Japan to Waive Health Measures for Low Risk Arrivals
The Japanese government will implement this beginning June 1 where it will assess infection levels in countries and areas and assign them to one of the three categories: red, yellow, … Read more
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Japan Opens to More than a Hundred Countries but Bars Tourists
Japanese officials said the government would lift its entry ban on non-resident foreign nationals from 106 countries like Britain, India, and the United States starting Friday as part of the … Read more
South Korea Announces Ease of Pandemic Restrictions and Increase in Flights to US and Europe
The South Korean government has announced that the number of international flights will be increased weekly and that international flights will resume at regional airports in May. In a report … Read more
Russian Tourists Stuck without Money in Thailand after Invasion
Thai officials confirmed Sunday that thousands of Russian tourists in Thailand are struggling to find a way home as international sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine hit Russian tourists. … Read more
Thailand Eyes Travel Bubble with China, Malaysia
Thailand plans to hold talks with China and Malaysia for a travel bubble later this month, in an effort to support the recovery of its crucial tourism sector. Prime Minister … Read more
IATA Says People Miss Travel, Asia Travel Rebound in 2022
Asia-Pacific head of aviation said Asia would open to travel as the recent tightening of borders is only a “temporary speed bump” on the road to recovery. In an exclusive … Read more
U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken Ends Asia Trip Early After Journalist Tests Positive for COVID-19
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is ending his Southeast Asia trip early after a journalist traveling with him tested positive for COVID-19, the State Department said on Dec. … Read more
Thailand PM Allows Quarantine-free Travel for Visitors from 46 countries
Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thailand is ready to welcome visitors from 46 countries quarantine-free. On Thursday, Prayut signed the entry guidelines for the quarantine-free reopening, along with two … Read more
Indonesia and Malaysia Starting Preparations on Travel Corridor
The foreign ministers of Indonesia and Malaysia said in a joint press conference on Monday that both countries would start planning for a travel corridor amid COVID-19. Malaysian Foreign Minister … Read more
Hong Kong to Add 2,000 Quarantine Hotel Rooms before Holiday Season
Hong Kong authorities said they plan to add an estimated 2,000 quarantine hotel rooms before an expected busy Christmas holiday season. Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners Executive Director Michael … Read more