Travel

The number of tourists arriving in Cyprus last month rose more than tenfold compared to March 2021, boosted by British holidaymakers returning and dwindling Covid-19 restrictions. Total tourist arrivals reached 128,840 in March this year,…
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Malaysia relaxed virus restrictions including mask mandates and testing at airports as the Southeast Asian nation adjusts to living with Covid. The country is scrapping mandatory virus tests on all incoming vaccinated travellers beginning…
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In a recent development, Thailand has announced plans to eliminate pre-arrival testing for incoming visitors starting next month. As per the Tourism Authority of Thailand, starting May 1, visitors will not have to get tested before coming…
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In a bid to promote tourism, Greece has announced to remove all major COVID-19 restrictions from May 1. So from next month, travellers wanting to visit Greece will not need to carry their vaccination proof, COVID-19 negative test report or…
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The picturesque north-eastern state of Meghalaya has drawn up big plans to bring in casinos and on-line gambling and gaming for tourists to rake in much needed revenues, top officials said. Taxation Minister James PK Sangma said the state…
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Following Beijing’s reluctance to allow the return of Indians stuck at home since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, India has also suspended tourist visas for nationals of China. The government’s move came after thousands of Indians…
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Singapore downgraded the crisis level of the pandemic, scrapping all tests for incoming vaccinated visitors and limits on gathering sizes as it takes further steps to live with Covid-19. Other moves from April 26 include allowing all…
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Planning to travel to Vietnam? Yes, you can now start planning as Vietjet has announced that it will resume operations of six flights between India and Vietnam from April 29. Referring to this, the airline released a statement, stating…
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The recovery of the Philippine tourism industry was expected to be faster than in other countries, the World Travel and Tourism Council chief said on Thursday. In 2019, before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Philippine travel…
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Indonesia has allowed passenger carriers to raise economy class fares amid surging fuel prices, to help ensure continuity of airline operations, its transportation ministry said. Effective this week, fuel surcharges will be allowed to…
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