Articles tagged “visa waiver”

Airlines

Skift India Report: Cathay Pacific’s Plan to Profit From India’s Aviation Boom

As one of the airlines worst affected by the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is identifying significant growth opportunities as part of its post-Covid recovery phase.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 days ago

Skift India Report: Cathay Pacific’s Plan to Profit From India’s Aviation Boom

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Are Ready to Book Trips, But 2019 Levels Are Far Off 

While China easing group tour restrictions is a travel industry leap, don't expect a sudden surge of Chinese tourists. The revival might need a little more time to unfold.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

Chinese Tourists Are Ready to Book Trips, But 2019 Levels Are Far Off 

Airlines

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

The Middle East's aviation sector is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the region's tourism narrative.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

Tourism

Events in Abu Dhabi Will No Longer Pay Tourism Tax

In its effort to position itself as a destination for large-scale events and conferences, Abu Dhabi has been investing in world-class venues. And now it's incentivizing event planners even more by scrapping a 10 percent tax.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Events in Abu Dhabi Will No Longer Pay Tourism Tax

Tourism

7 Questions for the U.S. State Department Official Out to Fix the Visa Delays Mess

Travel executives have taken the U.S. government to task for not remedying more quickly the delay in processing travel visas that they say is costing the U.S. travel industry in big ways. We went to the top government official working on this. She says efforts are now producing real results, and asks for patience.

Dawit Habtemariam | 8 months ago

7 Questions for the U.S. State Department Official Out to Fix the Visa Delays Mess

Tourism

What Will a New U.S. Tourism Czar Actually Do?

Not having a senior-level tourism official has cost the U.S. travel industry billions of dollars and millions of visitors. This new assistant secretary of travel and tourism will be responsible for making up for those many lost opportunities.

Dawit Habtemariam | 9 months ago

What Will a New U.S. Tourism Czar Actually Do?

Tourism

Inbound Travelers to U.S. Spent $802 Million Less in September Than Outbound Travelers

The U.S. is literally leaving millions of dollars on the table each month that the State Department fails to reduce exploding visa wait times.

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

Inbound Travelers to U.S. Spent $802 Million Less in September Than Outbound Travelers

News Blog

Taiwan to End Quarantine for Inbound Arrivals From October 13

In the latest round of easing travel restrictions, tourists coming in to Taiwan will not be asked to undergo mandatory Covid-19 quarantine from October 13, the ministry of health and welfare announced on Thursday. From October 13, inbound arrivals to Taiwan would require to self-monitor for seven days instead of undergoing mandatory quarantine. While the…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 12 months ago

News Blog

Japan Looks to Resume Visa Waiver For Some Countries From October

As Japan learns to live with the virus, the government has indicated plans to ease all travel restrictions in the “not-so-distant future,” which according to the local media could be as early as next month. The relaxation in entry restrictions would entail putting an end to the entry ban on independent tourists, removing the daily…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

News Blog

Taiwan to Resume Visa-Free Entry for Canada, U.S. and Allies from Next Week

Taiwan will be reinstating visa-free entry for visitors from U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and its "diplomatic allies," from September 12. However, visitors would still need to quarantine at home for three days and would need to get tested on arrival. The current cap of 50,000 inbound passengers per week would also remain in…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago