Iceland’s tourism sector recovery has been brought into the spotlight by the country’s authorities, who are attempting to find effective ways in order to bring a larger number of visitors to the country. The situation in Iceland’s tourism industry has been discussed during the annual meeting of the Tourism Association, during which participated the Minister…
January sees continued tourism recovery: UNWTO
International tourism continued its recovery in January, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to existing economic uncertainties, coupled with many Covid-19-related travel restrictions still in place. Overall, confidence could be affected and hamper the recovery of tourism. Based on the latest…
Vietnam sets target of 65 million travellers as it launches national tourism year
As Expo 2020 draws to a close in Dubai, Vietnam is seeking to maintain the momentum generated with the unveiling of plans for a national tourism year. Visit Viet Nam Year – Quang Nam 2022 was showcased at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre earlier. Nguyen Manh Tuan, Vietnamese ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, said: “This…
Geneva Tourism launches ‘Choco Pass’
Europe’s leading city break destination, Geneva, has announced the launch of the Choco Pass, allowing visitors access to some of the city’s most sought-after chocolatiers, just in time for Easter. Explore Geneva’s rich history in chocolate-making which dates back hundreds of years, while indulging in an array of delights with this latest concept. In addition…
Solomon Islands tourism sector is ready for reopening
As the Solomon Islands prepares to rejoin the world after more than two years of isolation, results of a recently-conducted Ministry of Culture & Tourism/Tourism Solomons survey show the country’s tourism sector is ready to welcome visitors as soon as the decision to reopen the border has been finalised. According to the results of the…
Vietnam Is Now Officially Open For Tourism
Vietnam finally opened for international tourism yesterday (15 March) – after more than two years of being closed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Having reported last month that the country was looking to open its borders for tourists, Vietnam has finally done so – with travelers now able to enter for tourism purposes once…
Bali Left Behind As The Rest Of Asia Reopens For Tourism
Bali—a hugely popular destination for backpackers, digital nomads, and tourists before the pandemic—reopened to all international tourists last week. However, Bali still isn’t getting international visitors. Only 45 (yes 45) international visitors entered Bali in 2021, despite the island’s partial reopening in October 2021. And, sadly, tourism represents 60% of Bali’s economy. So why aren’t…
Vietnam To Further Loosen Entry Requirements For Tourism Reopening
After a two-year closure, plans are being finalized for Vietnam to fully reopen to international tourism by this April. Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh this week that the country should reopen by March 31 rather than waiting until May. The pitch is that an…
Australia Plans To Open Entire Country For International Tourism By April
There is some good news for travelers looking to take that long awaited trip down under. This past week, Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced that the country MAY reopen its borders as early as the Easter holiday. This is very welcome news to foreigners who have been waiting nearly two full years to enter the…
New Zealand Reveals Its Plans To Reopen For Tourism To The World
New Zealand has today shed more light into its plans to reopen its borders to the world. The country has made headlines throughout the pandemic for its tough, no-nonsense approach to the pandemic. The nation shut down its borders almost immediately, before putting into place a series of tough local restrictions that helped to make…
