Articles tagged “reopening travel”

Tourism

China’s Great Reopening: Take 2

Remember the grand announcement of the “Chinese are coming” extravaganza in 2023? Turns out it was more of a slow dance than a stampede. Will 2024 finally be the year for the potential great return of the Chinese tourist?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

China’s Great Reopening: Take 2

Tourism

Thailand Saw 1 Million Chinese Visitors From January to Mid-May

China's reopening has been a huge boon for tourism throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region, and destinations like Thailand are getting a major economic boost from Beijing finally easing its enormously strict travel restrictions.

Reuters | 11 months ago

Thailand Saw 1 Million Chinese Visitors From January to Mid-May

Tourism

Travel Isn’t Ready for the Return of Chinese Tourists

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at outbound Chinese travel, the boom in hospitality hiring, and Travelport’s purchase of Deem.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Travel Isn’t Ready for the Return of Chinese Tourists

Tourism

Japan Sees Return of Tourists Lift Consumer Sentiment

Japan's economy still has a long way to go to fully recover from the pandemic. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel for businesses heavily reliant on tourism — especially with the country poised to see the large-scale return of Chinese tourists.

Leika Kihara, Reuters | 1 year ago

Japan Sees Return of Tourists Lift Consumer Sentiment

Coronavirus

Singapore Lifts Covid Travel and Public Mask Requirements

Singapore is moving to the next stage of reopening after maintaining a stable COVID situation over the recent months. Travelers and the public can say goodbye to mandatory masks and contact-tracing apps.

Chen Lin, Reuters | 1 year ago

Singapore Lifts Covid Travel and Public Mask Requirements

Airlines

Airlines Forced to Wait Before Making the Most of China Reopening

Travel is returning to China, but don't expect the floodgates to open just yet as airlines and governments opt to tread cautiously.

Jamie Freed, Allison Lampert and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters | 1 year ago

Airlines Forced to Wait Before Making the Most of China Reopening

Tourism

New Zealand Fully Reopens Borders to Tourists For the First Time in Two Years

August is off to a great start as New Zealand has finally reopened its borders fully after March 2020. However, travelers would still need to take two tests after arriving — not too much to ask, considering it’s New Zealand.

Lucy Craymer, Reuters | 2 years ago

New Zealand Fully Reopens Borders to Tourists For the First Time in Two Years

Tourism

Japan Mulls Bringing Back Travel Subsidy Program — Reports

Japan may have fallen behind other Asian destinations in reopening its borders, but it surely doesn't want to be left out in the race as travelers look eastward.

Tetsushi Kajimoto, Reuters | 2 years ago

Japan Mulls Bringing Back Travel Subsidy Program — Reports

Tourism

Japan Will Test Reopening With Select Triple Vaccinated Tourists

One of the most reticent Asian destinations is finally looking to reopen to tourists, but not before a trial run.

Elaine Lies, Reuters | 2 years ago

Japan Will Test Reopening With Select Triple Vaccinated Tourists

Tourism

New Zealand to Accelerate Border Reopening After 2 Years of Closure

Although news of New Zealand's long-awaited reopening provided an immediate boost to the country's airline and travel stocks, the country still has a long road to reaching pre-Covid tourism metrics. Especially as it's uncertain when visitors from the lucrative Chinese market will return.

Lucy Craymer, Reuters | 2 years ago

New Zealand to Accelerate Border Reopening After 2 Years of Closure