Let the vaccinated travel, UK air industry demands
LONDON (Reuters) - The aviation industry on Monday demanded that Britain removes COVID testing and isolation requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from most countries, a step already being taken in the European Union to help tourism recover.
Fully vaccinated travellers 'less likely' to get and spread Covid-19
Fully vaccinated travellers are less likely to get and spread Covid-19, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, it still warns travellers against visiting Malaysia.
Indonesia eases Covid-19 test rules for domestic travel
JAKARTA (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Fully vaccinated domestic travellers no longer need to undergo a Covid-19 test in Indonesia from Tuesday (March 8) as the government eased restrictions amid a downward trend in cases.
Langkawi needs 60% international travellers, says tourism association
LANGKAWI: The island resort is crying out for more foreign tourists, with only 376 of them arriving since the international tourism bubble pilot project began last month.
Singapore to expand no-quarantine scheme for vaccinated travellers
Fully vaccinated travellers from eight countries will be able to enter Singapore without quarantine from Tuesday, as the business hub eases restrictions and gears up to live with the coronavirus.
Travellers’ confidence low
PETALING JAYA: Travellers remain cautious even though domestic tourism is allowed for those who are fully vaccinated since Aug 10.
Dr Wee lauds decision to allow selected travellers to travel overseas without MyTravelPass
PETALING JAYA: The decision to allow selected travellers, including students, to travel overseas without the MyTravelPass has been commended by the Transport Minister.
Boost for domestic tourism
ALLOWING interstate travel to revive domestic tourism will soon be discussed by the government, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
Nancy: Govt to look at domestic tourism revival by allowing interstate travel again
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will discuss in the next few days the possibility of allowing interstate travel to help revive domestic tourism, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Not fully vaccinated travellers can enter
A PICK-UP in international tourism growth is expected after the government scaled back quarantine restrictions for inbound travellers who have not received a primary course of Covid-19 vaccines, in a move set to take effect this week.
New Zealand to ease Auckland domestic border curbs in mid-Dec
WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Domestic borders around New Zealand's largest city Auckland will reopen from Dec. 15 for fully vaccinated people and those with negative COVID-19 test results, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday.
Swab tests no longer needed for fully-vaxxed entering Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR: Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to undergo swab tests to enter Sabah starting Dec 1, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Indonesia cuts quarantine period for foreign visitors to three days
The Indonesian government has decided to reduce the mandatory quarantine period for international travellers, both Indonesian citizens and foreigners, from five to three days, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday.
Langkawi’s top hotels enjoy high occupancy
LANGKAWI: Five-star hotels on the island are reporting high occupancy with attractive promotional rates being offered as the island is reopened for fully vaccinated domestic travellers.
Qantas expects to return to pre-pandemic domestic capacity by January
SYDNEY: Qantas Airways Ltd expects to get back to flying 100% of its pre-Covid-19 domestic capacity by January as Australian state borders open up due to surging vaccination rates, the airline’s chief executive said yesterday.
Sabah tourism players waiting for state SOP first
KOTA KINABALU: Most tourism-related businesses in Sabah are choosing to wait for the latest SOP from the state government although the National Security Council has allowed more activities and freedoms for fully vaccinated people.
UK relaxes travel restrictions for vaccinated Bruneians
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/Asia News Network): The United Kingdom (UK) announced a simplified system for international travel in light of its domestic vaccine rollout success with Bruneians also set to benefit.
'Welcome back world!': Australia fully reopens borders after two years
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of pandemic-related closings as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends.
Ramadan bustle returns
THE country has seen a decline in daily Covid-19 cases in the past few weeks despite the continued relaxation of pandemic rules and an increase in public mobility.
Aviation industry set to soar
PETALING JAYA: A full border re-opening in April and further relaxations on entry requirements have been the best measures to get the aviation industry back on its feet.
