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Travel Sector To GDP | ME Sees 51% Fall In 2020

HolidayWeekly July 10, 2021 0

LONDON: The regional travel & tourism contribution to GDP in the Middle East decreased significantly in 2020, dropping by 51.1%, compared to the average global decline of 49.1%, said the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in a new report. While domestic spending declined by 42.8%,

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Vaccines & Digital Solutions | Easing Travel Restrictions

HolidayWeekly July 8, 2021 0

MADRID: The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should lead to a rise in international mobility over the weeks and months ahead, the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) indicates. According to the newest edition of the Travel Restrictions Report from the United Nations specialized agency for […]

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WTTC Welcomes | UK Plan To Scrap Most Covid Rules

HolidayWeekly July 6, 2021 0

LONDON: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) welcomed the latest announcement from the UK government about ending most Covid-19 restrictions on 19 July. It will give a much-needed boost to travel businesses across the country but it called for a clear pathway to allow as-yet unvaccinated people to travel safely and affordably. “After more […]

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Traveling of Pets in Cabin | Australia Relax The Rules For Cats & Dogs

HolidayWeekly June 30, 2021 0

CANBERRA: Passengers on flights within Australia may soon be allowed to travel with their pets next to them rather than in the cargo hold below. The country’s aviation regulator plans to relax the rules which currently ban any animal other than designated service dogs from flying in the cabin. However, it will be up to […]

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Sabre And Virgin Australia | Renew Global Distribution Agreement

HolidayWeekly June 28, 2021 0

SINGAPORE: Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, and Virgin Australia have reaffirmed their long-standing relationship with the renewal of their global distribution agreement.  Under the renewed agreement, Sabre will continue to distribute Virgin Australia flights and services through the Sabre GDS

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UAE Extends | Travel Ban On Pakistan, India

HolidayWeekly June 28, 2021 0

DUBAI: UAE authorities Saturday announced to extend travel restriction from Pakistan and 13 other countries until further notice. The banned list includes Liberia, Namibia, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and South Africa. Reports in international media quoting United Arab Emirates’

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Vaccination For Int’l Travellers | Sindh Govt, Gerry’s Sign MoU

HolidayWeekly June 28, 2021 0

KARACHI: The Sindh government has signed an agreement with Gerry’s Visa services for COVID-19 vaccinations for students, businesspeople, and people traveling for religious reasons. The Sindh health department signed a MoU with Gerry’s Visa Wednesday, June 23, in Karachi. They will streamline the Covid-19 vaccine process at select Gerry’s Visa branches. The MoU will come

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UK Travel Sector Demands | Travel Reopening In Nationwide Protest

HolidayWeekly June 28, 2021 0

LONDON: Travel agents, pilots, tour operators, aviation workers and cabin crew are among the thousands of people who will ‘speak up for travel’ today, as part of a day of action. The sector is seeking to put pressure on the government to capitalise on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout by safely reopening travel for the summer […]

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Canada Removes Travel Ban | PIA Resumes Flights to Toronto

HolidayWeekly June 23, 2021 0

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced resumption of direct flights to Toronto, Canada. A PIA spokesman said on Monday, June 21, that Canadian officials had allowed PIA to resume flights to Toronto. Operations had earlier been restricted to cargo only on Pakistan to Canada routes due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. However, other […]

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Dubai Eases | Travel Restrictions From India, Other Countries

HolidayWeekly June 22, 2021 0

DUBAI: Dubai has eased travel restrictions for its residents from certain countries, including India, if they have received two doses of a UAE-approved vaccine, said a 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