THAILAND REMAINS OPEN FOR ALL VISITORS
THAILAND REMAINS OPEN FOR ALL VISITORS - Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Yuthasak Supasorn has confirmed that the Special Tourist Visa program is still ongoing and open to all countries, including the UK. Bangkok and five other provinces are currently under restrictions but this has not had any effect on the number of STV applicants wanting a relaxing beach holiday in Thailand. Tourists can also fly to the country using the 45-day tourist visa that enables you to visit the kingdom for up to 90 days. It's just like Quarantine in Th…
TOP IDEAS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE VACATION
Photo by Marianela O.M on Unsplash TOP IDEAS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE VACATION - 2020 has not been a good year for travel enthusiasts. As travel restrictions start to lift and resorts and others in the industry find ways to offer safe vacations, travel is starting to open up again for 2021. If you’ve missed out on your usual trips this year, then you might want to make up for it with an unforgettable vacation in 2021. But where should you do it? Book An Experience Vacation Instead of just booking your usual trip, and going sightseeing or…
BANGKOK NAMED 'BEST LEISURE CITY IN ASIA-PACIFIC' FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
BANGKOK NAMED 'BEST LEISURE CITY IN ASIA-PACIFIC' FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR - Readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific have once again named Bangkok the 'Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific', helping Thailand's capital city retain its crown for the fifth consecutive year. This also marks a record 10th time Bangkok has won this award since 2008. Each year , Business Traveller Asia-Pacific confers the awards based on votes cast by its readers and subscribers. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Autho…
CHASING THE AURORA BOREALIS IN ALASKA
CHASING THE AURORA BOREALIS IN ALASKA - What do walrus heads, warriors and dragons all have in common? They all play a role in the mythos surrounding the aurora borealis. Nowadays we look to the heavens and know that electrons from space are colliding with nitrogen and oxygen gases in the sky to create ethereal auroras in greens, reds, pinks and blues. But in the days of yore peoples would craft fantastic stories about what was occurring in the night sky. Here in Alaska, the most well-known aurora legend told by the indigenous people of the …
A WARM MESSAGES FROM NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Delivers a Dose of Kiwi Hospitality - A series of films showcasing New Zealand's values of kaitiakitanga (care for the land), manaakitanga (hospitality), integrity, and ingenuity were launched today in Singapore The series is produced in partnership between Tourism New Zealand, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Ministry for Primary Industries, Education New Zealand, and New Zealand Story. The films aim to showcase New Zealand as a great place to live, study in, buy products from, invest in, and visit again when the tim…
DESPITE JAPAN'S EFFORTS TO REVIVE THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY, A DEAL ACTIVITY LIKELY TO REMAIN SUBDUED
Despite Japan's efforts to revive the travel and tourism industry, a deal activity likely to remain subdued The global travel and tourism industry is among the worst hit due to COVID-19 pandemic and deal activity in the sector is muted. Japan too is not an exception, though the country seems to be keen on reviving the industry by introducing new initiatives. However, with the resurgence of new COVID-19 cases and mixed response amid criticism and concerns over the second wave of infections, the deal-making sentiment is expected to remain su…
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