India on Friday made seven-day home quarantine mandatory for all international arrivals and an RT-PCR test on the eighth day, as it issued revised guidelines for international passengers. The guidelines released on Friday come into force from January 11 and will remain effective till further government orders. As per the existing rules, which have been […]
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30
Dec
Dec
Celebrations on the eve of new year is banned on beaches across Tamil Nadu, a top police official of the State on Wednesday. People are advised against congregating in public places and those driving vehicles after consuming alcohol would be arrested, said the Director General of Police C Sylendra Babu. The State government has also […]
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Romania enforces new travel measures over omicron concerns
12
Dec
Dec
Romania on Friday introduced new travel restrictions and isolation measures for people entering the country as officials seek to avert another health care crisis following the emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Romania, a European Union country of about 19 million, faced its deadliest period of the pandemic through October and November and […]
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Union Tourism Minister Sh G. Kishan Reddy hands over cheques/sanction letters to first lot of tourism stakeholders under LGSCATSS
02
Dec
Dec
Union Minister for Tourism, Culture &DoNER, Shri G.Kishan Reddy handed over cheques/ sanction letters to the first lot of stakeholders who have been granted the loan/ in-principle approval under the LGSCATSS at an event today in New Delhi. Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh, DG Tourism Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao, ADG Tourism Smt. Rupinder Brar […]
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New COVID-19 Surges Keep Travel Restrictions in Place
30
Nov
Nov
According to the UNWTO Travel Restrictions Report, 46 destinations (21% of all destinations worldwide) currently have their borders completely closed to tourists. Of these, 26 destinations have had their borders completely closed since at least the end of April 2020. A further 55 (25% of all global destinations) continue to have their borders partially closed […]
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Singapore restricts travellers from 7 African countries hit by more contagious COVID-19 variant
28
Nov
Nov
Singapore will restrict entry of people with recent travel history to seven African countries after reports that a potentially more contagious COVID-19 variant may be circulating there, the Ministry of Health said on Friday. From 11.59 PM (local time) on Saturday, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with travel history within the last 14 […]
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Putting Women’s Empowerment Centre Stage in Tourism’s Recovery
11
Nov
Nov
Over the course of one year, from November 2021 – November 2022, the project will support the tourism sector in placing women’s empowerment and gender equality at the heart of recovery plans following the COVID-19 pandemic. The project will be piloted in four participating Member States in collaboration with the National Tourism Administrations of Jordan […]
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WTTC release key guidelines for Travel & Tourism businesses to advance the prevention of illegal wildlife trade
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Jul
Jul
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released major new guidelines outlining how the global Travel & Tourism sector can work together to tackle illegal wildlife trade (IWT). The new guidelines from WTTC, which represents the global private Travel & Tourism sector, with support from Animondial, a key advisor to the global travel industry […]
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Approved vaccine inconsistency could delay the restart of international travel
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Jul
Jul
The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved COVID-19 vaccines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The global tourism body, which represents the global private Travel & Tourism sector, has issued its warning following concerns tourists face being turned away at the borders because countries […]
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No flights from India till July 15 – Emirates
07
Jul
Jul
Emirates has announced that it will not operate flights from India until the 15th of this month. The company had yesterday stated that it would not operate services from India until further notice. Earlier, Etihad and Air India had said they would not operate flights until July 21. UAE authorities have banned flights from India […]
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New technologies used by Railway Protection Force (RPF) enhancing the Safety & Security of Passengers and other Railway operations
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Jun
Jun
Safety and security is one of the priority areas by Indian Railways. Apart from safety and security of passengers, Railway Protection Force (RPF) has contributed in a big way during Covid-19 in Indian Railways efforts to sustain its fight against the virus. During the pandemic, RPF remained on the forefront of Indian Railway’s efforts like […]
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More than 32 lakh field functionaries and over 82 lakh beneficiaries participate in the celebration of International Day of Yoga, 2021
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Jun
Jun
A total of 42,28,802 children, 22,72,197 adolescents and 17,37,440 pregnant and lactating women participated in the Yoga modules for their better health and well-being on the occasion of International Yoga Day, 2021 on June 21, 2021. More than 32 lakh field functionaries and over 82 lakh beneficiaries participated in the event. Jharkhand The Ministry of […]
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Japan issues vaccine passport for foreign travelers
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May
May
As covid spread around the world, international travel became a nightmare for travelers. Many are staying at home, unable to travel. The economic situation of many countries closely associated with tourism has changed dramatically during this period. But Japan has come up with a new idea to travel even during the covid era. Japan, the […]
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Apr
Apr
Kovalam is being tightened by the police. Kovalam police are cracking down on widespread complaints that employees of shops, hotels, and restaurants operating in the tourism sector are interacting with visitors without following covid standards. The Kovalam Police inspector said that action would be taken from today. Kovalam has a number of shops and other […]
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Apr
Apr
Entry to Ponmudi was banned on Saturday and Sunday due to weekend restrictions in the state. Checking at check posts will also be tightened these days. On other days limited visitors will be admitted with covid standards. Mankayam eco-tourism has been completely banned for tourists. This is in view of the increased spread of covid […]