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Europe's travel industry counts on British holidaymakers to lead tourism rebound
Reuters |
UPDATED ON APR 14, 2021 07:53 PM IST
Battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, Europe's travel industry is counting on British holidaymakers to lead a tourism rebound this summer. After one of the world's fastest vaccination programmes, Britons could be permitted to travel from late May.
Global air travel is stuck way behind 2019 levels
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 14, 2021 06:35 PM IST
As airlines try to rebound, the bright spots may not be where you think.
Denmark to gradually reopen borders for some countries in May
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 14, 2021 05:06 PM IST
Denmark will gradually reopen its borders to some countries next month when older Danes are expected to have gotten at least one Covid vaccination shot, the government said on Tuesday evening.
Turkey imposes new virus curbs to save summer tourist season
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 14, 2021 10:16 AM IST
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposed new restrictions to fight record-high coronavirus cases in an effort to save this summer’s crucial vacation season.
France suspends all Brazil flights due to virus variants
AP | , Paris
UPDATED ON APR 14, 2021 10:30 AM IST
France suspended all flights from Brazil on Tuesday amid mounting fears over the particularly contagious coronavirus variant that has been sweeping the South American country.
Israel to welcome back international travellers after a year
AP | , Jerusalem
PUBLISHED ON APR 14, 2021 07:27 AM IST
- On Tuesday, the Tourism Ministry of Israel announced that they will be reopening borders for international travellers who have been vaccinated.
Singapore has one-third of global cruise travellers
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 13, 2021 07:58 PM IST
Singapore now accounts for one-third of global cruise travellers, a testament to the nation’s ability to contain the coronavirus and resume operations at a time when many other countries are still struggling.
Hong Kong wants only vaccinated travelers for Singapore bubble
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 13, 2021 07:25 PM IST
As part of a push to get more of its population vaccinated, Hong Kong is planning to only allow those who’ve had Covid-19 shots to fly from the city to Singapore once both governments finalize a travel bubble.
_1618309519900_1618309529718.jpg "Airlines could use new EU Covid pass this summer to restart travel sector(Photo by BP Miller on Unsplash)")
Airlines could use new EU Covid pass this summer to restart travel sector
Reuters |
UPDATED ON APR 13, 2021 03:58 PM IST
The EU's proposed Covid travel certificate would contain information on vaccination, tests or recovery and would be valid until the World Health Organisation declares the coronavirus pandemic over
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Turkey to impose tougher Covid-19 measures to combat 'third peak' of coronavirus
Reuters |
UPDATED ON APR 13, 2021 10:56 AM IST
President Tayyip Erdogan is likely to order a tightening of restrictions ahead of the vital tourism season as more contagious Covid-19 variants are now dominant in Turkey but limitations on mobility and close contact may to stem the spread of coronavirus
Andamans refuse lockdown plans amid Covid-19 spike, will tighten protocols
PTI |
UPDATED ON APR 13, 2021 02:55 PM IST
Information, Publicity and Tourism secretary of the union territory administration, S K Singh said Covid-19 protocols will be strictly followed in the archipelago but no plans to impose lockdown in Andaman and Nicobar Islands despite surge in coronavirus cases
Russia suspends most air travel with Turkey over Covid outbreak
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 13, 2021 09:53 AM IST
Russia suspended most air travel with Turkey, citing rising coronavirus infections, cutting off a key source of tourism revenue to the country amid tensions over Ankara’s support for Ukraine.
Grecian Air to soon start seaplane service connecting islands to mainland
Reuters | , Athens
PUBLISHED ON APR 13, 2021 07:51 AM IST
Greece will soon start the seaplane service in order to connect all the islands to mainland. This will increase the ease of access to many holiday resorts and poorly connected islands and might even result in a potential boost to its tourism industry.
Coronavirus: English shops, pub gardens reopen in 'major step' to freedom
Reuters | , London
UPDATED ON APR 12, 2021 06:44 PM IST
Hundreds of thousands of businesses have been closed since early January when England entered a third lockdown to stem surging infections driven by the "Kent" variant of the virus.
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Thailand considers boosting tourism revenue by revamping immigration rules
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON APR 12, 2021 04:06 PM IST
To smooth investment into Thailand and make it easier for foreigners to live and work, Thailand’s government could revamp immigration rules this year to boost tourism revenue once the Covid-19 pandemic eases.
_1618222987472_1618223002717.jpg "Greece eyes mandatory use of Covid-19 test kits to reopen economy, tourism(Photo by Alex Blăjan on Unsplash)")
Greece eyes mandatory use of Covid-19 test kits to reopen economy, tourism
PTI |
UPDATED ON APR 12, 2021 03:55 PM IST
Covid-19 self-test kits are being made available on a weekly basis at no charge to all residents registered with the public health service in Greece as it is keen to start reopening the economy and its crucial tourism industry
Growing Thai outbreak could threaten tourism re-opening plan
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 12, 2021 01:39 PM IST
A growing outbreak in Thailand, where local Covid-19 cases hit a new daily record on Sunday, threatens to undermine the nation’s plan to welcome back tourists.
Summer holiday abroad? Too soon to guarantee that, says French minister
Reuters | , Paris
PUBLISHED ON APR 12, 2021 10:27 AM IST
France said on Sunday it was too soon to say whether holidays abroad would be possible this summer as a third wave of coronavirus infections continues to spread through Europe.
Delhi, Odisha, Assam: States which recently made RT-PCR test must for travellers
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON APR 11, 2021 02:27 PM IST
As many frontline workers have received both their vaccine dose, vaccine certificate is also being considered as a valid pass to travel.
Here's what tourists will find when they return to Singapore post Covid-19 curbs
ANI |
UPDATED ON APR 11, 2021 12:28 PM IST
Making the most of Covid-19 lockdown, Singapore refurbished many tourist attractions including the Singapore Art Museum, a local ethnic cultural centre and a World War II museum. Read on to know what's new and how Singapore is preparing to become an attractive travel destination
Jammu and Kashmir to host a mega event, showcase its myriad tourism products
PTI |
UPDATED ON APR 11, 2021 11:00 AM IST
Tourism ministry to organise 'Tapping the Potential of Kashmir: Another Day in Paradise' event in Jammu and Kashmir from April 11-13 to promote the region as a destination for leisure, adventure, wedding, films
Himachal Pradesh says no restrictions on tourists even as Covid-19 cases spike
ANI |
UPDATED ON APR 11, 2021 10:45 AM IST
At 941, Himachal Pradesh records highest single-day coronavirus spike of year but CM Jairam Thakur said that there will be no restriction on tourists coming to the state as businesses suffered a lot during lockdown and that the government will monitor Covid-19 situation
Kerala's tourism industry might face another crisis due to spike in Covid cases
ANI | , Kochi
UPDATED ON APR 11, 2021 07:34 AM IST
There has been an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Kerala and as a result tourists have stopped coming in. This has led to a situation similar to what it was like during the lockdown, feel the Shikara boat drivers.
Battered Malta to pay tourists who visit this summer
Reuters | , Valletta
PUBLISHED ON APR 10, 2021 12:20 PM IST
Aiming to revive its tourism industry and get ahead of rival destinations, Malta plans to offer foreign visitors a handout of up to 200 euros each if they stay at least three days on the Mediterranean island this summer.
Thailand endorses specific vaccines for foreign tourists
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON APR 10, 2021 11:26 AM IST
Thailand has approved a list of eight Covid-19 vaccine makers, including Sinovac Biotech Ltd. and Pfizer Inc., for foreign visitors seeking to shorten a mandatory quarantine on arrival.
Here's how foreign tourists can reduce the quarantine period in Thailand
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON APR 10, 2021 09:42 AM IST
Thailand is betting on a return of foreign visitors to rescue its economy from its worst performance in more than two decades but here's what the tourists are required to do first to shorten the quarantine
Ireland adds US, France, Italy, Canada to hotel quarantine regime
Reuters | , Dublin
PUBLISHED ON APR 10, 2021 09:31 AM IST
Ireland added the United States, Canada, Belgium, France and Italy to its list of countries where arrivals will be subject to mandatory hotel quarantine.
Thailand faces growing outbreak ahead of New Year travel
AP | , Bangkok
PUBLISHED ON APR 09, 2021 09:13 PM IST
Thai authorities struggled Friday to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak just days before the country's traditional Songkran New Year’s holiday, when millions of people travel.
Airlines blast Britain's travel restart plan, Jet2 cancels holidays until June
Reuters | , London
PUBLISHED ON APR 09, 2021 06:51 PM IST
British travel company Jet2 said it was cancelling holidays until late June, blaming uncertainty in UK government plans for restarting international travel, which were condemned by airlines.