Covid-19 crisis deals heavy blow to Chiang Mai elephant park
Chiang Mai’s Maetaeng Elephant Park and Clinic has sustained more than 100 million baht in losses over the past three years and the owner is looking to sell the outfit.
Ukraine war risks setting back recovery in South-east Asia’s $500m tourism industry
The sudden loss of the promising Russian market has come as a shock for many tourism players this year.
Now is a golden opportunity to reopen Vietnam’s tourism: Experts
Vietnam is expected to attract five million international tourist arrivals this year.
Quarantine free entries for Vietnam entrants with negative Covid-19 tests: Health ministry
People will still need to comply with Covid-19 prevention and control measures that are applicable to people living in the country.
Travel for women by women
Meet five solo travellers who started a podcast to share their journeys and encourage more Nepali women to step outdoors.
International tourism key to revival, relax quarantine rules: industry insiders
Many travel operators are also worried that stringent entry measures will make it harder for them to revive their business.
India to resume regular international flights from 27 March
The international operations shall be subject to strict adherence to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare guidelines.
Malaysia’s borders to reopen on April 1
Visitors and Malaysians who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer have to quarantine when they arrive.
Bohol’s river cruise, floating restaurants are back
Since March 1, the river cruise has received an average of 150 visitors daily, with at least 25 percent of them foreign tourists.
Bali first destination in Indonesia to waive quarantine for vaccinated foreign travelers
Visitors who wish to travel to Bali must book at least a four-night stay at a local hotel and must take at least three PCR tests.