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Malaysia travel agents body says ‘extreme measures’ needed to save industry as government starts work on 10-year plan

15 Jan 2021
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The country's tourism industry lost more than 100 billion ringgit ($24.6 bln) last year due to the pandemic.
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Women-led Pakistani EdTech eyes growth in UAE with new investment
05 Jan 2021
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Indonesia's Muslim-friendly tourism leaders optimistic about recovery under new ministers
28 Dec 2020
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HalalBooking, Turkey and the Caribbean: Muslim-friendly tourism moving past the pandemic
28 Dec 2020
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey suspend international flights over new COVID-19 strain
21 Dec 2020
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Almost half of UAE, Saudi residents planning international travel in 2021 – YouGov survey
17 Dec 2020
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First Muslim-friendly cruise set for ‘seacation’ in Singapore
11 Dec 2020
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First case under India's Triple Talaq law registered in Himachal Pradesh
The first case under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, which criminalises Triple Talaq, was registered in Himachal Pradesh's capital city Shimla on Jan 16.
17 Jan 2021
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Malaysia travel agents body says ‘extreme measures’ needed to save industry as government starts work on 10-year plan
The country's tourism industry lost more than 100 billion ringgit ($24.6 bln) last year due to the pandemic.
15 Jan 2021
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Dubai’s open-city policy saw hotel bookings surge in December
Occupancy at Dubai’s hotels surged in December and neared pre-pandemic levels.
15 Jan 2021
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Europe weighs vaccine certificate to boost travel, economy
Over a video conference on Jan. 21, EU leaders will discuss the introduction of a “vaccination certificate” that would allow holders to travel freely.
14 Jan 2021
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Central Bank of Egypt explores ways to salvage tourism amid COVID-19 crisis
The central bank has extended EGP3 bln in loans to the sector at a 5% return.
14 Jan 2021
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How Covid-19 changes Dhaka's wedding culture
The pandemic has compelled people to accept what was once considered unthinkable - a simple wedding.
13 Jan 2021
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Egypt's Culture Ministry to livestream 6 concerts on YouTube on 14-16 January
Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem said there is an increasing demand for cultural content presented on the ministry’s YouTube channel.
13 Jan 2021
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Tourism ministry looks to speed up Omanisation in 4-5 star hotels
One plan is for a joint working group between Min of Heritage and Tourism, Min of Labour and sector partners.
13 Jan 2021
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Oman hotel revenues drop more than 61 per cent
Total revenues of Omani hotels in three-to-five star category fell to RO78mn during the January–November period of 2020.
13 Jan 2021
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