June 2021 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Royal Caribbean asks unvaccinated guests to get travel insurance for cruises

June 30, 2021892 Views

Royal Caribbean International said on Tuesday it would require unvaccinated guests over 12 years of age traveling from Florida to show proof of insurance that covers COVID-19 related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. The new policy comes after two unvaccinated teenagers tested positive on its Adventure of the Seas ship last week and two others were infected on Celebrity Millennium earlier this month. Celebrity had said it would bear expenses for the two cases. Sailings on its new ship, Odyssey Of The Seas, was also postponed after crew members had tested positive. In Florida, the government bars companies from requiring to show proof of vaccines, making it difficult for cruise operators which, as per U.S. health regulators' orders, need to show a majority of its pa...

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Bali reopening to foreign tourists delayed

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June 30, 20211339 Views

Indonesia's government will wait until COVID-19 cases fall significantly before opening Bali to foreign tourists, the country's tourism minister said in an interview. The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the economy of Bali, for decades a magnet for holidaymakers thanks to its spectacular beaches, vibrant nightlife and distinctive Hindu culture. "We were targeting end of July, beginning of August, but we just have to be mindful of where we are in this recent spike (in coronavirus cases)," Indonesia's Minister for Tourism and the Cultural Economy, Sandiaga Uno, told Reuters in an interview on Monday. "We will be waiting for the situation to be more conducive." Coronavirus infections have surged across Indonesia in recent weeks, including in Bali, where there has been a f...

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Thai tiger park hopes to roar back to life as foreign tourists return

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June 30, 2021553 Views

A Thai tiger park in Phuket is gearing up to welcome back overseas visitors this week, as businesses on the resort island hope to benefit from a pilot programme to allow fully vaccinated tourists in the Southeast Asian country. Under the plan, foreign tourists vaccinated against COVID-19 can bypass quarantine requirements and freely move around the island. After 14 days, barring any coronavirus issues, they can travel elsewhere in Thailand. A tiger jumps into a pool following a cardboard box held up by its trainer in Tiger Kingdom zoo, as Phuket gets ready to open its doors to overseas tourists from July 1 allowing fully vaccinated foreigners to visit the resort island without quarantine, Phuket, Thailand June 28, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva The general manager of Tiger Kingdom sai...

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Global economy could lose over $4 trillion due to covid impact on tourism

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June 30, 20211721 Views

Economic losses are mounting in developing countries due to the absence of widespread COVID-19 vaccinations The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than $4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021, according to an UNCTAD report published on 30 June. The estimated loss has been caused by the pandemic’s direct impact on tourism and its ripple effect on other sectors closely linked to it. The report, jointly presented with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), says international tourism and its closely linked sectors suffered an estimated loss of $2.4 trillion in 2020 due to direct and indirect impacts of a steep drop in international tourist arrivals. A similar loss may occur this year, the report warns...

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Fragmented EU digital COVID certificate verification will undermine smooth summer travel

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June 29, 2021967 Views

At least 10 different approaches among 27 Member States under review ahead of 01 July Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) implementation deadline.Airlines and airports urge Member States to develop online national portals to process and verify passengers’ DCCs digitally, from home (‘off airport’).Duplicate checks and lack of verification tools provided to airlines will cause unnecessary airport queues and longer processing times if not addressed by Member States. Ahead of the 01 July deadline for Member States to implement the EUs Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) system – the crucial enabler for the restoration of freedom of movement within Europe - airlines and airports are warning of major operational risks due to the inconsistent approach by Member States in applying the DCC across Europ...

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Corbett opens for round-the-year tourism

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June 29, 20211228 Views

The Corbett Tiger Reserve was opened on Tuesday for round-the-year tourism. Five ranges of the reserve including Garjia, Bijrani, Dhara-Jhirna, Dhela and Pakhron were opened this afternoon for day visits for the whole year, Corbett's Director Rahul said. Corbett's opening generated great enthusiasm among wildlife lovers with around 50 bookings made for the day safaris on the inaugural day, he said. Opening the reserve for round-the-year tourism will help people whose livelihoods are connected with it, Rahul said. Corbett's revenues have been hit hard by the Covid pandemic and a measure like this will help offset the impact, he said. !function(e,t,c,a){if(!e.fwn&&(a="fwn_script",n=e.fwn=function(){ n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(argu...

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Ananda in the Himalayas launches post-COVID rejuvenation programme

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June 29, 20211126 Views

Carrying forward the tradition of research and innovation in holistic healing, Ananda in the Himalayas, the worlds’ leading wellness retreat has launched a new therapeutic programme to address post-COVID recovery and health issues connected to Long COVID. The post-COVID recovery programme will be customised for individual needs and includes Ayurvedic & holistic therapiesScientifically curated diet plans to enhance nourishment, boost immunity and energyYoga and Pranayama to unlock energy blockages and improve respiratory healthMeditation and emotional healing techniques to address psychological and mental wellbeing The programme starts with a comprehensive psychosomatic assessment by Ayurvedic physicians, leading to identification and management of specific symptoms or mul...

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Thailand Tourism launches ULTIMATE CHALLENGE for Indian Bloggers

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June 29, 20211087 Views

Taking a cue from last year's blockbuster #THROWBACKTHAILAND video contest for Indian influencers, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India offices have taken a step forward this year to launch #BLOGYOURTHAILAND: THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE for Indian bloggers. This time the contest is going to be a power-packed contest! The Viewpoint of 3 beaches; kata noi beach, kata beach and karon beach of Phuket Organized by TAT New Delhi office and TAT Mumbai office, this year’s contest will see the extent of the power of blogging and to what level it can influence potential travellers within a given timeframe. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the world is fighting with full spirit and keeping the morale high that this will pass soon. With Thailand’s plans to open its borders for internatio...

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K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand’s hard-hit ‘tuk tuk’ drivers

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June 28, 20211412 Views

Bangkok “tuk tuk” taxi driver Samran Thammasa, 39, had never heard of K-pop star Jessica Jung before the coronavirus pandemic, but now the singer’s Thai fans are helping him survive the loss of tourist customers. His bright green three-wheeled motorcycle rickshaw has been mostly vacant for more than a year. In the past few months, though, he’s earned about 600 baht ($19) a month to feature K-pop ads on his vehicle. “The extra income may not be a lot for most people but it is for us,” he said, glancing at a shimmering vinyl banner of Jung. Tuk-tuk drivers, with their vehicles decorated with banners of Thai and Korean stars, wait for customers in Bangkok, Thailand May 12, 2021. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Drivers of Bangkok’s distinctive tuk tuks have been among the hardest-hit ...

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Government announces package but tourism industry not impressed

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June 28, 20211132 Views

Trying to provide some relief to the ailing tourism sector, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced 8 economic relief measures as part of a package to support the pandemic-hit economy. But with large part of the relief coming in terms of loans, the tourism industry is not happy. It has always said that it wants financial support, but definitely not in form of loans. Package includes Rs 1.5 lakh crore of additional credit for small and medium businesses, more funds for the healthcare sector, loans to tourism agencies and guides, and waiver of visa fee for foreign tourists as part of a package to support the pandemic-hit economy. With the tourism sector being hit hard by the pandemic, she announced up to Rs 10 lakh loan to tourist agencies and Rs 1 lakh loan...