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MK Stalin Requests Scindia To Make Temporary Bubble Deal With Singapore, Malaysia
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin requested the Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to sign a temporary bubble deal with Malaysia and Singapore. The request made by him was to solve the Tamil diaspora's travel difficulties due to the ongoing pandemic. He further stated, the deal is important as Tamils who went to these countries during the pandemic were finding it… read-more
Tags: CM MK Stalin, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Air Bubble, Travel Bubble, Tamil Nadu
Courtesy: ANI
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Australia Eyes Bio-Bubble With Asian Nations; Taiwan, Singapore In List
After establishing a bio-bubble for New Zealand travellers, the Australian government is keen on implementing the same for Asian nations. Reportedly, North Asian nations such as Taiwan, Singapore, and few provinces of China are being considered for the exercise. Australia's PM Scott Morrison stated that the government had been arranging alternative plans for visitors from the low-risk countries. However, he added that the country would "… read-more
Tags: International Travel, go to travel, Australia, Travel Bubble
Courtesy: Indian Express
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Hong Kong And Singapore Sign Air Bubble Agreement, Remove Quarantine
To resume overseas travel and remove quarantine for the visitors, Hong Kong and Singapore on October 15 agreed to set up a bi-lateral air travel bubble. The representatives of the countries announced that it is mandatory for passengers to hold a COVID negative certificate and special flights will be allotted under the agreement. Singapore’s representative said, "It will provide a model for future collaboration with other parts of the world… read-more
Tags: SINGAPORE, HONGKONG, Travel Bubble, Covid-19, International Travel
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Surge Witnessed In Travel Bookings For Long Weekend Trips
Going by the reports, travel portals have witnessed a 40% surge in bookings for the long weekend. Speaking about the travel preferences, Yatra.com founder Sabina Chopra said that travellers preferred short haul destinations. Reportedly, Yatra.com had received a 32% increase in accommodation's inquiries for the October 2-4 weekend. The Goibibo's COO said that drivable destinations or places under 400kms were preferred by 70% of the tourists.… read-more
Tags: Travel, India, Domestic Travel, Travel Bubble
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia 'Travel Bubble' Burst due to Rising COVID-19 Cases
A "travel bubble" between Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia has burst due to a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in Estonia. Introduced in May 2020, it was reportedly the first travel bubble in Europe. Estonia witnessed a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases and has made a 14-day quarantine period mandatory for all international visitors. Reportedly, Latvia pulled themselves out of the travel bubble and made the quarantine rule compulsory for Estonian… read-more
Tags: Travel Bubble, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Leisure Travel in Thailand to Remain Closed Till 2021
Thailand has no plans of welcoming foreign visitors, halting leisure travel till 2021, amid rising Covid-19 cases. However, foreigners with residency or work permits will be allowed. Deputy governor of Tourism Authority has stated that, "as of now, no discussion on timeline has been taken regarding reopening of the country to inbound or outbound leisure travels.” The plans… read-more
Tags: Travel Bubble, Thailand, Covid-19
Courtesy: Times Of India
