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Thais are first tourists as Taiwan ends Covid quarantine rules
Published on 13/10/2022
» TAOYUAN, Taiwan: Taiwan began welcoming back visitors on Thursday after finally ending mandatory quarantines to control the spread of Covid-19, with gifts of cuddly toy black bears for the first tour group. that stepped off the plane from Bangkok shortly after midnight.
Ghibli theme park prepares for visitors
Published on 12/10/2022
» Beyond the gates, a whimsical world awaits, complete with a fluffy Cat Bus, the toothy grin of Totoro and a life-sized No-Face seated on a train: welcome to Ghibli Park.
Global tourism recovering, but not back to pre-pandemic levels
AFP, Published on 12/05/2022
» PARIS: Global tourism is roaring back to life despite Covid travel headaches and the effects of the war in Ukraine, but it has yet to return to its pre-pandemic health.
Big spenders sought to spur the economy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2022
» A new committee will be formed to direct measures aimed at attracting more foreign visitors with high purchasing power to Thailand, the government said on Friday, as part of efforts to spur the local economy.
Japan extends ban on entry for tourists
Life, Published on 13/01/2022
» The Japanese government will further extend its entry ban on non-resident foreigners until the end of February, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said this week.
Super Nintendo World finally opens
Business, Published on 19/03/2021
» OSAKA: Here we go! After months of pandemic delays, Nintendo Co's first ever theme park, featuring a "Mario Kart" ride in a real-life Bowser's Castle, opened in Japan yesterday to delighted fans.
Disney World reopens as WHO urges virus caution
AFP, Published on 12/07/2020
» ORLANDO: Florida's Walt Disney World theme park reopened Saturday in a state hard hit by the coronavirus, as the World Health Organization issued a fresh warning that countries should step up pandemic restrictions.
Machu Picchu July reopening ruled out over fears of virus spread
AFP, Published on 22/06/2020
» LIMA: The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, a jewel of Peruvian tourism, will not reopen in July as originally scheduled due to concerns over the coronavirus, local media reported Sunday.
Acropolis in Athens reopens after virus shutdown
AFP, Published on 18/05/2020
» ATHENS: Greece reopened the Acropolis in Athens and all open-air archaeological sites in the country to the public on Monday after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Govt introduces strict financial conditions for visitors from Taiwan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2019
» Individual travellers from Taiwan visiting Thailand will be required to provide financial details to obtain a visitor's visa starting next month, according to local news reports.