hldHong Kong struggles to win back tourists, ‘World City’ crown | Business and Economy
Hong Kong, China – Early last year, when COVID cases in Hong Kong surged and the government closed schools and
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Tourism
‘They don’t respect us’: Backlash in Bali as Russians flee war | Russia-Ukraine war
Bali, Indonesia – Russians have poured into Bali in droves since the invasion of Ukraine. In Indonesia’s most popular destination,
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China to resume issuing all visa types for first time since 2020 | Coronavirus pandemic News
China says it will start issuing all categories of visas to foreigners from Wednesday, March 15, 2023. China says it
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After political violence, Peru reckons with economic fallout | Business and Economy News
Lima, Peru — The anti-government protests that killed dozens and dealt body blows to some of Peru’s most critical sectors
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Nepal says tourists trekking in Himalayas must hire local guides | Tourism News
The rule, which will come into effect from April 1, is aimed at ensuring the safety of travellers and creating
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China to resume visas for South Koreans after COVID row | Aviation
Move comes after Seoul last week scrapped COVID-related travel restrictions for arrivals from China. China will resume short-term visas for
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China to reopen borders with Hong Kong, Macau after COVID closure | Coronavirus pandemic News
Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses. China has announced it
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Malaysia’s tourism recovery stumbles as Thailand, Vietnam cash in | Tourism
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – For Arthur Wilkinson, a Penang-born entrepreneur who opened Malaysia’s first flotation therapy centre on his tropical
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China suspends short-term visas for S Koreans over COVID curbs | Coronavirus pandemic News
Beijing takes first retaliatory move against countries that have introduced new measures on arrivals from China amid a surge in
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Australia’s battered tourism puts hope in China’s reopening | Business and Economy
Sydney, Australia – CBT Holidays, a Sydney-based tour company, hopes the reopening of China’s borders will revive Australia’s tourism sector
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