Japan gives green light to non-guided package tours
These measures have been cheered as a positive step in Japan’s reopening to tourism, with the country still lagging behind most of the world in easing Covid-19 border controls.
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Lee to attend border-reopening talks with Guangdong officials
He hopes the meeting will promote the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, while the two sides can reach a consensus on free travel.
Vietnam logs over 1.44 million international arrivals in first eight months
Of the international arrivals, 88.2 per cent came to Vietnam by air, up 18.5 times, while 11.8 per cent by road and 0.03 per cent by sea.
Tourism picking up in Zambales, with 500,000 visitors in 6 months
The biggest number of arrivals was recorded during the summer months, with 207,645 locals and 9,210 foreigners arriving in April, and 83,964 locals and 2,950 foreigners arriving…
Covid-19 booster now mandatory for domestic travel in Indonesia
While Indonesia has continued to normalise travel, getting a booster shot was previously not a requirement, as people were able to produce negative Covid-19 test results.
South Korea expert advises ending testing regulations for inbound travellers
An expert from the committee said that the Covid-19 tests that travellers are required to take before entering South Korea need to be substituted with tests that they take after…
8 of Malaysia’s most iconic historical landmarks to visit
Historically-vibrant places like Melaka, George Town and Kuala Lumpur – with their colourful past and rich multicultural makeup – are primed to tap into this evergreen market.
South Korea to maintain negative Covid-19 test rule for arrivals
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said that the measure is part of the rules in place to minimise imported cases.
Jeju Island to launch drone taxi routes for tourists by 2025
Aimed at offering quick and accessible air mobility in the near future, the routes will connect the island’s popular tourist spots through the coast.
Japan to scrap policy for detailed tracking of Covid-19 cases and relax entry
With the number of cases remaining high, the government decided it was necessary to reduce the burden on medical institutions by stopping detailed tracking of all Covid cases.