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India Outbound is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just for tourism destinations and products to promote themselves to the Indian travel industry, but also for decision makers to build/change their strategy in a context where the Indian outbound market is not only growing but changing with new dynamics. India Outbound brings to you the latest trends of the market with in depth analysis.

Decision on international flights in July: Indian aviation minister

International travel from India continues to remain suspended as Covid-19 pandemic continues to rise unabated in various parts of the country. Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the decisions around lifting curbs on international travel could be taken “in the coming month.”

“We are confident that in the coming month we will start taking decisions on the resumption of international flights. I do not want to put a timeline here, all stakeholders and travellers need to be taken into confidence,” said Puri.

Limited domestic air travel recommenced from May 25. Indian outbound travel industry has come to a standstill and with no visibility of a clear date in sight, it appears, another two months will go with zero business from international travel.

Eiffel Tower to reopen from June 25, visitors to use stairs

Eiffel Tower, the landmark tourist attraction of Paris, which looms 324 metres over the French capital, will reopen on June 25, after three months of shutdown. It has been the tower's longest period out of action since World War II. Due to the fear of infections, elevators will initially be off-limits and all visitors will have to use the stairs.

"To attract people, the most important thing is that security measures are taken, and that's why we're promoting safe distances," said Patrick Branco Ruivo, director of the Eiffel Tower's operating company.

Visitors will not be able to go any higher than the second level of the tower. There will also be a one-way traffic system in force on the staircases, and all visitors over the age of 11 will be required to wear a mask.

Paris tourism officials have expressed optimism about the city’s re-emergence as a leading travel destination. Since confinement measures were imposed in March, tourism levels have dropped by around 80 pc compared to the same month in previous years, according to reports.

SOTC launches ‘Back To Life’ overseas holidays

SOTC Travel has launched ‘Back To Life’ international holidays at close to home destinations, starting September 2020. To ensure flexibility, the holidays come with zero cancellation till five days prior departure and the added advantage of special offers like complimentary stay for a child and hotel upgrades.

To restore confidence in travel, the company's Assured - Safe Travel Programme, in partnership with Apollo Clinics and Travel Insurance with Covid-19 related hospitalisation has been incorporated.

Speaking on the launch, Daniel Dsouza, president & country head, Leisure, SOTC Travel said, "As travellers were unable to travel for their summer holidays this year, there is clearly pent-up travel demand and added to this is the strong desire for a break due to lockdown restrictions. So, SOTC's Back to Life international holidays have been designed to offer quick getaways, wellness, adventure and experiential holidays at close to home destinations at affordable prices."

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