Tag: Novel Coronavirus Impact
Qatar reopens for fully vaccinated international travellers
Qatar has reopened its borders to international travellers who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, allowing them to visit the Middle Eastern country without...
Malaysia hotels draw growing investor interest amid pandemic
The pandemic has exacted a toll on the hospitality industry, with more hotel owners putting their properties up for sale at below market rates,...
HVS details steps to reboot India’s inbound tourism
As tourism gradually reopens, India faces a long road to regaining its share of international arrivals in the post-Covid era, said a report by...
Koh Samui’s tourism hopes pinned on international travellers
Thailand’s island-focused international travel reopening plan is set to roll out in Koh Samui on July 15.
Unlike the Phuket Sandbox programme for vaccinated travellers,...
Difficult start for Thailand’s tourism reopening
Thailand has finally put the Phuket Sandbox into play, but hopes and reality seem to continue to be at odds.
Two weeks on, Phuket's high...
Langkawi eyed as launchpad for Malaysia’s tourism comeback
Langkawi is planning to reopen its doors to foreign travellers soon and be promoted as a Covid-free destination, under a pilot project by the...
Maldives reopens for Indian tourists from July 15
The Maldives will reopen its borders to travellers from South Asian countries including India from July 15.
International passengers will be required to present a...
Singapore tightens border measures for travellers from Indonesia
Singapore has reduced entry approvals for travellers from Indonesia who are non-Singapore citizens or permanent residents.
The announcement was made on Saturday (July 10) by...
Thailand tightens restrictions in Bangkok and several provinces to curb Delta...
Thailand will reimpose a nightly curfew for Bangkok and nine other provinces for 14 days, starting midnight Monday (July 12), as the country battles...
MTC taps UNITAR to upskill tourism, hospitality workers
Malaysia Tourism Council (MTC) has signed an MoU with UNITAR International University (UNITAR) to upskill and reskill tourism and hospitality workers who have been...
