Reopening updates
Dusit Thani Bangkok reopens on 27 September
Dusit International’s flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok officially reopens to guests on 27 September, marking a new chapter for the company with its reimagined amenities for the 21st century.
Government announces zero restrictions to enter Fiji
Already surpassing recovery targets with 640,000 visitors, the world is invited to experience Fiji: where happiness comes naturally.
Germany drops mask requirement
Germany on 2nd February 2023, officially dropped the mask requirement on long-distance trains as well as on buses.
Macau expects surge in tourists during Chinese New Year
Macau is expecting a surge in Chinese tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday, after COVID prevention measures were dropped and the zero-COVID policy abandoned after nearly three years. This comes as Macau finally received authorisation to allow tour groups in from mainland China.
China may soon shorten Covid-19 quarantine requirements
China may soon shorten Covid-19 quarantine requirements for inbound travellers from the current 10 days to seven or eight days.
Spain drops all Covid entry measures for non-EU travellers
The Spanish authorities have announced that the country will no longer apply Coronavirus entry rules for travellers from non-European Union/Schengen Area countries.
APAC and European rush for Japan: Trip.com
Trip.com data reveals an enormous booking spike and high search volumes to Japan as the destination ends travel restrictions.
South Korea lifts COVID testing for inbound travellers
South Korea further eases travel as it lifts Covid-19 PCR testing requirement for inbound travellers from 1 October
Germany to apply relaxed Covid entry rules till 31 Jan
The German government has announced that the country will continue to apply relaxed entry rules for all travellers until 31 January.
Netherlands removes all COVID travel restrictions
The Dutch government has scrapped all remaining Coronavirus entry restrictions, for all incoming travellers, including here those coming from non-European Union countries.
Village Hotel Sentosa reopens in Singapore
Village Hotel Sentosa (VHS) by Far East Hospitality reopens officially with new and exciting experiences for families like mini hotelier, aqua Zumba and more.
Samoa’s borders reopen to international travellers
Samoa’s beautiful shorelines have once again welcomed international travellers on the first direct flights from American Samoa, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand
Japan to open to tourists after COVID, with masks, insurance and chaperones required
Foreign tourists visiting Japan will be required to wear masks, take out private medical insurance and be chaperoned throughout their stay, the government said
New Zealand reopens to travellers after two years
Visitors from 60 visa-waiver nations, including the US and UK, can now enter New Zealand for the first time since the closure of borders
Portugal welcomes back Indian travellers
Visitors arriving on the mainland Portugal from India, will be required to present some documents as mandate and no quarantine will be obligatory upon arrival
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