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Saudi Arabia readies for unprecedented Hajj amid Coronavirus pandemic

July 26, 20201109 Views

This year’s Hajj pilgrims on Saturday finished the procedures of a weeklong home isolation, according to the health protocol approved for the major Islamic pilgrimage this year that begins next week. Pilgrims started arriving in Makkah, where they will undergo four days of quarantine at designated hotels in the holy city. The strict health protocol was approved by the Saudi government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Hajj begins on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic year 1441, and runs to the 12th or 13th of Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to July 28-August 2, 2020. The Saudi authorities decided to hold the pilgrimage in the midst of exceptional circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, necessitating strict precautionary measures that have been applied to ensure a...

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For tourism everywhere, it is definitely going to be ‘vocal for local’

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July 25, 2020675 Views

How do we travel during and after the ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks? The answer to this question not only affects our holiday plans as well as daily lives, but also the recovery process of the severely pressured leisure, tourism, and travel industries. Answer is never going to be easy, but one thing for sure is that in the months or probably more to come, long haul leisure will be least preferred. It means, domestic tourism is going to grow, people are more likely to stay close to homes, or at least in their country. Governments have realised this thing as well. They are sure overseas tourists are not going to come in that numbers. Crossing borders will be an uphill task as entries are restricted and banned depending on case load of COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, governments want everyone to tr...

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War memorial ‘Pancham Dham’ to be built in Dehradun

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July 25, 2020443 Views

A grand war memorial named 'Pancham Dham' will be built in Dehradun to honour martyrs from Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said on Saturday. "A piece of land has already been identified in the city for the purpose. We have not been able to lay its foundation stone due to coronavirus pandemic but it'll be done soon." "The grand war memorial named 'Pancham Dham' will be built in the memory of our martyrs," Rawat told reporters. The name 'Pancham Dham' carries a reference to char dham, the four revered Himalayan temples located in the state. Remembering heroes of the Kargil victory, Rawat said they showed unprecedented valour in the battle fought under extremely difficult conditions. "The conditions in which India won the Kargil war were extremely difficult but ou...

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US Travel is in deep trouble!

UPENDRA SWAMI

July 24, 20201115 Views

The United States Travel and Tourism industry is in deep trouble. Brand USA has updated the US travel and tourism industry about the latest trends due to the COVID-19 outbreak. And although this data is about US travel industry, but by and large this pattern applies to all other countries as well. Travel industry is one of those sectors worldwide, which has been affected the most by the pandemic. And, nowhere the forecast seems brighter, nowhere. Statue of Liberty. Photo: Marley White Particularly for US, lot of things are happening also because of its handling of the crisis. More than 30 countries have banned US travelers from their visiting their lands. Brand USA says that international visits to the United States are expected to drop by 50 million and spending is forecast to fall...

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Different policies and rules add to travel confusion

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July 24, 20201163 Views

Worldwide differences in definitions and guidelines of quarantine and self-isolation are creating confusion and difficulty for travelers. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for more consistent travel rules and COVID-19 advice by different countries to counter confusion by travellers and holidaymakers. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, terms such as ‘quarantine’ and ‘self-isolation’ have become much more commonplace now. Indeed, with COVID-19 restrictions in place in almost every country or territory in the world, international and even some domestic travel at this stage involves some form of quarantine or isolation. Those journeying to Europe for the first time since travel restrictions began to ease have faced a baffling array of different types of travel...

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WTM London will be in November as scheduled

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July 22, 2020576 Views

Travel industry’s much awaited international annual event- World Travel Mart (WTM) London will take place as scheduled between November 2 and November 4, 2020. Thus, it promises to be one of the first major exhibitions to take place globally since the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was confirmed when the UK Government announced the resumption of the exhibitions industry in the country from October 1, 2020. World Travel Market London 2019, ExCeL London - The WTM Team This decision meant that England can once again welcome international business delegates from around the world. With travel industry all around the world, reeling under the catastrophic pandemic effect, this WTM gains a lot of importance for industry leaders to chalk out a strategy for coming out of this crisis. WTM London, the...

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From today, Bahamas bans US tourists as well

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July 22, 20201276 Views

COVID-19 pandemic has brought a big shift in geopolitical conditions. The US power is losing its clout and aura with more and more countries denying entry to US tourists casting a damning verdict on its handling of the crisis. Bahamas is latest entrant to the list. Its move is brave as well as significant since the tourism economy of the tiny Caribbean island nation is lot dependent on US tourists. Despite this, less than three weeks after reopening its borders to international visitors, the Bahamas on Sunday announced that it is closing all its airports and seaports to tourists from the United States, effective Wednesday, 22nd July 2020. Bahamasair, the country’s national carrier, will cease all outgoing flights to the United States immediately. Domestic travel is allowed, but pas...

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Amarnath Yatra cancelled due to Covid-19

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July 21, 20201049 Views

Sixteen days after Chadi Mubarak Yatra left Srinagar for the Holy Cave and two days after Defence Minister visited the cave shrine, Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday cancelled this year’s Amarnath Yatra in wake of the coronavirus pandemic. At the 39th Board meeting of the shrine chaired by Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu, it was decided to cancel the annual Hindu pilgrimage this year “in larger public interest”. “The Board was informed that the arrangements were on track since February 2020, but due to nationwide lockdown and the pandemic, the State Executive Committee, J&K has still continued to keep religious places and places of worship closed for the public. These prohibitions continue till 31st July,” said a government press release. "Based upon the circu...

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Mauritius Tourism partners with Liverpool

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July 21, 20201433 Views

Liverpool FC has announced a new global partnership with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and Economic Development Board Mauritius as the club’s official tourism and economic development partner. The deal forms part of the country’s drive to become a leading global tourist destination and business hub of Africa. The three-year partnership will see Mauritius benefit from a range of LFC digital, social media and marketing assets. As well as being one of the top premier luxury holiday destinations in the world with one of the highest rates of return visitors, Mauritius is also one of the most business and investment-friendly locations in the world. The island has been an established centre for international banking and finance for at least 20 years and plans to grow thi...

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UNWTO invites startups to pitch ways to accelerate SDGs

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July 19, 20201339 Views2

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the launch of a new Startup Competition as it looks to identify innovators with the power to further tourism’s contribution to sustainable development. As the United Nations specialized agency for tourism, UNWTO has been guiding the sector’s efforts to contribute to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including through the Tourism 4 SDGs online platform. Now, as the global community faces just 10 years to reach this ambitious agenda for people and planet, tourism’s unique ability to advance several of the SDGs is more relevant than ever. Against the backdrop of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, held under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC...