“K-Culture Festival 2022” in Seoul from Sept 30 to Oct 8
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) together with the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President JUNG Kil-hwa, KOFICE) will host the “K-Culture Festival 2022” in Gwanghwamun Square and Jamsil Sports Complex from September 30 (Fri) to October 8 (Sat), where there is everything about Korean culture (Hallyu). This […]
Taiwan to drop the Quarantine policy for tourists from mid of October
Taiwan: The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) of Taiwan on Thursday (Sep 22) announced that it will adjust the quarantine policy for arriving travellers in two phases. After observing the COVID-19 situation for a week, in the first phase starting 00:00 on September 29 (incoming flight’s scheduled arrival time), the CECC will adopt the rule […]
Thailand to remove the requirement of vaccination proof or ATK test results for international travellers from Oct 1
International travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results from 1 October, 2022. Bangkok – Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Sep 23) announced the ending of the nationwide COVID-19 Emergency Decree on 30 September 2022, as the kingdom reclassifies COVID-19 from ‘a dangerous […]
Architectural Tourism In Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs to consider developing architectural tourism to create new product offerings that will boost the vibrancy of the state and tourism in general. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment cum Sabah Tourism Board (STB) chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said Sabah’s cultural elements are diverse and should play a part in the […]
Hong Kong is likely to drop its Hotel Quarantine Policy for inbound travellers from early October
Hong Kong: Hong Kong might remove its COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for inbound travellers from early October, as per the media reports. On Tuesday (Sep 20), Chief Executive John Lee said during a press briefing, ” “I’m conscious of the need to maintain Hong Kong’s competitiveness by ensuring that we have a good connectivity.” “We […]
Korea is in full gear to host the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
Korea: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister PARK Bo Gyoon, MCST) submitted an official bid file to host the “2023 Asia Football Confederation Asian Cup (Asian Cup)” on September 15 (Thur) and will join forces with Korea Football Association (KFA) and local governments, and put forth great efforts to be the host country […]
Charlie Puth reimagines the sights and sounds of Singapore
Singapore – Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is partnering with Warner Music Singapore and GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth in a creative collaboration to showcase Singapore’s destination offerings, as part of STB’s SingapoReimagine campaign. The international recovery campaign welcomes travellers to realise their passion for travel through fresh and innovative experiences in Singapore. The collaboration, […]
El Al Airlines direct flight between Tel Aviv-Tokyo from March 2023
Jerusalem, Israel: El Al Israel Airlines is to begin direct flights from Tel Aviv to Tokyo from March 2023, according to a news agency Reuters report. According to the news agency, the plan has been buoyed by Saudi Arabia’s announcement, during a visit by US President Joe Biden in July, that it would allow overhead […]
New ‘Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse’ theme park to open in Thailand this October
World’s first fully-branded Columbia Pictures movie theme park will feature rides and attractions from Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Hotel Transylvania, and other blockbusters. Bangkok – Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Falls have confirmed that the world’s first fully-branded Columbia Pictures movie theme park – Columbia Pictures’ Aquaverse – will open in Thailand on 12 October 2022. Mr. […]
World Heritage City Forum to Gather Heritage Experts in Korea
Korea: The World Heritage City Forum is taking place at Suwon Convention Center in Suwon from September 29 (Thu) – 30 (Fri) and is expected to welcome around 500 delegates. First launched in September 2021, the World Heritage City Forum serves as an opportunity for networking between the World Heritage City networks centred around Suwon, […]
