth between $12bn$13bn, according to Ehab Abdel Aal, Treasurer of the Cultural Tourism Association.

The Times of India – Online Web

But it has not made clear whether it will issue virus passports for international travel, an idea backed by many tourismdependent countries and airlines but opposed by more than 70 UK MPs. The UK has already given out more than 31 million first vaccine doses and over 5 million second doses.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that it has reached 91 per cent OnTime Performance of all global flight departures for the last three months while the industry average stands around 85 per cent. The airline has operated a total of 18,385 flights in January, February, and March in which it has scored 91 per cent ontime departures.

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According to the aviation tradition, the inaugural flight from Moscow was greeted with a water arch at the Mahe airport. A press conference was held with the speakers including the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Seychelles Artem Kozhin, Aeroflots Marketing Director Anton Myagkov, the Seychelles Ministry of Tourism and aviation authorities representatives.

Online Web: Travel and Tour World Scotland tourism businesses state closing down over uncertainty on reopening date. Up to a third of tourism businesses across Scotland’s islands have said that continued uncertainty over a date for reopening might lead them to close their enterprises.

Online Web: Travel and Tour World Virgin Hotels has recently unveiled plans to open and operate a new hotel in Glasgow, Scotland. Expected to debut next year, Virgin Hotels Glasgow will be the brands second Scottish hotel to be signed and will be managed by Virgin Hotels.

Online Web: The Times of India Journey to space is no longer a dream Very soon, the general public will be able to fly to space and spend holidays and book vacations there, thanks to the Orbital Assembly’s Voyager Station The space construction firm has announced the opening of the worlds first space hotel in 2027 The space construction firm has announced the opening of the worlds first space hotel in 2027(tourism).

Online Web: Travel Trends Today Taking place in January annually in a pre-pandemic world, Grand Ski was an opportune meeting ground for travel agents and French professionals specializing in winter tourism to meet and further develop winter holidays in France.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Global airlines body IATA (International Air Transport Association) has requested the Centre to suspend the planned increase in aviation security fee (ASF) for domestic and international passengers as it will be detrimental to the aviation industrys recovery efforts, an official document said.

Travel and Tour World – Online Web

Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum Opens for 2021 Season with Enticing New Programming Published on : Thursday, April 1, 2021 Located on the shores of delightful Paradise Bay, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum opens for the season on 1 April, with exceptional new amenities and energizing programming.

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Egypt received 500,000 tourists in the first three months of 2021 and earned tourism revenues of between $600 million and $800 million, deputy tourism minister Ghada Shalabi told Sky News Arabia on Thursday. Tourism revenues plunged 70% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, with numbers of visitors sinking to 3.5 million from 13.1 million in 2019.

Bwhotelier Businessworld – Online Web

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has again emphasised the importance of collaboration as it welcomed European Commission Vice-president Margaritis Schinas to Madrid for a high level meeting focused on the joined up response to the ongoing crisis, and on advancing plans for tourisms vital restart.

Travel Biz Monitor – Online Web

Mr Surovtsevs patronage and all-round support to development of ties between Russia and India and promotion of Russian tourism are well known, and in the inaugural speech he expressed strong assurance that Indian tourists are most welcome in Russia.

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Sustainability Gets a Boost at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Published on : Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is launching an even greener foundation with a host of new sustainability initiatives that build upon a broad platform of existing energy and carbon saving practices, staying strong to its sustainable luxury ethos. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is launching an even greener foundation with a host of new sustainability initiatives that build upon a broad platform of existing energy and carbon saving practices, staying strong to its sustainable luxury ethos.(tourism)

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Scotland One of the popular tourist destinations in the UK Published on : Wednesday, March 31, 2021 In the UK, Scotland is one of the popular tourist destinations. It enjoys a range of scenic attractions, starting right from gorgeous countryside and gardens to the long and exotic beaches. It has other historical features as well like the ancient castles, museums, and art galleries. The country has a mixed flavor of the old charm with modernization, making it unrivalled. Golf and wonderful golf courses, whiskey, Scottish food, and a rich history knitted in the Scottish tales have made the country a tourist haven. In the UK, Scotland is one of the ...

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South African Tourism (SA Tourism) and Netflix have agreed to explore joint opportunities that will benefit both organizations to showcase stories made in South Africa and watched by the world. The agreement will allow for exploration and collaboration on projects both in South Africa and in key source markets that drive international arrivals to the country.

Travel Trends Today – Online Web

Qatar Airways has announced its summer schedule, maintaining its position as the leading international carrier providing reliable global connectivity. By the peak of the IATA Summer Season, Qatar Airways plans to operate over 1,200 weekly flights to more than 140 destinations. Qatar Airways has announced its summer schedule, maintaining its position as the leading international carrier providing reliable global connectivity. By the peak of the IATA Summer Season, Qatar Airways plans to operate over 1,200 weekly flights to more than 140 destinations.(tourism)

Republic World – Online Web

The cobblestones are deserted at the Tower of London. A biting wind blows and there is no sign of life even the Towers storied ravens are nowhere to be seen. England’s top paid for attraction, which normally draws more than three million visitors a year, has been shuttered for all but a dozen weeks since the pandemic began and international tourism to London came to an almost complete standstill.

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Travel & Tourism sectors contribution to GDP plunged a staggering 49.1 per cent in 2020. Swift action could see lost jobs and GDP contribution return by 2022. The World Travel & Tourism Councils annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today 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.