SINGAPORE: Singapore and South Korea have agreed to establish a travel corridor toallow quarantine-free travel between the two countries for people who have been fullyvaccinated against Covid-19, starting November 15. Singapore’s Ministry of Transport (MOT) said in a statement Friday (October 8) thatSingapore will jointly launch Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTLs) with South Korea that willallow fully vaccinated travelers to travel between Changi Airport and IncheonInternational Airport, and be subjected to Covid-19 PCR tests, in lieu of servingquarantine or stay-home notice. Singapore, South Korea to open vaccinated travel lane from November 15; YeouidoHangang Park pictured There will be no restrictions on…
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BOSTON: The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 77th annual generalmeeting approved a resolution for the global air transport industry to achieve net-zerocarbon emissions by 2050. This commitment will align with the Paris Agreement goal for global warming not toexceed 1.5°C. Director-General Willie Walsh said: “The world’s airlines have taken a momentousdecision to ensure that flying is sustainable. The post-Covid-19 re-connect will be on aclear path towards net zero. “That will ensure the freedom of future generations to sustainably explore, learn, trade,build markets, appreciate cultures and connect with people the world over. With thecollective efforts of the entire value chain and…
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) is delighted toannounce that the French Government has bestowed the distinction of Chevalier dansl’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur and Chevalier dans l’Ordre du Mérite Agricoleon HSH Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Peter Borer, at a private ceremony held at ThePeninsula Hong Kong on 6 October 2021. The Order of the Légion d’Honneur was established by Napoléon Bonaparte on 19 May It is the highest decoration in France and is divided into five degrees: Chevalier(Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer),and Grand Croix (Grand Cross). Speaking at the ceremony,…
BANGKOK: Thailand says fully vaccinated travelers from any country can now visitThailand using the Phuket “sandbox” scheme. Thailand’s tourism industry has been on its knees, with the coronavirus pandemic andrelated restrictions slashing visitor numbers from 40 million in 2019 to a mere trickleover the last two years. Pre-virus, the sector made up a fifth of Thailand’s national income and the travel curbshave fed into the country’s worst economic performance in more than two decades. The kingdom launched a “sandbox” scheme in July, which allowed fully vaccinatedtravelers from countries considered a low-to-medium risk to roam free on the popularbeach island for…
Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents will be able to travel abroadfrom November, as the government puts an end to its tough Covid-19 travel restrictionswhich have been in place since March 2020. Reopening of Australia’s international borders is dependent on the establishment ofhome quarantine in Australia’s eight states and territories, said Prime Minister ScottMorrison on October 1. As the timeline of establishing home quarantine systems will beset by state and territory authorities, some parts of the country will reopen sooner thanothers, he added. The home quarantine programme will allow vaccinated residents to be isolated at homefor seven days upon their…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cycling Association (KPCA) organized the All Pakistan Cycle Race in Orakzai to mark the World Tourism Day 2021 and boost tourism and sports in the merged districts. The organizers had established a 17.5-kilometer track for the race between the lush green hills from the Ziara area to Kiawah Darra in the scenic Orakza tribal district. Over 34 cyclists from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, and Ordnance Factory, Wah Cantt, participated in the event. All the contestants vigorously pedaled the cycles to test their luck to…
DUBAI: Dubai-based low-cost airline flydubai has launched its operations to the European nations of Poland and Hungary with four weekly flights from Dubai International to Budapest International Airport and daily flights to Warsaw Chopin Airport. This will be the carrier’s second destination in Poland after Krakow (KRK). Warsaw is the capital and largest city in Poland. It is known for its beautiful architecture as well as its vibrant café and restaurant culture. Situated on the Vistula River and offering numerous green outdoor spaces, Warsaw has become a popular destination especially among those seeking an experience that is steeped in history.…
Troublesome Flyers Fed up with the behavior of unruly passengers who have become more troublesome more often over the past 18 months, airlines are now looking to share their individual lists of banned passengers. The aim: to create a single, industry-wide ‘no fly’ list of people who would be unable to book a ticket or board a flight on any participating airline.The push follows a dramatic increase in the number of ‘air rage’ outbursts – sometimes fuelled by alcohol – after airlines made it mandatory to wear masks during a flight. Delta Air Lines reported last week that it has…
Qatar Airways has been named as Airline of the Year 2021 by Skytrax, with Singapore Airlines ranked 2nd and ANA All Nippon Airways in 3rd place, out of more than 350 airlines. The World’s Top 10 Airlines of 2021 by Skytrax Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines ANA All Nippon Airways Emirates Japan Airlines Cathay Pacific Airways EVA Air Qantas Airways Hainan Airlines Air France “This award is the result of the incredible work by the Qatar Airways team and I want to thank our valued passengers for their loyalty and appreciation for all we have offered during the most challenging and…
RIYADH: Saudi’s role in World Tourism and the UNWTO headquarters move from Spain to Saudi Arabia may have been high on the agenda in a phone call last week. The call between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has opened room for speculations for the future of world tourism. As reported by Arab News and the Saudi Gazette, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from Saudi Arabia talked with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. In recent years, Riyadh has unveiled a series of multi-billion-dollar projects to open up the country to tourists and bring in…