Singapore-China mutual visa-free travel to start on Feb 9, in time for CNY
Currently, Singaporeans can visit China for up to 15 days visa-free, while Chinese ordinary passport holders have to apply for a visa to enter Singapore.
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Changi Airport’s 2023 passenger traffic rebounds to 86% of pre-Covid-19 levels
December was the busiest month of the year for Changi Airport, with 5.8 million passengers moving through it. This was 91 per cent of traffic levels in December 2019.
‘Step up or lose out to other nations’: M’sian tourism players call for more measures as countries vie for tourists
The policy to exempt visas for China and India nationals to Malaysia was implemented on December 1 last year.
Asean Tourism Forum 2024 officially opens in Vientiane
With Laos’ chairmanship of Asean this year, the country has also decided to designate 2024 as Visit Laos Year.
Manual checking at Suvarnabhumi after auto channel breakdown
Immigration officials were told to use the online database to screen passengers who might be wanted on arrest warrants.
Bidoup – Núi Bà National Park recognised as tourism site
The Bidoup – Núi Bà National Park, one of the largest in Việt Nam, is located at the centre of Lâm Viên Plateau, dubbed “the roof” of the Central Highlands region.
Consumption, travel bookings enter peak season in China
China's major on-demand services providers, showed during Feb 9-17 tourism bookings, including homestay hotels, scenic spot tickets and transportation tickets, increased about…
Malaysian Batu Caves to get escalator, multipurpose hall
According to the temple committee, the escalator will allow the elderly and disabled to visit the temple inside the caves. The construction of the multipurpose hall is estimated…
Video of attack on Phnom Sampov’s bat cave motivates habitat protection
Local monk, with his social media account Virak Hsbu, expressed concern, saying the harmful action was detrimental to tourism in the province, considering the bats regularly…
Upcoming Chinese New Year to generate Bt34 bn in spending: Thailand’s Tourism Authority
Most of the spending will likely be concentrated in Bangkok, where Chinese tourists, especially from Hong Kong and Taiwan, tend to stay at high-end hotels. Occupancy rates at…