Reopening updates
How Portugal’s tourism sector has slumped back to 1980s levels
The once-booming tourism sector in Portugal has now suffered its worst results since the mid-1980s last year as the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns worldwide grounded flights
Domestic travel in India to continue to aid hotel recovery in 2021
With the revival of domestic travel, emergence of recovery indicators has come to the rescue of the sector
Saudi Tourism to launch ‘Journeys in Arabia’ in India
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), the department responsible for promoting tourism to Saudi Arabia, is set to organise its first-ever webinar for the Indian market, announcing the launch of ‘Journeys in Arabia: Opportunities Saudi
Expats rejoice! Abu Dhabi unveils new long-term visa campaign
Abu Dhabi is encouraging professionals, students and investors to move to the emirate through a new campaign to develop the capital’s culture, healthcare, research and development and real estate sectors
Laguna Phuket’s new festival to boost domestic tourism over Songkran
Laguna Phuket, Thailand’s favourite vacation destination, has announced dates for a new series of events, dubbed the Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival
These are new lockdown travel rules as South Africa reopens 20 land borders this week
South Africa is reopening 20 land border crossings to allow normal travel from this week, lifting restrictions implemented last month to control rising coronavirus infections
Israel and Cyprus ink travel pact for vaccinated citizens
Israel and Cyprus have agreed in principle a deal allowing coronavirus-vaccinated citizens of the two countries to travel between them without limitations
Travelling to Scotland? All arrivals to pay USD 2413 for 10-day mandatory hotel quarantine
Scottish transport secretary, Michael Matheson, has confirmed all visitors to the country will be required to stay in a designated hotel for ten days on arrival from
How digital transformation and AI will lead future development of aviation in post COVID-19 era
Dubai Airshow 2021 will serve as a platform to showcase the role of cutting edge technologies in bolstering the recovery of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those sectors
Prolonged travel restrictions during February half-term spells trouble for Europe’s ski resorts
Prolonged travel restrictions could be the final nail in the coffin for resort operators in some European ski resorts as they depend solely on the winter season to survive
Maharashtra to host 20 cultural festivals across 6 regions
Maharashtra Tourism announced 20 mini festivals across the six regions of the state i.e. Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati and Nagpur in February and March to boost tourism
Top places where Americans will travel post pandemic
New research from online travel marketplace, KOALA, reveals the most in-demand future vacation destinations for American citizens and how they differ from state to state
Kerala must ramp up commitment to responsible tourism
Kerala should ramp up its commitment to responsible tourism (RT) and move towards declaring the whole state as an RT destination in the light of changing consumer preferences towards zero carbon destinations and zero food miles
‘Hidden Gems’ Brits should check out after lockdown
Predictions into changing travel habits have identified the countries dubbed as ‘hidden gems’ for UK holidaymakers, with the likes of Egypt, New Zealand and Sri Lanka topping the list.
‘Managed quarantine’ for all arrivals in Scotland on cards
Scotland will require all arrivals from outside the UK to undergo managed quarantine, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
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