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Initiative to help Nepal solve tourism workers losing their jobs because of Covid-19 Cleaning and maintaining tourist attractions during the absence of tourists because of the pandemic are jobs that the Nepalese authorities are creating for workers in the tourism industry who have lost their jobs because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sagarmatha National Park is located in the Himalayas region, east of Nepal. (Photo: Nepal Tourism Board) Originally known as a hiker's paradise, blessed with diverse landscapes, majestic snow-capped mountains, verdant natural forests, unique indigenous culture, Nepal has always been one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. Before the outbreak of the pandemic, tourism was one of the largest industries in the "Roof of the World" nation with about 8% of GDP and the fourth largest job generator for the economy. Statistics in 2018 show that the tourism industry contributes 371,140 jobs in Nepal. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandem...

Canada reopens borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the US From August 9 (local time), Canada reopened its borders to travelers who had received a full dose of Covid-19 vaccine from the US after more than 16 months of stopping all non-essential travel activities to control the spread of the virus. control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tourists line up to enter Canada at the Peace Arch border crossing in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada on August 9, 2021 (Photo: REUTERS) Canada has closed its land border with the US to non-essential travel activities (including tourism, shopping, ..) from March 20, 2020 to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. 19. According to the latest decision, the Canadian government decided to lift the quarantine requirements for US citizens and permanent residents in the US who have a certificate of fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from August 9. International visitors who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be allowed to enter Canada f...

 Singapore kicks off tourism recovery From August 10, Singapore started the economic and tourism recovery process, including allowing vaccinated international travelers to be isolated at their accommodation and easing restrictions on restaurants and collective activities. . Illustrated photo. Source: Reuters In the initial phase of opening, fully vaccinated visitors from Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Korea and Switzerland (previously New Zealand, Brunei, China) will be allowed. 14-day quarantine at the property in Singapore, instead of dedicated facilities. The condition is that visitors must stay in the country of origin for 21 consecutive days and receive 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine at least 2 weeks before entry. Singapore's Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung said that Singapore is planning to open travel corridors with a number of countries, whereby foreign tourists who have been vaccinated will be able to enter Singapore without quarantine, just need per...

 Calling for vaccination is Australia's way of promoting tourism Between blockades and border closures to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic is not the most appropriate time to launch a tourism promotion campaign. Perhaps that's why, the Australian National Tourism Board's (TA) latest promotional campaign isn't about going on holiday - it's calling for a Covid-19 vaccine. Information leaflet in the campaign to promote tourism by calling for vaccination against Covid-19 by the National Tourism Council of Australia (Image: TA) The "It's Our Best Shot for Travel" campaign has been launched across Australia since August 16. Leaflets promoting this campaign are available in the press, television, online and on social media of "kangaroo country". Phillipa Harrison, Executive Director of TA emphasized: "Getting vaccinated ourselves is the best way for us to return to the way we were, being able to visit friends and relatives, come back again. workpl...

Travel information search has increased sharply globally Travel searches on Expedia's website grew 70% in the second quarter, compared with the first quarter of 2021. Bookings through the Skycanner site have also surged, with strong interest in Central Europe and the Dubai (UAE) destination. Illustration. Source: Pexels According to Expedia data, travel search demand is growing strongly, including both domestic and international trips. On this platform, the number of searches for tourism information in the second quarter increased by more than 70% compared to the previous quarter. Expedia surveyed citizens in eight countries, 72% of whom said they plan to travel in the next 12 months. Travelers continued to choose trips closer to home in the second quarter. Long-distance, long-distance trips began to become more planned, as itineraries ranging from 22 to 90 days accounted for more than 35% of searches in the quarter. 2, an increase of nearly 25% compared to the first quarter. In th...

Egypt stimulates tourism with many solutions Egypt is making efforts to promote tourism with many measures in the context of the still-spreading Covid-19 epidemic. Egypt has added 28 more countries that are granted e-tourist visas through the newly launched e-visa portal. Accordingly, the total number of countries that can benefit from the e-visa service has increased to 74. This is part of the country's sustained efforts to promote tourism. Egypt's fourth wave of Covid-19 outbreak may break out in September or October Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population has just unveiled new controls on vaccinations for foreign tourists, university students and schools. Accordingly, the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population has increased the number of vaccination centers for people traveling for the purpose of work, study or treatment. Egypt is expected to produce about 18.5 million doses of Sinovac and Sputnik V vaccines per month to meet domestic and regional demand in Africa ...

UAE opens tourist visas to vaccinated people from all countries Yesterday (August 28), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that it will open its doors to receive tourist visa applications for visitors who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 since August 30. next. The UAE's Federal Identity and Citizenship Agency and the UAE's National Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Management Agency have announced the opening of tourist visa applications to visitors from all countries. countries from August 30, provided that they have been vaccinated with all doses of the Covid-19 vaccine approved by the World Health Organization. International visitors to the UAE. Photo: Getty This is in line with the UAE's strategy to strike a balance between the public health sector and other key sectors, thereby supporting national efforts to achieve a sustainable economic recovery. This decision includes countries that were previously banned from entering the UAE, requiring travelers to undergo ...

 Tourist places gradually return to normal In many parts of the world, accelerating vaccinations has allowed travel restrictions to be lifted and the service industry to reopen. As a result, tourism activities gradually returned to normal, with some places approaching or surpassing the level before the Covid-19 pandemic. The summer that exceeded Croatia's expectations Croatia's tourism industry is enjoying a summer beyond expectations, when the Adriatic coastal areas are crowded with tourists, the guides are busy, and the restaurants and sailing ships are full. Visitor numbers to Croatia increased in July-August. As of early August, room nights were at 69% in the same period of 2019. The success of the summer tourist season has had a strong impact on the country. Croatia's economy, where tourism accounts for 20% of GDP. The beach in Dubrovnik is crowded again during the summer. Source: AP The revival is clearly visible in Dubrovnik, a southern coastal city known for its old...

Thailand is about to open up to tourism with neighboring countries Thailand is planning to open a tourism bubble between border provinces with Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Malaysia. Meanwhile in Phuket - Thailand's "model" of opening up to international tourism, the disease continued to spread even though 85% of people had been vaccinated. Thailand is making efforts to implement the plan to open up to international tourism, although the Covid-19 epidemic is still very complicated. Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the country will still open its borders in mid-October, applying to certain localities. Phase 1, Thailand has opened in 4 provinces, including "Phuket Sandbox" and "Samui Plus" program from July, followed by Phangnga and Krabi provinces with "7 + 7" plan in mid-August. Phase 2 in early October, Thailand will open the capital Bangkok, Chon Buri (Pattaya), Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) and Chia...

 Israel is testing international guests traveling in groups From September 19, Israel will welcome international visitors in groups of 5 to 30 people to test restart tourism, after closing because of the Delta variant in August. The Israeli Ministry of Tourism said that from September 19, groups of 5 to 30 tourists from countries on Israel's green, yellow and orange list will be allowed to enter, provided that all group members fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Groups of visitors from countries on Israel's red list - which currently includes Bulgaria, Brazil, Mexico and Turkey - will not be eligible. Single tourists have not been able to visit Israel since March 2020, except for the purpose of visiting relatives. Foreign tourists to Israel in May 2021 Foreign travelers must have proof of 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine within six months, or have had a booster shot to be eligible for entry. They must also present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival, and a serologic...