Assam’s travel and tourism sector had to initially grapple with curfew and violence during the anti-CAA protests in December. And now the coronavirus pandemic has given it another body blow. Tourism in Assam has been battered so much this season (October to April) that those depending on it now fear massive jobs losses in the […]
Category Archives: Round Up
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Jun
Jun
After over two months of closure due to the coronavirus lockdown, monuments and tourist attractions in Rajasthan have reopened. But there hasn’t been any footfalls yet. Tourism stakeholders have welcomed the government decision to allow reopening of these places but are also concerned as the pandemic continues to rage. “On the first day of reopening, […]
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Jun
Jun
Madhya Pradesh, the central Indian state, is ready to welcome tourists back again after the relaxation of lockdown measures. Madhya Pradesh Tourism has shared a photo of luxury caravans on its Instagram page to invite tourists who would be interested in exploring the state without compromising on social distancing norms. “Rent a homely caravan with […]
Asia, Europe, News, Round Up
Travel restrictions ease across Mediterranean, western Europe, parts of Asia in a bid to kick-start economy
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Jun
Jun
Coronavirus induced lockdown restrictions were eased on June 1 across the globe, especially in Asia and Europe, as demand for travel and tourism started to pick up. The Colosseum opened its doors in Rome, golfers played in Greece, students returned in Britain and Dutch bars and restaurants were free to welcome patrons again, news agency […]
Aviation, India, News, Round Up
International flights will not happen immediately as various factors are not in favour, says aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri
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Jun
Jun
International passenger flights to and from India will not resume immediately, as the ban imposed by various countries on the entry of foreigners need to be addressed first, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said. Domestic services were suspended in India due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown and resumed after a gap of two months […]
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Jun
Jun
Travel agency Skyscanner’s chief executive officer (CEO) Bryan Dove has stepped down. Vice-chairperson Moshe Rafiah will take over the position. Dove, who has pent five years with the company, said he is stepping down for family reasons. He will remain as a senior adviser to the company. Skyscanner is a meta search engine and travel […]
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Jun
Jun
Hospitality firm Oyo is trying to assuage the hurt of its furloughed employees, by offering them employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) worth around Rs 130 crore. An internal e-mail from its founder Ritesh Agarwal said the move is part of the company’s efforts to minimise the disruption experienced by these employees, news agency PTI said. […]
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Jun
Jun
The Dekho Apna Desh series, promoted by the Ministry of Tourism, talks about how India is best seen on a bicycle. Over to the cycling duo of Tejaswini Gopalaswamy and Gurdeep Ramakrishna, who run Unventured Expeditions: Having travelled to various parts of India and across different parts of the world, one of the things that makes us interested about […]
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Jun
Jun
MakeMyTrip has said it is laying off 350 employees, as its business continues to suffer on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company said that it was not clear when travelling will become a way of life again. The decision was announced by MakeMyTrip CEO Deep Kalra in the form of letter to the employees. […]
Kerala, News, Round Up
Kerala decides to waive off 25% of fixed electricity charges for 3 months for industrial consumers
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May
May
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to waive off 25% of the fixed electricity charges applicable to industrial consumers and private hospitals for the months of March, April and May. Further, a decision was taken to defer payment of the remaining amount (75%) till December this year, without levying any interest. Kerala chief […]
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May
May
The global airline industry’s debt could rise by $120 billion to $550 billion by year-end, with the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc in the sector. An International Air Transport Association (IATA) analysis showed that $67 billion of the new debt is composed of government loans ($50 billion), deferred taxes ($5 billion) and loan guarantees ($12 billion). […]
Aviation, News, Round Up
IATA feels let down by India’s decision not to provide financial aid for aviation industry
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May
May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has slammed the Indian government for announcing a stimulus package that had virtually nothing for the country’s struggling aviation industry. The international airline lobby found it disappointing that the Indian government’s Rs 20 lakh crore relief package for industries, ignored aviation. “Compare that to the $123 billion in government […]
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May
May
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) warned on Friday that swarms of locusts could pose serious danger to flights during take-off and landing. “Generally, locusts are found at lower levels and therefore pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and take-off phase of the flight,” the aviation regulator noted in its circular. […]
Kerala, News, Round Up
ATTOI in association with Tourism News Live to conduct survey on post-lockdown travel & tourism
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May
May
The coronavirus pandemic which has devasted the global economy by eroding millions of jobs, has resulted in worldwide lockdowns affecting freedom of movement. This has led to severe impact on business and industry, affecting the mental health of people as humanity grappled with the threat of the deadly pandemic. The lockdown period has been a […]
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May
May
International tourism is set to fall by 70% this year, marking the sector’s biggest slump in arrivals since records began in the 1950s, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has said. In an interview with German newspaper Handelsblatt, Pololikashvili said this prediction was based on the assumption that countries around the […]