Reopening updates
UK tourism recovery will begin next year: VisitBritain
Inbound tourism forecasts from VisitBritain for 2021 are predicting the first signs of a slow recovery for overseas visits to the UK
These are the holiday destinations people are booking for 2021
Here are the top 10 travel destinations of 2021:
UAE signs mutual visa waiver deal with Thailand
UAE and Thailand have signed a mutual visa waiver to facilitate the issuance of visas to the citizens of the two countries
Bali reopening may happen soon as island gets nod from UN
If you will ask United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), it thinks that the world-renowned island Bali is ready to welcome international tourists before Christmas.
New Zealand looks forward to travel bubble with Australia in early 2021
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the cabinet has agreed in principle on a trans-Tasman, quarantine-free travel bubble pending confirmation by Australia’s cabinet and no significant change in circumstances in either country
Light at end of tunnel: Singapore to start Phase 3 of COVID-19 reopening on 28 December
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced today the long-awaited phase 3 of the country’s reopening will start on 28 December
Canada-US border to remain closed until January next year
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the international border between Canada and the US will remain closed until January 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic
New Zealand announces first travel bubble with Cook Islands
New Zealand has created its first reciprocal travel bubble since the new coronavirus prompted border closures around the world with the Cook Islands
Anyone can now apply for Thailand’s Special Tourist Visa
The Thai Cabinet has approved foreigners from any country to apply for the Special Tourist Visa if they wish to travel to Thailand.
Shop till you drop! Abu Dhabi Shopping Season unveiled
Retail Abu Dhabi, the retail platform of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced details of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Shopping Season - a new, destination-wide winter retail campaign
Scotland removes travel restrictions for Ireland
Scotland’s travel restrictions to and from most of Republic of Ireland are going to be lifted from today evening
Canada reopening soon as coronavirus vaccine rolls out next week
Canada’s reopening may happen soon as the country will roll out the coronavirus vaccine as early as next week.
Oman gives visa-free 10-day entry to 103 countries
Oman will exempt nationals of 103 counties from needing an entry visa for a stay of up to 10 days in a move to support tourism and shore up its struggling economy
EU could deny entry for over 2.5 million Brits from January
More than 2.5 million British citizens could be banned from entering the majority of European countries, after 31 December, if they do not renew their passports
Thailand mulls bringing back visa-on-arrival to attract more tourists
The proposal aims to attract more short-term tourists who wish to visit Thailand. The additional 15 days is to accommodate the mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arrivals.
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