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Articles tagged “visa waiver”

Tourism

Chinese Travelers Are Still Cautious About Visiting the U.S. Here’s Why.

If you thought that by increasing flight capacity and stabilizing prices, the floodgates would open for Chinese travelers to enter U.S., then you may want to read this…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Chinese Travelers Are Still Cautious About Visiting the U.S. Here’s Why.

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 | 4 months ago

China’s Great Reopening: Take 2

Tourism

China and Thailand Agree on Permanent Visa Waiver from March

You know China is serious about boosting inbound tourism when in a span of less than two months the country has announced visa waivers for 8 countries.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

China and Thailand Agree on Permanent Visa Waiver from March

Tourism

China Eases Visa Rules for U.S. Tourists

China's opening up, but if the airlines don’t step up their flight game, we might be looking at even crazier airfare hikes with all these eager travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

China Eases Visa Rules for U.S. Tourists

Airlines

Southwest Airlines’ Meltdown Fine

Today's podcast looks at Southwest’s huge fine, visa free travel, and solo married travelers.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Southwest Airlines’ Meltdown Fine

Tourism

Ask Skift: How Does Visa-Free Travel Impact Tourism?

More governments are waiving visitor visa requirements to help attract tourists.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Ask Skift: How Does Visa-Free Travel Impact Tourism?

Online Travel

Trip.com: Easy Visa Rules Would Lift Chinese Travel

The Chinese travelers have changed and destinations that want them to visit, need to pay attention to what they want and how they can cater to them.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Trip.com: Easy Visa Rules Would Lift Chinese Travel

News Blog

Kenya to Remove Visa Requirement for All Visitors

Visitors to Kenya will no longer need a visa to enter the East African nation starting in January, President William Ruto announced on Tuesday. Ruto said Kenyan officials had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorization prior to arrival, which would eliminate the need to apply for a…

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

Tourism

Indonesia Considers Visa Waiver for Indian Travelers: India Report

If finalised, Indonesia's initiative of visa-free entry to Indians will help the island nation in tapping the massive tourism potential coming from India.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 5 months ago

Indonesia Considers Visa Waiver for Indian Travelers: India Report

News Blog

Sri Lanka Launches First Global Tourism Campaign in 16 Years

Sri Lanka has finally announced its plans to roll out its global tourism marketing campaign urging tourists “You’ll Come Back For More,” marking the first such campaign since 2007.   Skift had earlier highlighted the country's 16-year gap in robust tourism promotion. The country had developed a comprehensive consumer campaign in 2021, which had then…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago