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MTDC partners with Airbnb to promote offbeat destinations in Maharashtra
By promoting homestay tourism, this partnership will encourage travel to lesser-known destinations and will enable inclusive community-led tourism in the state, that will further enhance economic prospects
Cayman Islands’ digital nomad program will allow you to stay in country for two years
The tourism department of Cayman Islands has launched the Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP), which allows digital nomads to stay in the Caribbean paradise for up to two years.
InterContinental Sofia is Bulgaria’s Leading Hotel for 2020 at the World Travel Awards
GM Angelo Zuccala talks about the key to this and many other achievements after only two years of operation.
Phuket’s tourism high-season hopes shattered in policy flip-flop
Thailand’s leading resort island Phuket has come face-to-face with the reality that its tourism high-season will not see a marked reopening to overseas travellers.
Demand rises after Singapore and Hong Kong travel bubble announcement
Trip.com witnessed a surge in demand for Singapore-Hong Kong (SG-HK) leisure travel, after the announcement of the travel bubble will launch on 22 November.
Thailand further relaxes visa requirements for Europe and Scandinavia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that they have relaxed the criteria for issuing the new tourist visas by allowing tourists from ‘medium risk’ countries.
How to improve hotel guest experiences (post COVID-19)
Weird. Scary. Frustrating. It’s hard to choose just one word to describe 2020. However, if you’re a hotel owner staring
India’s hospitality industry sees 53% decline in 2020
According to JLL’s Hotel Momentum India (HMI) Q3 2020, India’s hospitality industry has witnessed decline of 52.8% in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) during January to September 2020 over the same period last year due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic
How COVID-19 will change travel habits in APAC
Flying habits are set to change drastically for the long-term.
Qatar Airways launches simplified fare families offering greater choice and flexibility to passengers
Qatar Airways has launched new, simplified fare families across all travel classes in a bid to offer greater choice and flexibility to its passengers.
Global tourism will take 3-5 years to recover: Euromonitor
Euromonitor International report, titled Accelerating Travel Innovations after Coronavirus, which will be launched at WTM Virtual reveals global tourism will take at least three to five years to recover from Covid-19
Abu Dhabi updates rules for entering from 8 November
Abu Dhabi has updated its procedures for entering the emirate, to support the precautionary measures and detect Covid-19 cases at an earlier stage
Rethink Travel – Reskilling the travel agency workforce
In a travel era defined by rapid change and ongoing disruption, travel agencies will need to ensure their workforce has the right skills and technology to compete and deliver better traveller journeys. AI and automation will see the role of the travel agent become more dynamic.
New hotel credit scheme gives 40% of room value back to guests to spend on food and spas!
Accor is making it very difficult to ignore the possibilities of exploring Thailand with the launch of a brand new deal, which will see guests offered hotel and resort credit worth 40% of the room rate -- which can then be redeemed on dining, spa, and other experiences.
APAC travel recovery may take time – GlobalData
Even though some Asian countries have established travel bubbles and green lanes with other countries, the overall recovery of the travel industry may need some time, according to GlobalData.
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