India-Canada direct flights remain suspended till July 21, according to the global travel advisory, in view of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, reports Joydeep Bose in Hindustan Times. Those intending to travel to Canada from India in the meanwhile need to book a flight via an ‘indirect route’. Moreover, the passengers would also need to get themselves tested for the virus at a ‘third country’ since Canada does not accept the Covid-19 molecular test report from India, the country’s official travel advisory noted. “The Government of Canada has suspended flights from India until July 21, 2021,” the advisory read. “During…
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Dubai-based flydubai will start three-times weekly service to Sohag International Airport (HMB), Egypt from July 25. The flights to and from Sohag will operate via a short stop in Sharm El Sheikh. This will bring the number of points flydubai operates to in Egypt to three including Alexandria Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer, flydubai, said, “Egypt is a very important market for flydubai and has a very special place in our journey. Alexandria was among the first routes we operated to in 2009. We are very pleased…
Mauritius has opened its borders to international travellers, both vaccinated and non-vaccinated, from today, July 15, 2021. Phase 1 of reopening of the borders for the Indian Ocean Island, which runs from today until September 30, 2021, allows vaccinated guests to stay in one of 14 chosen “resort bubbles”. Holiday-makers will be able to enjoy facilities within their chosen hotel including the swimming pool and beach. If guests stay for 14 days and have negative PCR tests during their stay in the resort, they will then be able to leave the hotel and travel around the island freely for the…
Indian aviation industry will bounce back to 80% of pre-Covid capacity during October-December 2021 period as about 9.2 crore domestic passengers are expected to take to the skies during financial year (FY22) and 14.4 crore during FY23, Morgan Stalney Research said in a recent report on the aviation sector. “Overall, we estimate 9.2 crore domestic passengers in India in FY22 against 14.1 crore in FY20,” the report said, assuming that there are no further impact from the pandemic, reports Rhik Kundu for Hindustan Times. Air traffic picked after lockdown was lifted in May 2020, and rose every month till March…
Amidst concerns of yet-to-decline COVID-19 cases, the Kerala government has launched a mass drive to make the tourism destinations in the state ‘complete vaccinated zones’ by giving jabs to everyone working in the sector. The objective is to rejuvenate the shattered holiday industry which has suffered a severe blow due to the pandemic situation. Tourism and Public Works Minister P A Mohammed Riyas inaugurated via online the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the tourism sector at Vythiri in northern Wayanad district, a sought after holiday destination, on Tuesday. The state-wide drive was being carried out with the…
The Home Ministry on Wednesday drew the attention of state governments and Union Territories to crowding and non-compliance with Covid-appropriate behaviour at tourist spots and public spaces, reports The Hindu Business Line. In a letter addressed to all the States and UTs, Ajay Bhalla, Home Secretary, urged them to issue strict directions to the district and all other local authorities concerned to take action. “The officers concerned should be made personally responsible for any laxity in strict enforcement of Covid-appropriate behaviour. I would also advise that orders issued by the respective State Governments/UT Administrators/ district authorities in this regard, should…
The Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday cleared the Adventure Tourism Policy for the state, reports Sanjay Jog in Free Press Journal. The Cabinet’s nod came months after it had approved the Caravan Tourism Policy. Valsa Nair Singh, Principal Secretary – Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, told the Free Press Journal, ‘’The policy stresses on safety and security of the tourists, establishes a regulatory framework for the sector with guidelines, necessity for trained personnel and equipment. There will be a temporary regulation followed by a permanent one. Three committees will monitor and implement its effective implementation.’’ She…
Minister of State for Tourism Ajay Bhatt welcomed the decision of the Uttarakhand government to cancel the Kanwar Yatra and said that the COVID-19 variant present in Jadarpur district of the state could increase the chances of the virus spreading. “It is our priority to save people’s lives. PM Modi urges us to avoid crowded places and follow COVID standards. The government has decided to suspend Kanwar Yatra given the current situation. We have also appealed to everyone in this regard,” Bhatt told ANI. The Union Minister said, “The COVID-19 variant present in Gadarpur in Uttarakhand can increase the chances…
Tourism Fiji has appointed experienced tourism marketing senior executive, Brent Hill as CEO. Hill, who most recently was the Executive Director of Marketing for the South Australian Tourism Commission, brings over 16 years of experience in tourism and digital marketing, advertising, branding, communications, campaign, and executive strategy to Fiji’s National Tourism Office. He replaces former CEO Matt Stoeckel, whose tenure ended in December 2020. Commenting on Hill’s appointment, Andre Viljoen, Chairman, Tourism Fiji, said, “We’re delighted to welcome someone of Brent’s calibre to this critically important role not just for Fijian tourism, but for the Fijian economy. Brent shone through…
