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Travel revival in Europe struck in deep chaos

August 15, 2020656 Views

Is Europe expected to bring itself back on track by easing out restrictions on cross-border travel, then the dream has perhaps shattered prematurely. After EU decided to open its borders on 30th June, month of July was all about opening up to more and more countries by EU as well as non-EU nations. But as came August, tables were turned and it was chaos and confusion all over, which continues to grow with every passing day. If this summer was supposed to offer hope that coronavirus was under control in Europe, spikes in cases across the continent and ensuing travel chaos have given governments a worrying reality check. From France to Ukraine, the number of positive tests for Covid-19 is rising sharply as more people seek vacations and as lockdown measures are eased to allow citizens to...

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Japan’s efforts to revive tourism industry not paying enough

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 14, 20201079 Views

The global travel and tourism industry is among the worst hit due to COVID-19 pandemic and deal activity in the sector is muted. Japan too is not an exception, though the country seems to be keen on reviving the industry by introducing new initiatives. However, with the resurgence of new COVID-19 cases and mixed response amid criticism and concerns over second wave of infections, deal making sentiment is expected to remain subdued for some more months, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals Database reveals that the number of deals announced in the Japanese travel and tourism industry decreased by more than 50% in Q2 2020 compared to Q1. In a bid to revive COVID-19 battered domestic tourism industry, Japan rolled out a travel ...

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Two more cruise lines announce postponements

UPENDRA SWAMI

August 12, 20201351 Views

Things aren’t going right for the cruise industry at all. With world’s biggest cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd announcing a more than expected loss in the quarter 2, two other cruise companies Seabourn and Holland America Line have cancelled their upcoming operations for more than three months. These news are certainly not going to cheer up the travel industry looking for some silver lining in these gloomy times. Just a week ago Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) had announced that its ocean-going cruise line members have agreed to voluntarily suspend U.S. cruise operations until at least 31 October 2020. The Association had then issued a statement on behalf of its members. Holland America Line pause extension affects Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, Pacific Coastal,...

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Travelling by Qatar Airways! You will need a negative COVID-19 test

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 9, 20202315 Views

Qatar Airways has said that from August 13 people travelling from some specific airports in some countries including India will have to present a negative Covid-19 medical test result. The airline has also published a list of approved test centres in these countries. “For the safety of all passengers, effective 13 August, Qatar Airways requires passengers travelling from specific airports in the below countries to present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR medical test result when checking in. In our current network, these countries are Bangladesh, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Philippines, and Sri Lanka. They will also be required for passengers travelling with Qatar Airways from India, Nepal, Nigeria and Russia, when we resume our services to these countries,” airline posted on its website. ...

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Switzerland reimposes some travel restrictions

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 7, 20201014 Views

Europe continues to be getting nervous on rising COVID-19 cases. The way various countries are changing quarantine rules so frequently, they have more or less become like stock indices to be kept track of on regular basis. In the most recent development, Switzerland has amended its list of countries at risk from high rates of infection with the new coronavirus. List now covers all nations outside Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone barring a score of exceptions. The new list has some notable exceptions though, including Australia, Ireland, Japan, Canada, South Korea and New Zealand, although Australia and Japan are themselves facing a resurgence of novel coronavirus in their respective countries. The Swiss move, which aims to curb the spread of the COVID-19, takes effect on Saturday. ...

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Flying to Goa! Check the new guidelines

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 6, 2020886 Views

Passengers flying to Goa must adhere to new quarantine guidelines in the wake of quarantine, said Airports Authority of India on Wednesday. As per the new directives, all arriving passengers shall be required to go for 14 days of home quarantine or they can opt for 14 days of paid institutional quarantine. Institutional quarantine is mandatory for symptomatic passengers till test result is available. However, passengers shall be exempted from home quarantine in below cases: Passenger is able to produce a COVID-19 negative certificate issued by an ICMR-recognized lab, not older than 48 hours prior to the arrival in Goa.Passenger opts for swab test upon arrivals at a cost of ₹2000 and agrees to remain in paid institutional/home quarantine till the time test result is available. ...

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Jalesh cruise announces resuming journeys from November

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 3, 20201077 Views

After four months of the country experiencing lockdown, home confinement, restricted movements and no summer vacations, it is now time for some unbelievably good news. As part of its Mission Begin Again, the Indian Government has announced that it will permit cruise ships to commence sailing from 1st October. In the light of this major development, Jalesh Cruises announces the commencement of its cruise MV Karnika from Friday 6th November 2020. A suite on board MV Karnika In line with its commitment to its valued passengers to offer an enjoyable, safe and secure holiday in your home (away from home) on the sea, Jalesh Cruises will offer all passengers FREE rapid COVID-19 and all other flu related testing at the time of embarkation. Passengers will receive their test results in 15 mi...

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Music Fest in a Borneo Rainforest

AJAY GARG

August 2, 20201026 Views

Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2020, Rainforest World Music Festival Fringe (RWMFF) and Rainforest in the City (RITC) events, originally scheduled to be held in July 2020 were postponed due to COVID-19 situation around the world. This announcement by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) was in light of the statement issued by the State Disaster Management Committee and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Sarawak that all government and public gatherings involving more than 250 participants should be postponed to a later date. These events have been postponed and not cancelled for now and the organising committee plans to mobilise them if the situation gets better. With more than 20,000 expected visitors from over 30 countries, the RWMF 2020 was, as always, extremely important for Sar...

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Travel bubble with Kuwait hits a flight ban roadblock

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 2, 20201135 Views

Kuwait has suspended commercial flights from 31 countries including India on the advice of health authorities, just as the Gulf state re-opened its airport to such operations. While other flights will resume, countries on the barred list include Iran, China, Brazil, Lebanon, Spain, Singapore, Egypt and Sri Lanka, besides India, Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement. Kuwait suspended commercial flights from 31 countries on the advice of health authorities, just as the Gulf state re-opened its airport to such operations. The airport resumed commercial flights on Saturday as part of a phased re-opening after a five-month suspension when the country imposed measures to control the spread of the coronavirus. It plans to reach full capacity by mid-2...

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आंध्र में फिर शुरू होंगी पर्यटन गतिविधियां

UPENDRA SWAMI

August 1, 20201291 Views2

आंध्र प्रदेश सरकार ने राज्य में पर्यटन गतिविधियों को इस महीने से फिर से शुरू करने का फैसला किया है। कोविड-19 के कारण पर्यटन गतिविधियों के ठप होने से सरकार को खासा राजस्व नुकसान उठाना पड़ रहा है। इसीलिए राज्य सरकार नई पर्यटन नीति भी जारी कर रही है। इसी दिशा में पहला कदम बढ़ाते हुए राज्य सरकार ने केंद्र सरकार द्वारा जारी किए गए अनलॉक 3.0 दिशानिर्देशों के अनुरूप अंतर-राज्यीय आवागमन को और उदार बना दिया है। हालांकि उसने अपनी सीमाएं पूरी तरह से तो नहीं खोली हैं, लेकिन आंध्र प्रदेश में आने वाले लोगों को अब कल यानी 2 अगस्त से एंट्री पास के लिए केवल अपना विवरण राज्य सरकार के स्पंदना पोर्टल (spandana.ap.gov.in) पर दर्ज कराना होगा। राज्य के प्रमुख सचिव (परिवहन) एम.टी. कृष्णा बाबू के अनुसार ई-पास ऑटो जेनरेटेड होगा और इसे लोगों के मोबाइल व ई-मेल पर भेज दिया जाएगा, जिसे किसी वैध पहचान पत्र के साथ सी...