Strong Start for Sabah Tourism
KOTA KINABALU – Sabah begins the year with the resumption of its first flight from Hong Kong. The flight which arrived on 2nd January and was received with a welcome ceremony at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport brought in 138 passengers. Reinstated by AirAsia, the HKG-BKI route will operate twice a week, every Wednesday and […]
Travelers arriving in Taiwan from China and transiting through Hong Kong or Macao must provide negative COVID-19 tests from Jan 6
Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced today (January 3) that, from January 6-31, 2023 (scheduled flight arrival time), passengers arriving in Taiwan on flights originating from China and transiting through Hong Kong or Macao must present a PCR test within 48 hours prior to boarding their flight at their place of departure or a […]
Covid-19: South Korea to impose mandatory tests for travelers from Hong Kong, Macao
SEOUL: In a recent development, South Korea announced to impose of mandatory COVID-19 tests on travellers from Hong Kong and Macao from Jan 7, 2023. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Tuesday (Jan 3), “Effective Jan 7, travellers from Hong Kong and Macao would be required to submit a negative result from […]
Several flights were affected after the power outage at the Philippines airport
Around hundreds of domestic and international flights at the Manila airport in the Philippines were either delayed, cancelled, or diverted Sunday (Jan 1) due to a power outage that hampered air traffic operations. Some of the flights are: January 1, 2023 PR 118 Manila-Toronto (4 hours delayed)PR 102 Manila-Los Angeles (4 hours delayed)PR 104 Manila-San […]
Covid-19: Malaysia announces travel curbs for travelers from China
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia announced that all travelers from china, arriving in the nation will have to undergo temperature screening checks for fever. Those who are found to have a fever, are symptomatic, or have self-declared their symptoms will then be sent to a quarantine center or to the health authorities for further checks. The country’s […]
Covid-19: South Korea to impose travel measures for travelers from china
Seoul: South Korea on Friday (Dec 30) announced to limit travelers from mainland China, imposing visa restrictions, and testing requirements, and limiting flights citing reports of a covid surge in china. Recently Italy, Taiwan, Japan, India, and the United States announced covid-19 travel measures for travelers from china. Seoul’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Friday, “Until […]
2023 New Year’s Bell Ringing Ceremony at Bosingak Pavilion
Seoul, Korea: The New Year’s Bell Ringing Ceremony at Bosingak Belfry is back for the first time in 3 years. This year’s theme of “Ringing of the heart, beginning of hope” will also be shown through a live broadcast at Gwanghwamun Square and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). The ringing ceremony will feature 14 civil representatives […]
“Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” concludes 2022 with 1.5 trillion Baht tourism revenue
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” New Year celebrations in Bangkok and Songkhla and providing support for other events throughout the kingdom to conclude 2022 with 1.5 trillion in total tourism revenue as targeted. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “Thailand’s total visitor arrivals for 2022 is expected to […]
Covid-19: Taiwan to test arrivals from China from Jan 1
Taiwan, Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on Wednesday (Dec 28) that, in response to the rising cases in China and to detect high-risk variants in a timely manner, passengers arriving in Taiwan from four Chinese destinations with direct cross-strait flights and those coming to Taiwan through the special travel arrangement for the residents of […]
Hong Kong drops on-arrival PCR tests for inbound travelers
Hong Kong to drop the mandatory PCR COVID-19 test requirement for international arrivals, the city’s leader, John Lee, announced on Wednesday (Dec 28). With effect from Thursday (Dec 29), International travelers entering Hong Kong don’t need to go through on-arrival PCR tests. However, wearing masks still remains compulsory. Vaccine pass that has been required to enter most venues […]
