Quarantine Time in Hong Kong Reduced – Restrictions Eased for Vaccinated Travelers
In June this year, Hong Kong announced that vaccinated travellers would be granted reduced quarantine time; according to these new measures, those who have received…
The Maldives Looks to Attract New Investors – 16 Islands Put Up for Auction
In a bid to draw investors, the Maldives has come up with several initiatives including auctioning 16 of its uninhabited islands. Investors had the chance…
Australia-Singapore Travel Bubble Status Updated – Likely to Begin at Year’s End
The much-anticipated Australia and Singapore travel bubble may launch by the end of 2021 according to Dan Tehan, the Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and…
All Qatar Hotels Achieve “Qatar Clean” Certification – A Promising Boost for Tourism
As highlighted in a press release on 20th June 2021, all Qatar National Tourism Council-licensed hotels are now certified as being “Qatar Clean”. This programme…
Ecofest 2021 Held in Gladstone – A Celebration of World Environment Day
Billed as the largest environmental awareness event in Central Queensland, Ecofest 2021 took place in Gladstone, Australia. It was held on 6th June (Sunday) 2021…
Countries Plan for Vaccine Tourism – The Maldives to Promote ‘Vaccine Vacations’
Certain countries are planning to launch what is being called vaccine tourism whereby tourists can receive a COVID-19 vaccination on their holiday. One nation which…
South Korea & Singapore Consider Travel Bubble – Quarantine-free Travel a Possibility
In March 2021, South Korea and Singapore entered discussions on beginning an air travel bubble that could potentially open the door for those from the…
Novel COVID-19 Breath Test Approved in Singapore – Trial Run in Progress
In May 2021, Singapore approved the use of a COVID-19 breath test that detects and offers accurate results, just one minute after being administered. A…
The Maldives Looks to Attract More Investors – Some Islands to be Auctioned Off
The Maldives government has launched several new initiatives to attract both local and foreign investment that it hopes will boost the economy. Its concept of…
Singapore & Malaysia Begin Cross-Border Travel – Move Based on Compassionate Grounds
From 17th May 2021, Singapore and Malaysia allowed citizens to travel between the borders of the two countries; however, for the time being, this is…