Hong Kong’s government said on Monday that it would shorten the quarantine period for vaccinated people arriving in the city to seven days from 14 days provided travellers show sufficient antibodies against the coronavirus, reports Reuters. Leader Carrie Lam, who was speaking at a press briefing, said the new measures were only applicable to people who have logged 14 days following their second vaccination dose. The rule change is due to take effect from the end of the month, she said. The Chinese-ruled city has some of the toughest quarantine rules globally with residents mandated to stay for up to…
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Morni Hills in Panchkula region of Haryana is pegged to become a tourist hub and the groundwork for this has begun. On Sunday, the state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the ‘Flying Milkha Singh Club’ which will be used for training youth in adventurous sports. The club- dedicated to the athlete Milkha Singh- will soon be set up at Morni Hills where many adventure sports, water sports and tourism activities can take place. A report by The IE noted that the club is a tribute to the late legendary athlete Milkha Singh. The inauguration ceremony took place two days…
With over two decades of relevant experience in Marketing & Communications across several hotels and other industries, Aparna has recently joined as the Marketing and Communications Manager at Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel & Lakeside Chalet, Mumbai – Marriott Executive Apartments. She will be responsible for the overall marketing activities at these properties including devising appropriate marketing strategies towards maximizing hotel revenues. Prior to her appointment, Aparna was heading the Marketing and Communications at The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata. Aparna is an experienced hospitality professional with a career span of around 10 years in the Hospitality industry. She began her hospitality…
The Amarnath Yatra has been cancelled for the second year in a row amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, in view of the evolving COVID-19 situation, registration for Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended. The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board had said that the situation is being constantly monitored. The 56-day Amarnath Yatra was due to start simultaneously on both routes from June 28 and culminate on Raksha Bandhan, August 22. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir tweeted, “It’s important to save people’s lives. So, it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year’s pilgrimage in the larger…
According to a PTI report, authorities in Dubai have eased travel restrictions for its residents from certain countries, including India, if they have received two doses of a UAE-approved Covid-19 vaccine, according to a media report. The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced updates to Dubai’s travel protocols for inbound passengers from South Africa, Nigeria and India, effective from June 23, the Gulf News reported. With regard to travel from India, only passengers with a valid residence visa who have received two doses of a UAE-approved…
The IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI) National Committee & Kerala State Committee meetings have expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister and Tourism Minister of Kerala for initiating to form Welfare Board for the employees working in tourism industry. The formation of a Welfare Board for travel and tourism industry employees was one of the essential demands submitted by IAAI. A Welfare Board for the employees working in tourism industry is a unique decision in our country which will boost the restoration to travel and tourism. This initiative shows a new level of responsibility and leadership quality from the state…
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Sunday said it planned to operate about 3,000 buses initially from June 21, with the government relaxing Covid-19 restrictions and permitting bus operations with riders. “The Government of Karnataka has issued orders relaxing the Covid-19 restrictions imposed in the state, except in Mysuru District and has permitted bus operations with 50 per cent seating capacity,” KSRTC said in a statement. The Corporation said it will commence local and inter-district long route bus operations with effect from June 21, based on traffic density and need, except in Mysuru district, and initially it is…
Tourism New Zealand has announced the winners of its inaugural Kaihāpai Awards which celebrate the achievements and commitment of Indian travel agents towards destination New Zealand. The maiden edition saw participation from 232 travel agents and 3 Tourism New Zealand representatives Tourism New Zealand’s objective over the past 14 months has been growing brand love for New Zealand with its trade partners by focusing on engagement and education. This has been achieved via webinars, wherein 10 Virtual Road Trips were conducted with overall attendance of 9000 travel agents across India, paid campaigns (New Zealand Specialist programme) and the launch of…
The virus is exposing global fault lines in tourism policies, health infrastructure, political commentary and wishful thinking. It’s no news that travel business worldwide has been crushed like never before with the advent of the pestilence from Wuhan. The global concerted response has, alas, been clearly missing for a long time. The developed world rallied for its own, the developing states like ours, floundered and yet held steady, while the really poor states were left to fend for themselves. The travel industry was in for a nasty shock, ill prepared as it was for an event of such…
The Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has appointed Deveekaa Nijhawan to lead the International PR and Communications team, to assist in marketing the destination in key markets as part of the country’s strategy to become a world-leading tourism destination. Nijhawan’s remit covers key markets including India, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and United Arab Emirates with a focus on engaging and penetrating travel trade and consumer media. She is a senior professional with over 10 years’ experience in PR & Communications in the hospitality sector. Commenting on this appointment, she said, “I am very excited to join QNTC and embrace this…
