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Nature parks in Africa to inspire with Online Safaris

In Kenya and South Africa, nature parks and Hotels offer Online-Safaris, in order to ensure also in the corona of a crisis for an adventure. Via Livestream on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube, you can see the Safari is almost up close. Tourists who book a Safari, make a Much of the tourism revenue in Kenya and South Africa. Due to the global corona crisis, Hotels and natural parks were forced to close, thus also the guests stayed. Numerous protection areas must now financial difficulties expect. After all, lack of Ol Pejetaa game reserve in Kenya, around 70 percent of the revenue. And also according to the corona crisis The support of the protected areas can offer natural parks and Hotels now twice a day and a Livestream. So User can experience a Safari on the digital route, and lions, elephants, giraffes, and co. free to watch. The Hotel Group devices features four different reserves and takes the viewers on a very special adventure. And also the natural Park Ol Pejeta offers twice-a-day live stream. The Safari Videos to be Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube live transfer. Thus, if you want to offer the guests something, which had to your trip to Africa due to the Corona pandemic cancel.

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Spanish resort launches coronavirus-free certificates for hotels

The Alicante Tourist Board and the Provincial Association of Hotels of the Province of Alicante (APHA) have created a security badge called "Alicante Covid Free" for hotels that comply with a series of protocols and security measures. The Hotel Business Association of Madrid was the first to announce that it was working on protocols to obtain a certificate and the nightlife establishments were doing the same. The Alicante Covid-Free badge will appear on the façade of all the tourist establishments that comply with extensive safety and hygiene measures. "We believe it is essential to prepare for the gradual return to normality and that we convey to our future visitors a message of total security and we will achieve this with the collaboration of our hoteliers, who I am sure will apply each and every one of the recommendations that the Alicante Covid Free document establishes ,” said deputy mayor Mari Carmen Sánchez. The seal will cover aspects such as the cleaning processes of rooms and common areas and specific hygienic measures for the rest of the hotel spaces such as kitchens, bar and cafeteria, dining rooms, reception and others. Other measures will include glass screens at receptions, lifts which are operated by voice so guests don't have to touch buttons, disinfectant gels throughout the premises and possibly taking people's temperatures on arrival. All hotels will have to be completely disinfected before they reopen and there would be regular cleaning of everything in the premises, including telephones, door handles and furniture. In dining rooms and around the pools, guests will have to be 1.5 metres apart and at receptions, there will be no manual information to avoid customers touching brochures etc. Instead, all information will be shown on boards. Hands will need to be disinfected every time a passport, money or cheque card is offered. The use of money will be severely restricted. Handshakes, kisses or hugs will all be vetoed. Likewise, hands will need to be gelled when entering restaurants and rooms will be cleaned by chambermaids wearing protective clothing and masks. There will be no buffets and no individual salt and pepper pots or sauces. The Madrid Hotel Business Association hopes the creation of the "COVID Free Hotels" certifcate will be adopted across Spain and will come into force as soon as possible.

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Sri Lanka eyes post-Coronavirus tourism with tighter visa, health rules

Sri Lanka is making plans draw tourists after a Coronavirus crisis, with a raft of new operating rules for hotels, transport and visa to cut changes of the virus being transmitted and protect workers and their families, a tourism official said. “The visa process will be changed. When you turn up you will not be able to have visa,’ Kimarli Fernando, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Tourism told an online forum organized by Advocata Institute, a Colombo-based think tank. Tourism is the third highest source of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka, but the industry has faced a downturn following the Easter Sunday terror attacks. ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is making plans draw tourists after a Coronavirus crisis, with a raft of new operating rules for hotels, transport and visa to cut changes of the virus being transmitted and protect workers and their families, a tourism official said. “The visa process will be changed. When you turn up you will not be able to have visa,’ Kimarli Fernando, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Tourism told an online forum organized by Advocata Institute, a Colombo-based think tank. “Everyone will need to apply for visa two weeks before arrival and all will be requested to undergo a test which will be selected at the discretion of the Health Ministry. “We will ask the tourists’ to book their accommodations. It has not been finalized yet but we are suggesting that all tourists adhere to this.” Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals had dropped 70.8 percent from a year earlier to 71,370 in March 2020, amid a Coronavirus crisis, with borders closed for arrivals from March 19. Industry officials said it may take about a year to recover but they are already getting bookings for January.

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Oktoberfest Cancelled Amidst Coronavirus Scare

The legendary German fest, which attracts around 6 million visitors every year, has been called off. It has been celebrated for 210 years and is a major event in the world tourism calendar. But this year, the beer taps at Germany's Oktoberfest, the world's largest beer festival, are turning off thanks to virus fears. Bavarian leaders took the hard call recently. The annual event takes place in the Bavarian capital Munich and attracts around 6 million visitors. According to the festival’s website, Munich's Mayor Dieter Reiter along with Bavarian State Chancellery, Minister President Markus Söder, “agreed that the risk is simply too high." The festival was supposed to take place from September 19 to October 4, 2020. However, according to Reiter, Oktoberfest "simply cannot exist in these times”. Head of Oktoberfest, Clemens Baumgärtner also regretted the cancellation of Oktoberfest 2020: "A decision that saddens us all: It affects me, deeply and personally. A festival for millions, which stands for Munich, for the joy of life, for Bavaria, cannot take place.” "It is the right decision because—at least for the time being—we cannot ensure that we have a Wiesn that only gives pleasure to everyone, but does not pose any danger,” he added. Prioritising people’s health, Reiter said, "Not to let it happen is a bitter pill to swallow." The festival, colloquially known as Wiesn, is a 16-18 day celebration, which first took place in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig with Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The two-centuries-old festival involves people dressing up in traditional clothes (such as dirndls and lederhosen) and attending cultural parades, and dancing to traditional Bavarian music. And, of course, drinking beer. This isn't the first time that the festival has been cancelled. Earlier pandemics, such as a cholera outbreak in 1854, have shut it down as well. It was last cancelled during World War II. This cancellation could possibly be a sign of things to come (at least in 2020) for many festivals that involve mass gatherings.

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Goa Minister: No tourism activity until India is coronavirus-free

Ports Minister Michael Lobo said on Wednesday said that tourism activity will be allowed in Goa after only when there are no novel coronavirus cases in India, even as Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said the coastal state would seek a central package for its tourism sector. "Tourism industry will re-open in India, including Goa, if the corona cases come down in three months. But if they don't go down to zero in other states, like it has been in Goa, then nothing will restart," Lobo said at the briefing earlier. "Domestic airlines cannot be started again yet. You will only end up taking the virus from one state to another," Lobo said. Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the state Cabinet along with Lobo, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said that the Goa's tourism had suffered a massive setback on account of the pandemic. Ajgaonkar said that in view of the hit that the tourism industry has taken, Goa would seek a financial package from the central government to keep the state tourism sector afloat. "Tourism has gone to zero. Unless we can find a medicine for this (Covid-19), how will the tourists come? Tourism functions because of tourists; if they do not come, then how will the industry run?" Ajgaonkar said. "We will seek a package. Goa's tourism has gone down to zero. If we are to lift this up, we are going to need a package. The hotels and shacks are in a loss," Ajgaonkar said. The Ports Minister also said that currently, the state government does not even have the required health infrastructure to set up another Covid-19 testing kiosk at the Goa International Airport, because main government health facilities were facing a tremendous load. "We do not have the infrastructure to start another kiosk at the airport right now. When the cases come down and so does the load on the Goa Medical College, we will be able to set up these kiosks at the airport, railway stations, and inter-state borders," Lobo said.

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Thailand's tourism industry to introduce post-Covid-19 health and safety certification

Thailand's tourism authority is developing a new health and safety certification to reassure international and domestic tourists once the pandemic is over. Working with public and private sector partners, the TAT said it was aiming to elevate the country's tourism standards. "The project is part of TAT's efforts to mitigate the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis and accelerate recovery in the travel and tourism sector," it said. "The Amazing Thailand SHA certification is to prepare Thai tourism operators to be ready for the return of tourism post COVID-19." Director of TAT London, Ms Chiravadee Khunsub added: "We understand that travellers will be more aware of their health and concerned with cleanliness after the pandemic which is why TAT is collaborating with the Ministry of Public Health and various tourism associations to ensure a clear set of criteria and guidelines to ensure consistent delivery of reliable services when Thailand is open for business again. "When we're able to open our doors to visitors, reassuring them that their best interests are our top priority will be an important message. The health and welfare of those who work in Thailand's tourism sector is paramount too, we have to safeguard them as they return to work. "We welcomed over a million British and Irish visitors last year and we want future travellers to experience Thailand with peace of mind so they can enjoy the holiday they've been longing for. It is also important for agents to feel assured Thailand is a safe destination to send their customers. Tourism is a key pillar of Thailand's economy, it generates a large number of sales and revenue for our operators and agents and travel also plays an important part in consumers mental wellbeing and happiness which is why we will do what we can to facilitate holidays to Thailand again." TAT is currently working on details of the Amazing Thailand SHA certification together with the Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Board of Trade of Thailand, Federation of Thai Spa and Wellness Association, Thai Retailers Association, Thai Hotels Association, Association of Domestic Travel, Thai Amusement and Leisure Park Association, Thai Restaurant Association, Thai Spa Association, Thai Boats Association, and Event Management Association. Works in the process include establishing the SHA criteria, introducing the committee, preparing the application and selection process, and planning marketing and publicity for the SHA-certified tourism establishments and services. The evaluation methods and methodology of assessment for tourism establishments and services to be certified with the Amazing Thailand SHA certification will cover five key areas: 1. Tourism establishments and services must strictly follow the COVID-19 control guidelines by the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. 2. The safety of attractions and facilities with development plans or operating procedures that focus on ensuring tourist safety while maintaining local culture and promoting interaction between local communities and tourists. 3.Hygiene and sanitation in tourism establishments and services; such as homestays, lodges, souvenir shops and restaurants. 4.Convenience, cleanliness, and safety of linkages between communities and attractions, as well as the safety and health standards of transportation, including private cars, public buses, and airlines. 5.The confidence in tourism personnel in tourism establishments, including tourist safety and security protocol.

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