Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, has resumed operations in India after a four-month-long suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Responding to a passenger’s query on resumption of flights to India, Air Canada on Twitter said it is resuming flight to Delhi.”Yes, the route is resuming,” Air Canada replied to a Twitter user. The airline said that the passengers who plan to travel to Canada (Toronto) must carry an RT-PCR test or Rapid PCR test taken not more than 18 hours before departure. “The only accepted COVID-19 tests are an RT-PCR test or a rapid PCR test that must be taken…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
The United States will reopen in November to all air passengers who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus. India is among the 33 countries from where fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter. Effectively, Covishield is the only India-made vaccine that is in the list of approved vaccines as of now. From November, the US will admit fully vaccinated air travellers from the 26 so-called Schengen countries in Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Greece, as well as Britain, Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil. Soon after announcing the move, the White House clarified that the…
2HUB announces the launch of 2HUB.Education, a free online training platform for travel agents, tourism professionals and destination marketers. This platform is intended to change the industry paradigm using technology as an enabler to educate the travel trade network. As per the release, an interactive user interface, simple design, use of creative imagery and videos will equip participants with the right skill-set to become destination specialists. “All online courses are designed to allow agents to enhance their product offerings, professional portfolio, improve conversions, create brand awareness and sell better,” said the company. The platform features illustrative videos and informative modules…
South African Tourism is all set to organise its maiden virtual roadshow in India from October 20-22, 2021. Titled as ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ the roadshow aims to showcase unique offerings that encapsulate South African adventures. A diverse South African trade delegation of approximately 100 suppliers will take the opportunity to educate and collaborate with Indian trade partners to sell the destination holistically, responsibly and safely. In addition to experiences, representatives from accommodation establishments, destination management companies, South African Provinces, VFS, airlines, SMMEs will showcase their product and services. The tourism board expects lucrative partnerships to emerge given that 1,000 Indian buyers and…
What is happening in Afghanistan is the onset of another affliction for the world’s ailing tourism economy. It was at a CAPA conference at Mumbai in the earlier part of this century where I met a young man from Kabul whose calling card mentioned his name in only one word- Javed. His designation was CEO of a yet-to-be-launched domestic regional airline of Afghanistan. Things weren’t rosy at all even at that time in his country but his remark impressed me deeply. He voiced something to the effect that just because climate isn’t conducive one shouldn’t stop planning for the…
The United States announced on September 20 that it will lift Covid travel bans on all air passengers in November if they are fully vaccinated and undergo testing and contact tracing. The unprecedented restrictions had kept relatives, friends and business travellers around the world separated for many months as the pandemic grinds on. Jeffrey Zients, coronavirus response coordinator for President Joe Biden, told reporters the new “consistent approach” would take effect “early November.” The easing of travel restrictions, imposed by Donald Trump 18 months ago as the Covid-19 pandemic first erupted, marks a significant shift by Biden and answers a…
The 50th Asian Area Annual Assembly was held virtually on 8th September 2021 and in that meeting it was announced that Skal International (Goa) was adjudged Skal Club of the Year 2021. Besides this, Skal International (Goa) also received awards in three different categories viz-.SIAA Best Young Skal Club 2021, Award for achieving highest growth in the Skal Club members, Award for achieving highest growth in the Young Skal members. The awards were judged and nominated by a select panel of eminent Skalleagues and SIAA past presidents. Commenting on the Awards, Ernest Dias, President Sk, said, “The entire team of…
TravelBullz in association with Centara Hotels & Resorts organised an event dubbed as “Let’s Talk” at Le Meridien, New Delhi, on September 3. The aim of the event was to call the entire travel fraternity to come, network and discuss. The event witnessed Moumita Mukherjee Paul from Centara hotels and resorts sharing news about their new Centara Reserve, the 5 star deluxe properties and Centara Grand Mirage in Dubai coming up along with new properties slated to open in Vietnam, Qatar and Oman. TravelBullz showcased their state-of-the- art B2B engine, focusing on Maldives and split stay packages, one click book…
After the Uttarakhand high the court lifted its stay on Char Dham yatra, it will officially start from Saturday with a capping on the number of pilgrims that will be allowed daily to the four revered Himalayan shrines, officials said. Ravinath Raman, chief executive officer of Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board, said, the yatra will start on Saturday. “The pilgrims from anywhere who want to visit Char Dham will have to register themselves on the website of Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board (https://badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in/) where a sub-link will be provided for the same after the state government issues the SOPs. Also,…
Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel located in Dubai has appointed Think Strawberries as its partner in India. The appointment follows Ain Dubai’s strategic plan to develop India’s burgeoning outbound travel market. Commenting on this, Ronald Drake, General Manager, Ain Dubai, said, “Ain Dubai is the emirate’s newest landmark; an architectural marvel that stands tall at almost twice the height of The London Eye, we are positive that the world’s largest observation wheel will be among the UAE’s top attractions, with residents and tourists visiting to witness what this jewel in the heart of Bluewaters Island has…
