Thailand’s Test and Go scheme for reopening made a return yesterday, as the country looks to inspire the same volume of travelers to its shores that made Bangkok the world’s most visited city in 2019. Here’s an easy guide on how you can apply for entry via the Test and Go route that will have…
Bali Reopening For Tourism To All Countries February 4
Indonesia will reopen Bali to all international visitors on February 4. However, travelers will have to undergo a short quarantine period as the nation seeks to revive tourism on the island. The news comes after Indonesia removed its ban on foreign arrivals on January 18. Despite Bali technically reopening in 2021, only a handful of…
Morocco Reopening For Tourism February 7
Morocco Will Reopen For Tourism On February 7th After 3 Months Of Closure. The Moroccan government has declared they will fully reopen tourism on February 7, 2022. On November 29, 2021, Morocco started a flight ban to contain the spread of Omicron, and only people with special exemptions could enter the country. A statement published…
The Philippines Officially Reopening Borders For Tourism February 10
The Philippines Finally Reopens The Philippines is officially reopening for tourism from February 10th for citizens from 150 countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The Southeast Asia nation had planned to reopen in December 2021, but the Omicron variant pushed things back. Tourism Secretary, Berna Romulo-Puyat, said in a statement:…
Laos Begins Reopening Its Borders For Tourism After 18 Months Of Shutdown
The Southeast Asian nation of Laos has begun the process of partially reopening its borders to international tourists after more than a year and a half. From January 1, fully vaccinated international tourists from certain countries, including the U.S., Canada and the UK will be able to visit Laos for tourism purposes. Among the list…
Jamaica Rules Out More Lockdowns During Tourism Season
Unlike other sunny destinations that have rushed to further strengthen their borders and reinstate now-familiar curbs on social life, Jamaica will not be announcing lockdowns this season, nor in the foreseeable future. As one of the strictest Caribbean states when it comes to pandemic-era travel regulations, many expected Jamaica to tighten Covid mandates, especially at…
Dominican Republic To Remain Open For Tourism With No Testing Or Vaccination Requirement
The Dominican Republic will not require tests or vaccination passports to enter hotels, tourist attractions, or bars and restaurants despite fears. According to local media on October 8th, the Ministry of Public Health announced people would need to present vaccination certificates to enter gyms, bars, sports venues, entertainment centers, schools, and workplaces. However, the Ministry of Tourism announced tourists wouldn’t…
Singapore Reopening For Tourism To U.S, UK and Canada Starting October 19
Singapore will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated American, British, and Canadian tourists on October 19th after 19 months of closure. Singapore started a limited reopening to travelers from Germany and Brunei last month. However, Singapore is now extending its ‘vaccinated travel lane’ to travelers from the following nations: Canada Denmark France Italy Netherlands Spain United Kingdom United States…
Tourism New Zealand unveils new marketing hub in India
Tourism New Zealand has launched its 100% Pure New Zealand Marketing Hub in India, housing free and professionally designed marketing assets, so that when international travel resumes, the travel trade will be well prepared to convert sales for New Zealand. The hub aims to keep the New Zealand travel dream alive by providing agents with…
WTTC unveils net zero roadmap for tourism at virtual ‘Climate Week’ event
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the launch of a Net Zero Roadmap for the tourism sector to support the industry in combatting climate change during its virtual climate week event. It also announced the launch of ground-breaking social and environmental research data. The first time such data will be produced across the…