July 29, 2021 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Industry jubilant on start of international cruises from England

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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, 2021516 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, 2021572 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, 2021499 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...

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Malaysia’s Desaru coast in Time magazine’s Greatest Places in the World 2021 list

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July 29, 2021503 Views1

Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s up-and-coming luxury travel destination, has been named in Time magazine’s list of World’s Greatest Places 2021. The 17-kilometre stretch of pristine beach in the state of Johor is poised to make the most of its newfound prestige as destinations are reopening around the world. The only Malaysian locale to make the list, Desaru is in fact no stranger to the spotlight. Back in the 70’s and 80’s, its unspoilt beaches, mangrove forests and fruit farms were a popular playground for holidaymaking residents of Singapore to which Desaru is linked by causeways. Today, its sandy shores are drawing crowds once again thanks to the arrival of Desaru Coast — an ambitious integrated resort that is home to championship golf courses, a water park boasting the largest wave p...