Ho Chi Minh City needs consistent policies to make international tourism succeed
The city’s tourism sector is still waiting for specific guidelines to resume international tourism from the relevant authorities.
Vietnam to resume pre-pandemic visa exemption policies from March 15
Foreigners wishing to enter Việt Nam for tourism will, for now, adhere to the regulations by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Japan opens borders to non-resident foreigners for the first time in three months
Nonresident foreigners arriving in Japan will need to name a host who will be responsible for them during their stay.
Govt hopes to make Phuket international health hub
The government has approved a budget of 1.41 billion baht for the construction of a Phuket Integrated Medical Services Centre.
Foreign tourists can travel freely in Vietnam with negative Covid-19 tests
In the first 24 hours after entry, tourists are required to remain at their place of accommodation and have a COVID-19 test.
Labour shortage threatens Vietnam’s tourism recovery
Authorities reported 80-90% of tourism companies closed down or been running at limited capacity for two years, forcing many to leave.
Thailand opens doors to Indian tourists in special bubble scheme
Commercial flights between the two countries will be allowed to fly passengers of Thai, Indian, Nepal and Bhutan nationalities.
Hun Sen pushes for ‘new normal’ to ramp up Cambodia’s tourism revival
He also announced the “Clean Cambodia” campaign as Cambodia prepares to host the upcoming SEA Games and the Asean Para Games.
Thailand scraps second PCR test for tourists, cuts insurance cover to $20,000
The mandatory health coverage for foreign visitors has also been reduced from US$50,000 to US$20,000.
In search of a long lost Hạ Long Bay
Ha Long Bay has been bestowed a Unesco title for nearly 3 decades, but has also faced warnings for failing to maintain the environment.