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The past and future of Busan as an international convention city

The past and future of Busan as an international convention city

Having attracted and hosted countless international conventions, Busan has grown into one of the world’s top international convention cities. Ranked 4th in Asia and 12th in the world, according to the Union of International Associations’ rankings of international convention cities, Busan continues to raise its status as a major MICE (meeting, incentives, convention, and exhibitions) […]

International flights from mid-September on cards for Vietnam

International flights from mid-September on cards for Vietnam

Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority is working on a plan to resume international flights from 15 September with all passengers quarantined for 14 days upon arrival in the country, according to a post on the government’s website, which cited Dinh Viet Thang, director of Civil Aviation Authority. Japan and South Korea are first on the list. […]

Vietjet self-handled ground operations at Noi Bai International Airport

Vietjet self-handled ground operations at Noi Bai International Airport

The new-age carrier Vietjet officially self-handled its ground operations at the Noi Bai International Airport in the capital Hanoi, becoming the first ever private carrier to set up its own ground handling arm in Vietnam. The move aims to improve the airline’s service quality, independently and flexibly adjust its own flight schedule to meet seasonal […]

International tourist numbers down 65% in 2020

International tourist numbers down 65% in 2020

International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization showing the severe impact COVID-19 has had on the sector. According to the new issue of the World Tourism Barometer from the United Nations specialized agency, international tourist arrivals dropped by 65% during the first […]

International tourist numbers down 65% in first half of 2020: UNWTO

International tourist numbers down 65% in first half of 2020: UNWTO

International tourist arrivals plunged 93% in June when compared to 2019, with the latest data from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) showing the severe impact COVID-19 has had on the sector. According to the new issue of the World Tourism Barometer from the UN specialised agency, international tourist arrivals dropped by 65% during the […]

Vietjet to resume international flights to Japan, Korea and Taiwan

Vietjet to resume international flights to Japan, Korea and Taiwan

Vietjet plans to resume regular international flights to Japan, Korea and Taiwan from 29 September to meet the needs of passengers for safe learning, working and travelling. The airline will operate one flight on the Ho Chi Minh City-Tokyo route (Narita, Japan) on Tuesdays; one flight on the Ho Chi Minh City-Seoul (Incheon, the RoK) […]

Air Canada offers free COVID-19 insurance to international travelers

Air Canada offers free COVID-19 insurance to international travelers

Air Canada today announced that it is including complimentary COVID-19 emergency medical & quarantine insurance for eligible customers booking round-trip international flights. The coverage, available for new bookings made in Canada from September 17 until October 31, 2020, inclusive, provides emergency medical and quarantine insurance designed to give customers added confidence when booking flights and […]

Confidence in international travel still low

Confidence in international travel still low

Findings of The New World of Travel report by Skyscanner have revealed that confidence in international travel is still low. 24% of Europeans believe it is safe to travel internationally now, compared to 21% of travellers in the Americas and just 10% in Asia-Pacific. Search patterns for domestic, regional and international flights reflect this sentiment. […]

American Airlines aims to open international markets with preflight COVID-19 testing

American Airlines aims to open international markets with preflight COVID-19 testing

As part of an ongoing effort to help protect customer health and safety, inspire confidence in air travel and advance the industry’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering preflight COVID-19 testing for customers traveling to international destinations, starting with Jamaica and the Bahamas. The […]

Morocco reopens to international visitors

Morocco reopens to international visitors

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) has confirmed that the country’s border regulations have been relaxed to international visitors, including passengers from the UK. As of 1 October, travellers who do not require a visa can enter the country on presenting a negative Covid-19 PCR test where the results are dated no more than 72 […]

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