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Travel advisories issued in light of volcanic eruption in Indonesia
Several governments issued travel advisories warning their nationals to call off travel to Indonesia in light of a recent volcanic eruption.
China approves visa-free entry for nine more countries
China officially confirmed the expansion of visa-free travel for 9 new countries, including regional neighbour South Korea.
Six Countries One Destination initiative may boost Vietnam’s tourism sector
The Six Countries, One Destination visa initiative modelled after Europe’s Schengen visa could be instrumental in boosting the Vietnamese tourism sector.
WYSE Travel Confederation announces results of New Horizons travel study
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation announced the publication of results from its fifth global study of youth and student travel, New Horizons 5: A global study of the youth and student traveller.
Taiwan showcases indigenous heritage and exclusive promotions at ITB Asia 2024
Taiwan’s diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant traditions took centre stage at ITB Asia 2024, currently ongoing in Singapore.
Indonesia announces visa-free policy for 13 nations
The Indonesian government officially announced the implementation of a visa-free travel policy for citizens of 13 countries.
Beijing issues passport recall among public sector employees
The Chinese government has ordered a passport recall among a growing number of public sector employees, including teachers at state-run schools.
Plan ahead to avoid being turned away at the airport this summer
Holidaymakers are being urged to check how many pages are left in their passport this holiday season, else risk being turned away at the airport.
Changi airport rolls out passport-less immigration
Travellers flying into Singapore can now experience passport-less immigration clearance at Changi Airport beginning this month.
Singapore still holds world’s most powerful passport
The most recent rankings for the Henley Passport Index show that Singaporeans still hold the world's most powerful passport.
ATIA welcomes Government’s Fast-Track Passport announcement
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s Budget announcement to fast-track passport processing, a significant move that aligns with ATIA’s advocacy efforts to make travel as seamless as possible.
Number of forged Passports & Visas exposed by Italian Border Police increased in 2023
In 2023, the Border Police Office in Pisa observed a notable surge in activity during border checks on the Schengen Area’s external borders compared to 2022, as reported by PisaToday, an Italian digital newspaper.
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