Reopening updates
News alert: India set to reopen for foreign travellers from 15 October
India will reopen to tourism from October 15, the government said, after more than a year of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
International tourists won't be welcomed back to Australia until next year, with the return of skilled migrants and students given higher priority
Bali is partially reopening to international travel next week
Bali will welcome selected international travellers starting October 14, according to Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, Indonesia's minister of maritime affairs and investment.
Bali to reopen to some foreign tourists from 14 October
Indonesia will reopen its tourist island Bali for some international travellers, including those from China, New Zealand, and Japan, among others, from October 14
Malaysia may reopen in December
Once Malaysia hits the 90% mark for vaccinated residents, the country will reopen interstate travel, and Malaysians will no longer need to apply for the MyTravelPass
International tourism likely to open in India by 15 October
International tourists may be able to travel to India by October 15 and an announcement is likely to be made by the Central government soon
Australia to reopen international border in November
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the international border will reopen in November, initially permitting travel for vaccinated citizens and their relatives.
Thailand reduces mandatory stay in Sandbox destinations down to seven days
As of 1 October, the quarantine time for fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Thailand, including the pilot reopening destinations through the Alternative Quarantine (AQ) system, will be reduced from 14 to seven days.
Mauritius is offering luxury trip for two to mark reopening of borders on 1 October
In an exciting new global social media flash campaign to mark the reopening of its borders to international travellers, Mauritius launches social media competition
Thailand approves “7+7 Model” visa model
Almost two months after the Phuket Sandbox swung into action the Thai Government has approved the “7+7 Model” yesterday which was first floated a few weeks ago but then got sidetracked due to the status of the pandemic in Thailand.
Bali to reopen for international travel In October
Indonesian tourism minister has announced Bali will be reopening for international tourism in October
Thai tourism business up in arms over renewed delay of reopening
After Thailand postponed the re-opening of major locations to international tourism arrivals again, leading industry stakeholders accused the government of gambling away the country's reputation (if there is any left at this point).
PM commits to open international travel by Christmas
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed the federal tourism minister's estimate that foreign travel will resume "at the very least" by Christmas.
Canada lifts ban on direct flights from India
Canada has allowed direct flights from India from 27 September, lifting the ban on them after a gap of more than five months
Kenya has reopened borders for Indian travellers
The flights from India to Kenya can now resume, giving impetus to travels that have been curtailed by the Covid-19-pandemic
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