On Monday (August 17), the state government of Penang in northern Malaysia has banned overseas medical tourists seeking treatment from entering into the state until new health and safety procedures are finalized based on the coronavirus crisis. The Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has made the announcement and said in his statement, “The state government takes note that the Ministry ...

Indonesia has agreed to establish a travel corridor with South Korea to facilitate “essential business and diplomatic trips” between both countries amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesia Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi said that she and South Korea Foreign Affairs Minister Jiang Qinghua had finalized arrangements for the tourist corridor on Wednesday (August 12) evening. Ms. Retno Marsudi said in ...

The Government of Cambodia has decided to cancel the 3-days Water Festival this year, in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday (August 13), Cambodia Government released a letter dated August 11 and signed by Hing Thoraxy, permanent secretary of state at the Council of Ministers. The letter was sent to Kong Sam Ol, Royal Palace ...

On Thursday (August 13), India has signed an air bubble agreement with the neighboring country Maldives and made it the 6th country in the list of countries where Indians can travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first flight under air bubble agreement is expected to depart to Male on Tuesday (August 18). However, it is yet to be announced which airlines ...

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed an electric tourist bus shuttle service plan. The plan will be launched to provide electric vehicles service at 8 locations in the city, with the aim of formulating regulations covering the business. The project stated, “Each site will be allowed to operate a certain number of electric vehicles suitable to its infrastructure conditions ...

The local airlines Thai Air Asia and Thai VietJet Air have begun to flex their domestic routes and add other new routes as there are many people waiting to return to their desired destinations across Thailand. Thai Air Asia is operating its flights on two new routes from Chiang Mai and Udon Thani in the northeast to Hua Hin, offering ...

Sri Lanka has received the “Safe Travel” stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which recognizes the Sri Lankan government’s safety protocols and standards. These safety protocols and standards are enforced by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Agency (SLTDA) to ensure the safety of domestic and international travelers. According to statement from WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara, ...

Mr Sulaiman Bin Suip, Director Tourism Malaysia, New Delhi through his social media post paid gratitude to tourism partners in India and thanked them for their continued support. His message to the tourism partners… Dear Esteemed Partners, Over the last few months, we have all been inundated with what is happening all around the world on covid-19. We are facing ...

Local media has reported on Tuesday (August 4) that Ministry of Tourism and local tour operators in Cambodia are organizing discounted luxury tour packages to the popular tourist destinations likewise the Angkor Archaeological Park in northwestern Siem Reap province, amid the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Mr. Chhun Makara, director of the department of travel agency, transport ...

The authorities said on Monday (August 3) that Singapore will make some inbound travelers wear electronic monitoring equipment to ensure they comply with the coronavirus quarantine as the country is gradually reopening its borders to foreign nationals. These electronic devices will be provided to inbound travelers including residents and citizens from some selected countries from next Tuesday (August 11). Inbound ...