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Qatar reopens for fully vaccinated international travellers

July 14, 20211065 Views

The State of Qatar has re-opened its borders to international travellers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with vaccines that are approved for use by the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar. A new streamlined set of measures designed to make travelling to Qatar as easy as possible, while maintaining the necessary precautions to continue to protect against the spread of COVID-19, has been implemented and is effective immediately. The new measures will allow people who are fully vaccinated to visit Qatar without the need for quarantine. The new arrangements will also make it easier for citizens and residents of Qatar to travel in and out of the country, enabling fully vaccinated people to bypass the quarantine requirement when returning to Qatar. All visitors – vacci...

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Uttarakhand govt cancels Kanwar yatra

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July 13, 20211137 Views

Despite pressure from neighbouring Uttar Pradesh government to allow, the Uttarakhand government on Tuesday cancelled the Kanwar Yatra in view of the looming threat of a third wave of COVID-19. "We decided to cancel the yatra, according topmost priority to human life in view of the threat of a possible third wave, the surfacing of the Delta Plus variant of the virus and its impact across the country and abroad," Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. The decision was taken after a meeting with senior officials and considering all aspects into account including the opinion of medical experts, he said. FILE PHOTO: Kanwarias on way back from Haridwar. Source: Twitter The chief minister also asked Director General of Police Ashok Kumar to coordinate with officials of the neighbouri...

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On an Alaskan island, a mayor fights for fur seals – and a new future

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July 13, 2021918 Views

Fifty years ago, Patrick Pletnikoff spent his summers stripping blubber from the carcasses of seals clubbed to death in Alaska's annual harvest, competing with other young men to show who wielded the fastest blade. Now he's fighting for a bigger prize: to transform his native St. George Island's fortunes and protect dwindling colonies of northern fur seals by creating Alaska's first marine sanctuary in the surrounding waters - a move that would empower local people to limit fishing for the seals' prey. Commercial sealing was once the lifeblood of St. George, a treeless speck of volcanic rock far from the U.S. mainland. But the indigenous Unangan community has struggled to find a new niche in the decades since the trade was banned, and there are now less than 60 inhabitants left. ...

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Thailand continues to be a favourite destination for Indian Golfers

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July 13, 20211188 Views

Amazing Thailand is a dream destination for golfers from all around the world. Its 250 top quality golf courses ideally located throughout the country, having world class Golfing facilities, reasonable green fees, friendly caddies and many other attractions continue to attract golfers to visit this country. In its continuous endeavour to keep track of latest trends and mind set of the golfers, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) & Sports & Leisure Worldwide (SLW) conducted its second survey on ‘Golfing in Thailand’ with Golfers in India during 21st June – 5th July 2021. The surveyed sample group was made up of Golfers from all over India and consisted of 1001 response from all over India. Although majority of participants in the survey included seasoned and experienced g...

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Jordan sees hopes of tourism revival

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July 12, 20211541 Views

Hoping for customers, Ahmad Nassar is dusting and polishing the trinkets and souvenirs in his tourist shop in Madaba, an ancient town in central Jordan known for its early Christian mosaics. The coronavirus pandemic has been a disaster for Jordan's tourism industry and for its economy as a whole, which suffered its worst contraction in decades last year. "I felt despair, there was no income, no work, there was no support for shop owners," Nassar said. Tourists walk along the Siq in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan July 2, 2021. REUTERS/Muath Freij Now foreign tourists are starting to trickle back, and the situation is looking more hopeful, he said. The European Union last week included Jordan among a dozen new epidemiologically safe countries as of July 1, and government e...

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World’s deepest pool for diving opens in Dubai

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July 12, 20211454 Views

The world’s deepest swimming pool for underwater diving has opened in Dubai, where people can descend 60 metres (197 ft) to a sunken city-themed landscape and play arcade games. Dubai, a tourism and business hub with desert terrain and months of scorching summer temperatures, has a reputation for flamboyant and record-breaking attractions such as its snow-filled indoor ski slope, large water parks and the world’s tallest building. A view of scuba divers at the Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest pool in the world, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in this handout image taken in July 2021. Deep Dive Dubai/Handout via REUTERSA view of the Deep Dive Dubai, the deepest pool in the world, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in this handout image taken in July 2021. Deep Dive Dubai/Handout via REUTERS...

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Qatar plans to open over 100 new properties in FIFA 2022 countdown

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July 9, 20211656 Views

Qatar is adding 105 new hotels and serviced apartments to its already extensive portfolio of properties, as the country gears up to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM. The new properties will broaden Qatar’s appeal to a range of travellers and enhance the visitor experience, as Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) continues its mission to turn the country into a world-leading destination. One exciting recent hotel opening is the Banyan Tree Doha, a five-star luxury property, elegantly designed by renowned interior designer Jacques Garcia. Hotel openings on this year’s horizon include for example the Pullman Doha West Bay, a five-star Accor property; the JW Marriott West Bay, with an eye-catching and towering exterior; and the Steigenberger Hotel, famed for its exclusive hospital...

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Another famous Thai Island welcomes back international travellers

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July 9, 2021391 Views

Fully vaccinated travellers can now #RediscoverSamui with Avani+ Samui Resort As the island of Samui is getting ready to reopen to international tourists on the 15th July, Avani+ Samui Resort is introducing its “#RediscoverSamui” holiday package, just in time for the summer holidays. Thanks to the ‘Samui Plus Model’ travel scheme announced by the Thai Government, fully-vaccinated international travellers staying at certified SHA+ (Safety and Health Administration) and official ALQ (Alternative Local State Quarantine) hotels will now be able to enjoy Koh Samui’s rejuvenated beaches and bays that are looking more pristine than ever. The new package from Avani+ Samui Resort, which is both SHA+ and ALQ certified and has vaccinated all employees, combines full board accommodation,...

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Seeking summer breeze and natural getaway, Saudis flock to Ukraine

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July 8, 20211065 Views

Nabeel Kensara and Nasal Alzamzmi, a couple from Saudi Arabia, used to go for holidays to Switzerland twice a year, but coronavirus travel restrictions across Europe have forced them to discover new destinations. Ukraine, which only requires a coronavirus PCR or express test upon entry, is one of just a few visa-free countries for Saudi tourists. A tourist from Saudi Arabia takes a selfie in central Kyiv, Ukraine June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich Ukraine stopped all regular flights last March to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but in June resumed domestic air traffic and flights to foreign destinations. Besides traditional city sightseeing, the country offers a variety of close-to-nature getaways - from the picturesque Carpathian mountains in the west to the bustling Black S...

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Portugal’s Madeira to allow tourists with shots of Covaxin, Covishield

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July 5, 2021294 Views

The popular Portuguese islands of Madeira will allow entry to visitors with any of the COVID-19 jabs being administered worldwide and not only with those approved by Europe's drug regulator, the regional government said on Sunday. The European Union, which launched its digital COVID certificate last week, has so far authorised only four vaccines - those of Pfizer Inc and BioNTech, Moderna Inc, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. The certificate allows citizens to travel more freely across the bloc if they have been fully vaccinated with one of the four approved shots, received a recent negative test result or have immunity due to recent recovery. A general view shows the small village of Arco de Sao Jorge on Madeira's North coast, Portugal. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante Member s...