Malaysia’s tourists are back, but not workers
Tourism is a major revenue earner for Malaysia, contributing RM86.14 billion to the country’s economy with 26.1 million tourists in 2019.
South Korea eyes post-omicron life, mulls ending Covid-19 isolation
Starting June 8, as part of the government’s post-omicron response plan announced in April, no inbound air travelers will have to quarantine regardless of their vaccination…
S’pore lure makes it harder for Johor hotels to hire
The biggest challenge, according to Malaysian employers, is trying to compete with Singaporean hotels who are able to offer better salaries due to the high exchange rate.
Vietnam needs to do more to sustainably develop sea and island tourism
Cat Ba Island is a major tourist hot spot in the north with beaches, however, it attracts a few tourists from November to March and is only crowded during peak summer seasons.
Japan resumes entry of foreign tourists
Japan attracted 31.88 million foreign visitors in 2019 before the outbreak of the pandemic when a public-private sector initiative was underway to make the country a world-leading…
South Korea removes post-travel quarantines for unvaccinated
The country’s Covid-19 travel rules were lifted as of June 8, however, it is due to announce next week whether patients with active infections to are to continue to isolate for…
Indonesian government to hike Borobudur ticket prices, limit visitors
Those who wish to enter the complex without climbing the temple, however, would be charged the previous price of Rp 50,000.
‘Are you ready’: Thai PM rips off mask to launch new tourism era
The move came as Prayut stepped up to give a speech to praise the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA)’s latest report on the situation in the province.
Thailand opening to lift Cambodia travel
Cambodia Association of Travel Agents adviser Ho Vandy said the influx of tourists to Cambodia through the Thai border would be greater once Bangkok opens all land borders.
Bangladesh parliament passes bill to develop tourism industry
The objective of the amendment is to expand the corporation's scope to develop the tourism industry.