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Switzerland launches its ‘Clean & Safe’ label

As the country opens its borders with a gradual relaxation of rules, the need for information on the safety and cleanliness measures adopted remains high. Recently, Switzerland Tourism initiated the ‘Clean & Safe’ campaign along with tourism industry associations to create a ‘Clean & Safe’ label that will indicate that …

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Singapore stands with the travel trade

As the world adjusts to the new normal of managing with COVID-19, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) organized a webinar titled “Singapore Tourism Connects – Panel Discussion and Product Update” on 29 May 2020 to share the various initiatives and  efforts in Singapore. Hazel Jain Attracting 1,200 participants, the webinar …

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Sri Lanka ready for Indian visitors

Sri Lanka Tourism’s first Virtual Summit that was conducted in association with Spiceland Holidays and supported by OneWorld on 22 June, 2020 received more than 7,000 registrations. Though its plans for the India market this year couldn’t quite pick up pace amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it hopes to now resume …

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Sri Lanka ready for Indian visitors

Sri Lanka Tourism’s first Virtual Summit that was conducted in association with Spiceland Holidays and supported by OneWorld on 22 June, 2020 received more than 7,000 registrations. Though its plans for the India market this year couldn’t quite pick up pace amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it hopes to now resume …

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RAS AL KHAIMAH BECOMES THE FIRST CITY IN THE WORLD TO BE CERTIFIED AS SAFE BY BUREAU VERITAS AND THE FIRST EMIRATE TO RECEIVE THE WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL (WTTC) SAFE TRAVELS STAMP

As travel starts to return, visitors to Ras Al Khaimah can be assured that global standards in safety and hygiene are implemented across the Emirate Ras Al Khaimah was confirmed as the first city and Emirate in the world to receive both the prestigious ‘Safeguard Assurance’ Label from Bureau Veritas …

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Turkey opens for International tourists

Turkey opens for tourism as international flights, which remained suspended in Turkey since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic resumed from 15th June 2020. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Turkey has introduced a set of measures called as ‘Safe Tourism Certification Program’.  This certificate, which is …

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August opening for tourists

Sri Lanka Tourism has announced that it will open for international tourists from August 1, 2020, and has put in place protocols, safety measures and visa regulations for incoming tourists. Nisha Verma Sri Lanka will welcome travellers from across the world starting August 1, 2020, as the country has successfully …

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Harmonised approach for revival

The second session of the 4th TRAVTALK Digital Conclave, titled ‘What will the travel restart look like? Managing Customer Experience’, had experts from across the board – NTO, airline and the tour operator – to work on revival in a calibrated manner, how working together is important and most important …

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Re-engineering tourism

  TravTalk Digital Conclave that entered its fourth edition focused once again on the burning topic of the day – Revenge Tourism. The world over, tourism industries are hoping that people will start travelling with a vengeance, and among the first ones to possibly do that will be the resilient …

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Countries slowly re-open for tourism

After months of inactivity, countries across the globe are readying themselves to re-open their borders to tourists to ensure they get a good kick-start to the summer season. Here are six countries that have opted for a measured and gradual opening of sites and bookings. Sri Lanka: Airports to open …

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