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Singapore and South Korea launch tourism corridor from November 15 Singapore continues to expand its non-quarantine travel (VTL) program by adding a destination to South Korea from November 15, after starting to implement it with Germany and Brunei from the beginning of September. Singapore's "Vaccinated Travel Lane" - VTL (roughly translated: "Vaccinated Travel Corridor") program allows people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel without being quarantined. Mr. Gan Kim Yong - Singapore's Minister of Trade and Industry said that the success of VTL with Germany and Brunei is the basis for opening VTL with Korea. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore and South Korea were among each other's top travel destinations. Source: AFP According to VTL between Singapore and South Korea, vaccinated travelers who will travel between Changi Airport (Singapore) and Incheon Airport (Korea) only have to undergo PCR testing without isolation and are not req...

 Argentina urges MERCOSUR to promote tourism Argentina's Minister of Tourism and Sports Matías Lammens has called on member states of the South American Common Market (MERCOSUR - including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) to promote tourism activities to support the process. reactivation of the regional economy in the post-Covid-19 era. Ushuaia city, a famous tourist destination of Argentina. (Photo: Touropia) According to Argentina's Minister of Tourism and Sports, by the time the Covid-19 epidemic is over, the demand for tourism to discover nature will increase, while countries in Latin America have the advantage of ecotourism. thai. Emphasizing that the tourism industry must become one of the engines of economic development in the region, Lammens affirmed that MERCOSUR member countries need to develop a common plan to promote tourism products in markets. different, like Europe, China and America. The Argentine government has reached a $33 million deal with the Inter-...

 Cuba opens its borders and relaxes entry requirements to welcome tourists In November, Cuba will open its borders and relax entry requirements to welcome tourists, after the country vaccinated 80% of its population with Covid-19 with a domestic vaccine. From November 15, visitors over 12 years old entering the country only have to bring a certificate of vaccination or PCR test. Destinations in Cuba are preparing to welcome visitors. Hotels arrange doctors and other Covid-19 prevention measures. Varadero coastal resort has partially opened, welcoming both domestic and international guests. Life is also returning to normal in the old town of Habana, the capital of Havana, which is preparing to welcome tourists back after 19 months. Cuba opens its borders and relaxes entry requirements to welcome tourists. Photo: Reuters Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Garcia said: “10 international airports are ready for this round of reopening, with Cuba forecast to begin a recovery phase. Cuba mainta...

 The US tourism industry is about to "revive" after 18 months of closure The US government will spend $ 314 million to support 34 states and the District of Columbia to revive the tourism and travel industry; at the same time as lifting travel restrictions for foreign visitors from 33 countries. International arrivals to the US fell 75.5% in 2020, and spending from foreign visitors fell 64.3%, or about $150 billion. Areas along the U.S. border with Mexico and Canada were hardest hit, as the tourism industry relies on foreign visitors. Starting from November 8, travelers from 33 countries can enter the US provided that they have received 2 doses of the vaccine (approved by the US CDC) and tested negative for COVID-19 before departure. Among the 33 countries are important US markets such as China, Europe, India, Mexico and Canada. Visitors from Canada arrived in the US on November 8, after the US opened its doors to international visitors. Source: Reuters The US Department of C...

Laos will experiment with welcoming Korean tourists Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh said that the plan to reopen the country in the near future will apply appropriate measures, taking steps to both prevent the Covid-19 epidemic, restore the economy and integrate the region. area. Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh. Source: Radio Laos Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh emphasized at the second session of the IX Lao National Assembly that some neighboring countries have begun to reopen. Therefore, Laos is also conducting research and developing a strategic plan to gradually reopen, starting with localities that are eligible to be ready for opening and ensure that the disease does not spread. spread widely. According to Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh, if reopening tourism in Luangprabang province, this locality must prepare all aspects such as hotels, tourist attractions, vaccination certificates, plans and isolation time for arrivals. tourism. In the near future, the L...

 Thailand launches international tourist attraction campaign for 2022 Thailand's 2022 international tourist attraction campaign aims to fill 50% of hotel rooms in key provinces. Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the Thai cabinet has approved the campaign proposed by the ministry to revive the local tourism industry. "The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will oversee the campaign to attract foreign tourists to Thailand, with government and private budgets. The campaign will focus on Chiang Mai, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima and Ayutthaya. "- said Mr. Phiphat. Foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on November 1. Source: Reuters The head of TAT - Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn said that the goal of the 2022 campaign is to fill 50% of hotel rooms, in the above provinces. Airlines and hotels will collaborate to create promotional packages. The Middle East and Indian markets will be exploited by Thailand in 2022. In addition,...