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IndiGo starts Kochi-Male flights under air bubble pact

September 3, 2020727 Views

IndiGo said it has started flights on the Kochi-Male route from Thursday under the bilateral air bubble arrangement between India and Maldives. Under an air bubble pact, airlines of both the countries operate special international passenger flights with certain restrictions. "IndiGo commenced two weekly flights between India and Maldives under an air bubble from today," the airline said in a press release. It said the flights on Kochi-Male route will operate on Thursday and Sunday. Male Airport in Maldives "India is one of the key markets for inbound tourism for Maldives, while it receives a huge share of its medical tourists from Maldives," said William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo. Since July, India has formed separate bilateral air bubble pacts with countrie...

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India among last in G-20 countries in consumer travel spending recovery

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September 3, 2020634 Views

India is among the last two countries among the G-20 nations in terms of recovery in travel and entertainment consumer spending and it is a strong indication of how far we are from pulling out our travel sector from the current huge mess. As per Mastercard recovery insights for month of July 2020, India is on the 19th position in the elite group achieving a level of less than even 20 percent of July 2019 level. South Korea is last among the 20 nations with just about 16 percent recovery in spending, in comparison to a year earlier. China is a notch above India, although it also managed a recovery of less than 20%. Despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, there are promising signs in consumer spending—at least in European nations – including hard-hit sectors like travel, acc...

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Rajasthan to encourage startups in tourism sector

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September 3, 20201175 Views

The Rajasthan Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new tourism policy besides deciding to keep a portion of legislators' salary for contribution to the Chief Minister's COVID care fund. The new tourism policy proposes to constitute a state tourism advisory committee under the chairmanship of the chief minister, a government statement said. It also proposed the formation of a state-level executive committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary for the time-bound implementation of the policy, monitoring and review. The current District Tourism Development Committee headed by the district collector has been given more executive powers. The panel will be responsible for all work related to tourism development in a district. The policy proposed to strengthen the tourist ass...

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A potent travel insurance for tough times

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September 2, 2020947 Views

Insurance is a vital part of the Travel & Tourism experience, providing peace of mind and risk mitigation to consumers, suppliers, and organisations across the Travel & Tourism sector. A good insurance is also considered imperative in these challenging times that world is facing. Many people, leaders and organisations have said in recent days that travel insurance will play a major role in rebuilding tourist confidence. Every new travel insurance policy has to be perhaps seen in this light. Liberty General Insurance Ltd. (Liberty), one of the prominent general insurance companies in India, has launched ‘Liberty Secure Travel’ on Flipkart - which is an insurance policy available to customers who book airline travel through Flipkart’s Flights platform. Customers can opt for Zero ...

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Is opening up a dipstick study before peak tourism season!

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September 2, 2020595 Views

Tourism dependent economies across the globe are coming up with innovative and desperate measures to revive the tourism industry and so is the case with Goa. While some may cite the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the country at an alarming rate to argue that the restrictions lifting decision in Goa is premature, one must look at the state of the economy and the economy of the state, says a leading travel trade analyst. Following the news that Goa has lifted the restrictions on the movement of people in and out of the state and has allowed the reopening of bars; Animesh Kumar, Director of Travel and Tourism Consulting at GlobalData, a leading research and consulting company, said that, “Tourism, along with mining and pharmaceuticals, is a major contributor to the economy of Goa...

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IATA calls for opening of borders and continued relief measures

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September 1, 2020732 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to sustain airlines during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s call reflects deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to annihilate travel demand. This was evident in a disappointing “peak (Northern Hemisphere) summer travel season” that saw minimal improvements compared to the May-June period, as four in five potential travelers stayed home, based on comparisons with the year-ago period. Total July 2020 traffic was 79.8% below 2019 levelsInternational traffic in July 2020 was 91.9% below 2019 levels ...

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Kempty falls, George Everest in high landslide susceptible zones of Mussoorie

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September 1, 20201031 Views

Like most hill townships, Mussoorie, the popular hill station in Uttarakhand, has witnessed several landslides, probably resulting from an increased spate of developmental activities. The increased disaster hazard has led scientists to map the landslide susceptibility of Mussoorie and surrounding areas, showing that 15 percent of the region is highly susceptible to landslides. Landslide is a normal geomorphic process that becomes hazardous when interfering with any development activity. It has been noted that more than 400 causalities occur in the Himalayan region every year due to this phenomenon. The frequency and magnitude of the landslides increase every year, particularly in the hilly townships. This demands the large scale landslide susceptibility, hazard, risk, and vulnerabi...

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Konark Sun temple reopens for visitors

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September 1, 2020629 Views

The Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha's Puri district, a major tourist attraction, was on Tuesday re-opened for visitors after remaining closed for more than five months, an official said. Tuesday also marks the first day of Unlockdown 4 or relaxations in activities closed due to COVID-19 pandemic since March this year. This phase of relaxations are valid from September 1-30, 2020. Though other ASI protected monuments in the state like Raja Rani temple, Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Lalitgiri Buddhist monuments were opened earlier, the Konark temple received visitors only on September 1, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Superintending Officer Arun Kumar Mallick told PTI. He said visitors are allowed entry into the monument following all the norms set both by the Centre and the s...

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Celebrating the Whale Shark, World’s largest fish

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September 1, 2020985 Views

Stakeholders from across the world came together at an online event to commemorate International Whale Shark Day that falls on 30 August. Sixteen years after pioneering a deep dive into whale shark conservation, Wildlife Trust of India and their partner Tata Chemicals Limited have much to celebrate with the Gujarat Forest Department and the fishing community along the coast of this maritime state. Whale shark, the world’s largest fish is endangered and the first species of fish to enjoy protection at par to that of the tigers, lions and elephants in India. Large scale hunting of the whale shark in Gujarat had prompted Wildlife Trust of India to launch a campaign with Tata Chemicals Limited in 2004. Covering prominent coastal towns and villages in the state, the campaign message ...

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With borders closed, South Africa pins hopes on cash-strapped local tourists

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August 31, 2020546 Views

Lisa Krohn’s Ashanti Lodge in Cape Town - normally abuzz with backpackers from around the world - today sits largely empty, a sign of how the pandemic has crushed South Africa’s tourist industry. “This place is like a morgue,” she said, contemplating the Victorian-era building’s deserted foyer. Following a five-month lockdown, South Africa is easing domestic travel restrictions, allowing hotels to reopen. With international borders still closed, the government is pinning its hopes on domestic tourism, echoing a strategy being tried from Vietnam to New Zealand with mixed results. A shopkeeper awaits visitors at the Table Mountain cableway station, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Cape Town, South Africa, , August 22, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings South Afric...