July 2021 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Venice ban may not end cruise ship battle

July 31, 20211241 Views

When the first cruise ship since the start of the pandemic sailed through the Venice lagoon last month, hundreds of people rallied on land and small boats in protest. A few weeks later, the government seemed to listen, announcing that to defend Venice’s ecosystem and heritage, cruise liners would be banned from the lagoon from Aug. 1. The move ended years of political hesitation, apparently putting the demands of residents and culture bodies above those of port workers and the tourist industry. View of the Port of Venice as the city gears up for a ban on cruise liners that becomes effective on August 1, moving to end years of hesitation and putting the demands of residents and culture bodies above those of the tourist industry, in Venice, Italy, July 27, 2021. REUTERS/Manuel Silvest...

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China tourists take a leap in world’s highest bungy jump

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July 31, 2021520 Views

Straddled between two cliffs in China's Hunan province, a 430-meter glass-bottomed suspension bridge offers the world's highest bungy jump from a footbridge. Visitors to the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge can take a leap from a height of 260 meters, a stomach-churning way to take in the views of the surrounding Wulingyuan wilderness, a UNSECO World Heritage site. The area, a popular international tourist attraction, is famous for its quartzite sandstone pillars and peaks extending into the clouds, along with deep ravines and gorges. The bungy jumping operation opened at the end of 2020, delayed by restrictions imposed by the Chinese government because of the coronavirus pandemic, which included some of the world's toughest border restrictions. Operator Jonni Deaker ...

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Luxury on Mykonos gets a new Grand Villa

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July 31, 2021934 Views

Kenshō Boutique Hotels & Villas has announced their latest addition and the crème de la crème of Mykonos island - the Kenshō Psarou Grand Villa. The brand is well-renowned for its exceptional hospitality, awe-inspiring décor, five-star service and extensive A-list clientele; yet the bar has been raised even higher with the latest newcomer. Situated within close proximity to the cosmopolitan Psarou Beach, the 4-bedroom villa combines modern design with robust touches of earthy materials; complementing sister-hotel Kenshō Psarou, a mere stone’s throw away. The retreat boasts picture-perfect views of the Aegean ocean, overlooking Psarou Bay, and offers unparalleled services with modern amenities that guests can enjoy from the comfort of the most luxurious and private setting. ...

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Travel & Tourism can help eradicate human trafficking

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July 30, 2021328 Views

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a major new report which signals how the global Travel & Tourism sector can help eradicate human trafficking. The report is released with support from the Carlson Family Foundation, and builds on WTTC’s Human Trafficking Taskforce, which was launched in 2019 at its Global Summit in Seville, Spain. With its report ‘Preventing Human Trafficking: An Action Framework for the Travel & Tourism Sector’, WTTC aims to strengthen cooperation across stakeholders and share best practices to raise awareness about how the sector can, and does, make a difference, to proactively address this global crime. The report details an action framework to tackle human trafficking, around four main pillars: Awareness, Education & Train...

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Phuket restricts travel from other Thai regions, but foreign tourists unaffected

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July 30, 2021418 Views

Thailand's Phuket will ban travel from the rest of the country from Aug. 3-16 to try to stop a surge in coronavirus cases from spreading to the resort island, but overseas visitors will be largely unaffected, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Phuket is at the heart of efforts to revive Thailand's tourism industry, a major revenue earner that has been devastated by the pandemic. The first foreign tourists arrive at the airport as Phuket reopens to overseas tourists, allowing foreigners fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to visit the resort island without quarantine, in Phuket, Thailand July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jorge Silva Since July 1, tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have been allowed to move freely on the island, with no self-isolation on arr...

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Tiger population increases in Assam, Andhra Pradesh

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July 30, 2021537 Views

There has been significant rise in tiger population in Assam and Andhra Pradesh since the last tiger census. While the tiger population in Assam has increased to 200 in 2021 from 159 in 2018, in Andhra Pradesh it increased from 47 to 63 since the All India Tiger Estimation-2018. Moreover, three of Assam’s Tiger reserves- Kaziranga, Manas, and Orang, have also received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured/Tiger Standards (CA/TS) this month. This certification is done on the basis of meeting the criterion of effective management of target species for successful tiger conservation At present, there are 121 big cats in Kaziranga, 48 in Manas, 28 in Orang, and three in Nameri tiger reserves. Assam and Madhya Pradesh are the only two states in the country where three t...

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Industry jubilant on start of international cruises from England

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July 29, 20211638 Views

After a 16-months break, international cruises will be able to start again from England, beginning from August 2. As per the UK government, people arriving at the UK ports who have been fully vaccinated in the US and the EU will also not have to quarantine. All major industry bodies have said that the travel agencies, hotels, tour guides, port operators and other firms would benefit from the restarting of cruises. The transport secretary announced that the UK government was “able to confirm the restart of international cruises and flexible testing programmes to help key workers and drive our economic recovery”. Domestic cruises have been allowed to run from May but international cruises have been prohibited. The government said that international cruise travel advice "w...

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Green Hotel investments to restart tourism

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July 29, 2021512 Views

Destination Capital (DC) has signed a collaborative arrangement with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations to support the rejuvenation of the hotel industry. The arrangement supports the relationship DC has with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to promote investment in green and sustainable tourism accommodation and to stimulate re-employment, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The collaboration between UNWTO and Destination Capital is based on DC’s adoption of best practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions and operating hotels in a manner consistent with IFC’s environmental and social criteria. Against this backdrop, DC acquires and repositions freehold hotels of 150-250 rooms in Thailand and across South-East Asia with the aim ...

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Vythiri in Wayanad becomes 100% vaccinated tourism destination

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July 29, 2021563 Views

Kerala accelerates total Covid-19 vaccination drive for all its major tourism hubs Kerala has accelerated its total Covid-19 vaccination campaign to turn all tourism destinations completely risk-free for visitors, with Vythiri in upland Wayanad district becoming the first holiday hub to cover the entire population including tourism sector stakeholders under the initiative. Rolled out on mission-mode to keep the whole of Kerala ready to receive visitors when the pandemic recedes, the inoculation drive has picked up momentum in all destinations including hill stations, backwater hubs, sea-side holiday spots and heritage and cultural tourism centres in the length and breadth of the state. Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas had earlier this month announced the initia...

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BLive & Green Cross to promote sustainable tourism

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July 29, 2021494 Views

BLive, India’s first EV Tourism & Experience platform, has announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Cross United Kingdom (GCUK) to champion the cause of Electric Mobility in Tourist destinations across the world. As a part of this association, BLive and GCUK will formulate various initiatives to drive EV adoption in Tourist Destinations. BLive will also work as an Impact Advisor to GCUK for sustainable tourism initiatives across the Globe. BLive through its unique EV Tourism initiative, has been at the forefront of promoting sustainability across key tourist destinations across India. This partnership will help in promoting sustainable tourism across the country where tourists can explore various hidden gems in different parts of the country, without contrib...