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Germany undergoes 'tough' Covid-19 restrictions to curb coronavirus spread
PTI |
UPDATED ON APR 25, 2021 08:00 PM IST
Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged the new Covid-19 rules are 'tough' for Germans but insisted they are needed to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Germany.
_1619359784588_1619359806396.jpg "Air travel restrictions in Canada fuel US taxi and limousine boom amid Covid-19(Photo by Yael Clusman on Unsplash)")
Air travel restrictions in Canada fuel US taxi and limousine boom amid Covid-19
Reuters |
UPDATED ON APR 25, 2021 07:40 PM IST
There is a surge of calls for taxi and limousine services from Canadians who fly through US airports in states like New York and then cross over the land border since only those flying to Canada must spend up to three days of the country's 14-day required quarantine period in a hotel
Silent Sentinels: Take a tour of ancient India through hidden milestones and markers
By Cherylann Mollan
UPDATED ON APR 23, 2021 08:03 PM IST
Before there were highway signs and traffic signals, there were milestone markers. Some were small, meant to help guide pilgrims through a flood. Others were imposing signs of an expanding empire. Many still stand, forgotten, crumbling and covered in moss. Check out four efforts to preserve India’s most unique placeholders, and decode the ancient tales they tell.
_1619103822490_1619103832795.jpg "Israel targets tourism boost, gears to reopen next month after Covid-19 lockdown(Photo by Shai Pal on Unsplash)")
Israel targets tourism boost, gears to reopen next month after Covid-19 lockdown
Reuters |
UPDATED ON APR 22, 2021 08:35 PM IST
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.
American Air sees ‘signs of continued recovery’ in travel amid Covid-19
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON APR 22, 2021 08:18 PM IST
After announcing plans earlier this month to ramp up its summer schedule and restart pilot hiring as flying rebounds, American Airlines Group Inc witnesses 'signs of continued recovery' in travel amid Covid-19
Covid-19: Updated field guides, other titles lure readers outdoors amid pandemic
AP |
PUBLISHED ON APR 22, 2021 01:25 PM IST
“Nature has been a point of solace for people over the course of the pandemic that they can tap into, either for the first time, or tap into it again,” says John Rowden, senior director of bird-friendly communities for the National Audubon Society.
_1618980385242_1618980395605.jpg "Greek Church to allow limited worshippers at Orthodox Easter services next week(Twitter/Feisty_FL)")
Greek Church to allow limited worshippers at Orthodox Easter services next week
AP |
UPDATED ON APR 21, 2021 10:18 AM IST
- Unlike last year when Orthodox Easter celebrations were cancelled owing to Covid-19 restrictions, Greece will allow limited worshippers to Holy Week services, join in candle-lit mourning processions and Resurrection celebrations at the powerful Greek Church
Japan's foreign residents may travel to other countries for Covid-19 vaccines
Reuters |
UPDATED ON APR 21, 2021 09:58 AM IST
Amid slow inoculation push while top health experts say the Covid-19 in Japan has entered a fourth wave, foreign residents consider flying to other countries to get vaccinated
Trump urges Biden to reinstate USA travel ban on certain Muslim countries
PTI |
UPDATED ON APR 20, 2021 09:34 AM IST
Donald Trump urges US President 'to keep our country safe from radical Islamic terrorism' and 'reinstitute the foreign country travel ban' and refugee restrictions that he had previously put in place but were removed as soon as he lost to Joe Biden
Entry gates of 5 metro stations in Delhi closed to avoid crowding amid Covid-19
ANI |
UPDATED ON APR 20, 2021 09:21 AM IST
As Delhi entered a 6-day lockdown, DMRC temporarily closed entry to 5 metro stations to ensure social distancing as a part of crowd control measures while the exit is allowed from all the stations
_1618841364786_1618841373033.jpg "Greece lifts 7-day quarantine requirement for US, EU, Israel to reopen tourism(Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash)")
Greece lifts 7 days Covid-19 quarantine for US, EU, Israel to reopen tourism
AP |
UPDATED ON APR 19, 2021 07:42 PM IST
- Air travellers from USA, EU and Israel will no longer be subject to a seven-day quarantine requirement in Greece if they hold a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR test issued within the previous 72 hours, the Greek Civil Aviation Authority said.
_1618739459116_1618739468333.jpg "Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopens after landslide debris cleared(Twitter/State_Times)")
Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopens after landslide debris cleared
PTI |
UPDATED ON APR 18, 2021 03:23 PM IST
Now reopened, the traffic on Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended on Saturday after heavy rains triggered landslides and shooting of stones from the hillocks overlooking the highway at several places between Ramban and Ramsu including Cafeteria Morh and Panthiyal.
Here's why Covid isn’t going to free up middle seats on planes
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 18, 2021 01:33 PM IST
Airline economics simply won’t allow an unfilled cabin. Get ready to fight over the armrest again.
_1618717959682_1618717967162.jpg "Alaska airports to offer Covid-19 vaccines to tourists from June 1(Photo by Hans Eiskonen on Unsplash)")
Alaska airports to offer Covid-19 vaccines to tourists from June 1
AP |
UPDATED ON APR 18, 2021 09:25 AM IST
- A national marketing campaign is being aimed at luring tourists to Alaska this summer, using federal aid money, where the state plans to offer Covid-19 vaccines at airports in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Ketchikan, with the clinics outside the security area
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri to undergo conservation work amid lockdown
PTI |
UPDATED ON APR 18, 2021 09:10 AM IST
As monuments have been closed till May 15 due to the spike in Covid-19 cases, the Archaeological Survey of India will utilise that time in conservation of Taj Mahal premises, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
Italy moves toward slow reopening with outdoor dining
AP | , Milan
PUBLISHED ON APR 17, 2021 02:42 PM IST
Italy plans to start emerging from rolling partial lockdowns that were imposed during a fall virus surge, announcing Friday the reopening of outdoor dining and schools at all grade levels in lower-risk regions starting April 26.
Guatemala blocks travel from Brazil, UK and South Africa in new Covid measure
Reuters | , Guatemala City
PUBLISHED ON APR 17, 2021 09:37 AM IST
Guatemala will restrict entry to visitors who have recently been to Brazil, the United Kingdom and South Africa in an effort to control a jump in coronavirus cases.
Jammu and Kashmir: Covid tests are must for people entering via Kathua
ANI | , Kathua (jammu And Kashmir)
PUBLISHED ON APR 17, 2021 07:56 AM IST
Due to the sudden spike in Covid cases all across India, people entering Jammu and Kashmir are now being tested at the Kathua district.
Curbs, curfews and restrictions dampen holiday travel plans
By Sanchita Kalra
PUBLISHED ON APR 16, 2021 07:07 PM IST
The new year started with a new ray of hope for the severely hit travel industry — on its path to recovery — with an influx of tourists but situation is grim once again
Varanasi: An enchanting experience
By Swati Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON APR 16, 2021 03:07 PM IST
A perfect blend of culture, art, history and spirituality, this mystic land is one of the world’s oldest continously inhabited cities and is a delight for travellers and foodies alike!
Sara Ali Khan gives fans wanderlust, shares memories from Kashmir trip with fam
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 16, 2021 02:10 PM IST
Sara Ali Khan shared stunning pictures and videos from her Kashmir trip with brother Ibrahim Ali Khan and mother Amrita Singh.
In Taiwan’s night markets, locals sip bubble tea and wait for tourists
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 16, 2021 12:03 PM IST
The pandemic is forcing foodie havens across the island to adapt their businesses.
Singapore Air to stop flying transit passengers to Hong Kong
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 16, 2021 09:57 AM IST
Singapore Airlines Ltd. will stop flying transit passengers through Hong Kong from Saturday and budget unit Scoot will suspend transit flights from the end of April following a ban for carrying travelers with Covid-19.
Thailand tightens curbs to control rise in Covid cases, jeopardises tourism plan
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 16, 2021 07:35 AM IST
In order top control the spike in the coronavirus cases, Thailand is all set to close schools, amusement parks and put a ban on the sale of alcohol in restaurants. There is a possibility that this might jeopardise plans to reopen borders to foreign vaccinated tourists.
Here's how empty middle seats may reduce Covid-19 exposure on flights
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON APR 15, 2021 04:31 PM IST
Based on laboratory modelling of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 on single-aisle and twin-aisle aircraft, exposures in scenarios in which the middle seat was vacant were reduced by 23 per cent to 57 per cent, compared with full aircraft occupancy, the researchers noted.
_1618483982763_1618483992637.jpg "Here's all you need to know about Covid-19 vaccine passport, digital travel pass(Photo by Lukas on Unsplash)")
Here's all you need to know about Covid-19 vaccine passport, digital travel pass
PTI |
UPDATED ON APR 15, 2021 04:26 PM IST
Covid-19 vaccine passport or digital travel pass are still being developed and here's how they will be used around the world, whether on apps or free and available on paper using a QR code since not everyone has a smartphone
_1618483308605_1618483318927.jpg "Greece to lift Covid-19 quarantine status for tourists from these countries(Photo by Hello Lightbulb on Unsplash)")
Greece to lift Covid-19 quarantine status for tourists from these countries
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON APR 15, 2021 04:16 PM IST
In an effort of gradual re-opening of tourism sector that accounts for about a fifth of the Greek economy and more than a quarter of jobs, Greece plans to lift the compulsory Covid-19 quarantine for tourists from these nations
Odisha opens Silver City Boat Club for public in an attempt to boost tourism
PTI | , Bhubaneswar
PUBLISHED ON APR 15, 2021 07:30 AM IST
Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Silver City Boat Club on Wednesday in an attempt to boost tourism potential of the state's biggest river Mahanadi.
_1618410822439_1618410832259.jpg "American Air to add new flights, routes amid travel resurgence bet this summer(Photo by Damian Hutter on Unsplash)")
American Air to add new flights, routes amid travel resurgence bet this summer
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON APR 14, 2021 08:06 PM IST
American Airlines Group Inc plans to boost flights to mountain and beach destinations, including new routes to Orlando, Florida, from eight cities including Pittsburgh and Indianapolis as it bets that travel this summer will take a big step toward normalisation