Some hotels are shutting down floors that are not occupied and cutting down on staff to control the economic impact due to COVID-19
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DGCA advises carriers to disinfect aircrafts once in 24 hours; also asks to include universal precaution kit
All aircraft must have at least one “universal precaution kit” to protect crew who will handle suspected Coronavirus cases
Restaurant Association of India advises voluntary shutting down of restaurants throughout India
Restaurant members are adviced to shut down dine-in operations starting Wednesday till March 31, following the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus
After malls, gyms and nights clubs, resturants to be shut down till March 31 in an attempt to curb coronavirus
The decision was taken on Tuesday, 17th March by restaurateurs, who also pitched this idea to National Restaurant Association of India.
Parliament panel to take cognisance of coronavirus effects on tourism, aviation sectors
The committee would be seeking an update on the precautions taken in view of the infection that has led to three deaths in India so far.
50 million tourism jobs at risk due to Coronavirus
WTTC will offer its support to all governments, particularly those which are implementing strong policies for a prompt recovery.
After EU, UK and Turkey now India issues travel ban on passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines, Malaysia
As per government’s instruction, no flight to India will take off after 3 pm and the temporary ban will be valid till 31st March, 2020
COVID-19 travel advisory: Indian passport holders from EU, Turkey and UK now restricted from entering India till March end
The ban will be effective from 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 till March 31, 2020
Coronavirus crisis: Premier hotels in Mumbai and Delhi to serve as quarantine centres for travellers
Out of these 182 rooms, The IBIS will be providing 92 rooms for this facility whereas The Lemon Tree Premier will offer 54 and Red Fox will provide 36 rooms respectively
After Maharashtra, Delhi goes on a ‘no public gathering’ mode to curb the coronavirus outbreak
The Delhi Government last week ordered closure of cinema halls, schools, universities and swimming pools till March 31.
