This general view shows debris inside the Notre-Dame-de Paris Cathedral in Paris on April 16, 2019, a day after a fire that devastated the building in the centre of the French capital.

Take a virtual-reality immersive tour of Paris's Notre-Dame after the fire

When the Parisian attraction FlyView reopens on July 11, the provider of virtual-reality flights over the French capital will be offering a new experience: a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral in the wake of the devastating fire of April 2019.

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Clear skies ahead: Indonesian private jet business unscathed by pandemic

Commercial air travel in Indonesia may have taken a hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet some private jet service providers are reportedly not only surviving the economic downturn – they are even experiencing an increase in revenue. ...

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Many Malaysians excited by domestic holidays as flights resume

Madam Nisrin Razi wasted no time in planning a short getaway with her family after the Malaysian government announced that it was allowing domestic flights to resume. It has been almost three months of being "locked up" for the family due to the movement curbs imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

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A woman wearing a face mask poses for a photo in front of the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona on June 19, 2020.

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Spain reopens border with France

Traffic flowed again across Spain's border with France on Sunday as the last of the strict Spanish coronavirus restrictions introduced in March were eased.

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Taman Mini cultural park draws crowds on reopening day

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) cultural park in East Jakarta reportedly welcomed around 2,000 visitors during its first day after reopening on Saturday after being closed for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This aerial picture taken of April 4 2019 shows Indonesia's Lake Toba, from Sigapitan, which covers some 1,707 square kilometers of North Sumatera, nearly twice the size of Singapore, the lake formed by a gigantic volcanic eruption some 70,000 years ago, it is the largest resurgent caldera on Earth.

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Lake Toba reopens for residents, not yet for domestic and foreign tourists

The Samosir regency administration manages 18 tourist sites in the Lake Toba area. Six others are run by village administrations, three by communities and three others are privately owned.

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Visitors are seen wearing protective face masks while watching the elephants on the first day of reopening at the Ragunan Zoo amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Jakarta, June 20, 2020.

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Indonesia's oldest zoo reopens with social distancing restrictions

Indonesia's oldest zoo reopened on Saturday, but to a fraction of the normal number of visitors, after being forced to close more than three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Sick until proven healthy': How COVID-19 pandemic changes global security

Similar to after the 9/11 attack, the COVID-19 pandemic will also lead to increased security at points of entry such as airports, stations and ports.

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Tourists visit the Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) at the Alhambra in Granada on June 17, 2020, on the day it reopens to the public after three months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Spain to allow Britons to visit from Sunday without quarantine

Spain said on Saturday it would allow in British tourists from Sunday without requiring them to spend two weeks in quarantine, opening up to one of its largest tourism markets after the hit from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tourists take photos of Mount Rushmore National Memorial on April 23, 2020 in Keystone, South Dakota.

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US travel industry to see 40% drop in spending: Study

Domestic US travel spending is expected to collapse this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, suffering a 40 percent decline compared to 2019, while international spending will plunge 75 percent, according to new research.

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A lone tuk-tuk driver waits for customers at Khao San Road, empty of tourists due to the restrictions on entry by foreigners into Thailand due to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, in Bangkok on June 16, 2020.

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New and ‘beautified’ Khao San Road in Bangkok to reopen in August

Khao San Road is set to reopen in August after a clean-up and renovation during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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In this file photo taken on March 14, 2020 a man takes a photo outside the gates of Disneyland Park on the first day of the closure of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks as fear of the spread of coronavirus continue, in Anaheim, California.

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US Disneyland workers say proposed July reopening may be too early

Unions representing 17,000 workers at Walt Disney Co's Disneyland Resort in California have told the state's governor they are not convinced the theme park will be safe enough to reopen by the company's July target date.

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Pedestrians walk with umbrellas as evening rain falls in Tokyo on June 19, 2020.

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Freedom of travel restored across Japan as virus fears ease

Japan lifted its final advisories on inter-prefecture travel on Friday, as the government said it believes the spread of novel coronavirus has been kept in check.

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A worker cleans the screens at a Delta self check-in kiosk at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, May 5, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia.

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US rejects Chinese airlines' request for additional flights

The United States on Friday rejected a request by Chinese airlines for additional weekly flights between the two countries, but said the decision was not meant to escalate tensions over travel restrictions.

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An Alaska Army National Guard UH 60 Blackhawk helicopter hovers near 'Bus 142', made famous by 'Into the Wild' book and movie, after it was deposted by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on the ground east of the Teklanika River alongside the Stampede Road, west of Healy, Alaska, United States, on June 18, 2020.

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'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska trail for safety concerns

The "Into the Wild" bus is no longer in the wild.

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Garuda Indonesia flight attendants welcome guests at the launch of the NEO Airbus A330-900 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten.

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Garuda drops plan to replace face masks for cabin crew

Garuda president director Irfan Setiaputra previously announced the airline was considering face shields as an alternative to masks to ensure positive interactions between the cabin crew and travelers.

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Spain's Alhambra Palace reopens to visitors

One Spain's most visited monuments, Alhambra Palace in the southern Spain reopened its doors on Wednesday after a three-month closure due to the virus.

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Sebaru Kecil Island in Thousand Islands, Jakarta, on Feb. 26.

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Tourists flock to Thousand Islands following relaxation of travel restrictions

Some 1,900 tourists reportedly visited Thousand Islands regency on the second weekend of June, which was the beginning of the capital's transition from large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) into the “new normal”.

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A sign reminding about social distancing is seen at the Eiffel Tower as she gets ready to re-open to the public following the coronavirus outbreak, in Paris, France, June 17, 2020.

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Eiffel Tower to re-open - but you will have to take the stairs

The Eiffel Tower is preparing to welcome back visitors after the COVID-19 lockdown, but they will need to be fit: because of lingering concerns about infection, the elevators will initially be off-limits.

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A Qantas Airline plane lands on Sydney International Airport in Sydney on March 27, 2020.

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Qantas halts most international flights until October on border closure

Qantas Airways Ltd said on Thursday it had cancelled most international flights until late October after the Australian government indicated its border closure because of the coronavirus was likely to extend to 2021.

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People wear protective masks, following an outbreak of coronavirus, as they walk at Global Village in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 10, 2020.The United Arab Emirates said citizens and residents will be allowed to travel to countries deemed low-risk for catching the coronavirus from next Tuesday.

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UAE citizens can travel to 'low-risk' countries from Tuesday

The United Arab Emirates said citizens and residents will be allowed to travel to countries deemed low-risk for catching the coronavirus from next Tuesday.

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Garuda Indonesia stewardess welcomed the guests at the launch of the NEO Airbus A330-900 at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten.

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Garuda to drop face masks after passengers complain they can’t see cabin crew’s smiles

National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is planning to replace the face masks worn by its flight attendants with an alternative form of personal protective equipment (PPE) after passengers complained that the masks affected their perception of the cabin crew’s hospitality.

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Amanjiwo will be the first Aman hotel to open in Indonesia.

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Amanjiwo to reopen to Borobudur holidaymakers on June 19

Amanjiwo, a five-star hotel with views of Borobudur Temple, is set to reopen on June 19.

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Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?

No matter what type of stay you’re planning, the primary concern is coming into close contact (less than six feet) with an infected person.

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AirAsia Indonesia safety and security director Achmad Sadikin said the company had adjusted its safety and health protocols to align with the government’s latest regulations during its “hibernation” period.

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AirAsia Indonesia to resume operations on June 19, will allow only 1 carry-on bag

The routes include Jakarta-Bali (QZ 7520), Bali-Jakarta (QZ 7521), Jakarta-Medan (QZ 192) and Medan-Jakarta (QZ 193).

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The entrance to Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua, Bogor, West Java.

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Indonesian zoos to implement 'new normal' protocols

As some zoos in the country begin to reopen, new measures to maintain safety are applied.

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The Transit Holding Area in Changi Airport Terminal 3

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Changi T5 construction pushed back by two years

With a cloud hanging over the future of aviation, Singapore has halted construction of the upcoming mega Changi Airport Terminal 5 for at least two years, and will review its scale and design.

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Passengers queue at a check-in desk of Schiphol airport, on June 15, 2020, on the expiration day of the negative travel advice within the European Union as part of the measures taken to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic (novel coronavirus).

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European airlines face longer haul to recovery

A patchwork of national restrictions and a reluctance among travelers to cross borders mean European airlines face a bumpier return to the skies from coronavirus lockdowns than US and Asian rivals.

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