Thailand welcomes tourists from India and Taiwan
BANGKOK – Thailand, one of the most popular destinations for travelers from around the world, has announced a new policy to boost its tourism industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting from November 10, 2023, tourists from India and Taiwan will … Continue reading Thailand welcomes tourists from India and Taiwan
Widodo: “A dream come true for Indonesia”
JAKARTA – Indonesia has entered a new era of transportation with the launch of its first high-speed railway (HSR) on October 1. The HSR connects Jakarta and Bandung, two major cities on the populous island of Java, and reduces the … Continue reading Widodo: “A dream come true for Indonesia”
Vietnam introduces new electronic visa system
HANOI – As of August 15, 2023, Vietnam launched a new electronic visa system (e-visa) for all nationalities. This relaxation is expected to provide a major boost to the country’s tourism and related sectors, which struggled to thrive before the … Continue reading Vietnam introduces new electronic visa system
VIETJET AIR: Direct flights from Israel to Vietnam
TEL AVIV / HANOI – A new direct flight connection between Israel and Vietnam will make it easier for Israeli travelers to visit the Southeast Asian country, as they will also benefit from the electronic visa system. According to the … Continue reading VIETJET AIR: Direct flights from Israel to Vietnam
International flight bookings near 2019 levels
ALEXANDRIA/VA (USA) – Flight bookings for international business travel this fall are nearing 2019 levels, in a sign of recovery, according to a travel data firm, but climate concerns and economic clouds could mute demand for work-related trips. Business travel … Continue reading International flight bookings near 2019 levels