50,000 Israeli tourists travel to the UAE in two weeks

Washington Post report;  50,000 Israeli tourists travel to the UAE in two weeks  About 50,000 Israeli tourists have traveled to the UAE since the start of commercial flights between the UAE and Israel. Israeli tourism officials predict that number will rise to more than 70,000 in the next week. 

Reopening the doors of the UAE to foreign tourists

The UAE plans to open its doors to foreign tourists from early January, reduce restrictions and gradually get rid of the Corona pandemic. According to an official from the UAE's Culture and Tourism Department, the country will allow tourists traveling to the region from certain countries. 

Tourism cannot be stopped until the end of the vaccination process

The World Tourism Organization announced;  Tourism cannot be stopped until the end of the vaccination process.  Results of the last meeting of the Crisis Committee of the World Tourism Organization (unwto) in Portugal;  The tourism sector cannot wait for the vaccination process to be completed in all countries.  Responsible and safe travel is the best way to revitalize this important industry. 

The half-price currency for travel tickets with foreign airlines will be removed

Proposal of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development to the government; The subsidence of travel tickets with foreign airlines should be removed from the list of recipients of half price dollar and calculated at the rate of real price of the market. This proposal has been proposed considering the importance of preserving the country's foreign exchange resources and with the aim of creating balance in the market and preventing any possible abuse of exchange rate differences.

Travel to Iran

What will be the future of international travel with the discovery of the corona vaccine?

Peter Kern, CEO of Expedia Group;  People seem to feel more comfortable about how safe air travel and hotels are.  Thanks to the precautionary measures taken by the tourism industry, the level of reservations is now slowly increasing. 

Possibility of returning European tourism to the pre-Corona era in 2029

New report from the European Travel Commission;  Possibility of returning European tourism to the pre-Corona era in 2029 !!!  In the first eight months of 2020, the amount of incoming tourism to Europe has decreased by 68% compared to the same period last year.  This represents a 60% decrease for the whole of 2020 to date.  In the best case scenario, air travel by 2024 will return to pre-Corona pandemics. 

Japan encourages only domestic travel by launching a "Go Travel" campaign

In this campaign, the government pays up to 50% of the people's domestic travel expenses.  This campaign will continue until the spring of next year and the payment of expenses including transportation, accommodation, visits and purchases.  The red areas of the country are out of the program due to the corona virus, such as Tokyo, and no one is allowed to travel to those places.

Tickets are issued for Coronavirus patients but they are not allowed to fly

"Harmatullah Rafiei " President of the Association of Air Travel and Tourism Services Offices; Travel agencies and online airline ticketing systems do not have access to the Coronavirus patient name bank.  A person with a Coronavirus can buy a ticket and go to the airport, but some airlines do not allow a person with a Coronavirus to travel. Not all airlines still have access to the link and database of the Ministry of Health's Coronavirus patients. 

Closure of all tourism facilities in Chabahar

The head of the Chabahar Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department announced;  Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, all tourist facilities, including hotels, eco-tourism and travel agencies, are closed and tourists traveling to Chabahar are prohibited until further notice. 

Deputy Minister of Health strongly criticizes the "Safe Travel" plan of the Minister of Tourism

"Iraj Haririchi" Deputy Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education;  I saw the interview of the Minister of Tourism.  Any gathering of more than 15 people is against the protocol and should be prohibited.  The same goes for travel, and any trip increases the risk of getting sick.  Even with smart travel and planning, if one person has a coronavirus on a plane or bus, it can infect everyone.

Intensification of dealing with illegal tours in Zanjan

"Amir Arjmand", the general director of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts of the province;  By installing banners and placards in high-traffic areas, urban and rural centers have been informed about the consequences of traveling with illegal tours.  During the meetings held and the coordination made, the judicial and disciplinary authorities of the province have also acted with special care and seriousness.