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The UK government said arrivals from countries where the Covid-19 outbreak is not under control will be subject to quarantines. Credit: Tomek Baginski/Unsplash
UK no-quarantine list stirs up interest – and confusion – over travel to Asia
Sabah Tourism Board's BahMariLah campaign hopes to encourage domestic tourists to explore the state. Credit: yusnizam/Getty Images
Surge in travel deals to encourage domestic tourism in Malaysia
Through safety protocols launched, Indonesia is keen to gain traveller trust in the country. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy
Indonesia puts trust at centre of tourism recovery campaign
Foreign arrivals to Thailand are currently subject to 14 days of quarantine at their own expense in the country. Credit: boonchai wedmakawand/Getty Images
Thailand cautiously reopens doors to some foreigners
Singapore, Malaysia agree to allow cross-border travel for some residents and business travellers. Credit: Kinsei-TGS/Getty Images
Singapore, Malaysia set up 'green lane' for cross-border travel
Madame Tussauds among the first crop of Singapore attractions that have received approval to resume operations
Green light given for Singapore's attractions and tours to start reopening in July
Europe is keen to lift travel restrictions on citizens from countries which had the coronavirus outbreak under control. Credit: Jorisvo/Getty Images
Europe reopens borders to select countries in July
The aspirational relaunch campaign aims to restore the island's tourism industry.
Phuket Imagine campaign to revive tourism-hit sector
Ori9in, a collaboration with British chef James Noble, will open its doors in October 2020.
Banyan Tree Group plants gourmet organic farm in Chiang Mai
ATEC research shows that a third of tourism businesses will not benefit from the domestic tourism market. Credit: Lukas Bischoff/Getty Images
Domestic travel not a solution for Australia's tourism woes
When international flights are allowed again, the first key target markets include Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Credit: galitskaya/Getty
Penang puts up concerted efforts to revive tourism
Phuket is envisioned as a resort island "prototype" under the government's push to attract high-end travellers from abroad. Credit: Sabina Berezina/Getty Images
Can Thailand forge a post-pandemic future as a high-end tourism destination?
To revitalise Macau’s tourism sector, the US$35 million scheme offers local tours covering both traditional heritage sights and integrated resort attractions.
New campaign gets Macau's trade and residents ready for local tours
Tourists entering Dubai are required to present recent Covid-19 negative certificate or undergo testing at Dubai airports.
Dubai reopens doors to foreign tourists from 7 July
The NTO seeks to revive Hong Kong tourism beginning with revitalising the local market.
Hong Kong launches campaign to boost holidays at home
The implementation of these sanitisation plans is mandatory for businesses that are reopening, says Switzerland Tourism.
Switzerland keeps 'Clean & Safe' with new sanitisation label
Si Chuan Dou Hua will be moving away from its traditional communal-style dining to serve individually plated food as part of its social distancing measures.
Hotel restaurants gear up for business again as Singapore enters Phase 2 reopening
Travel freedom is now restored in Japan with the latest easing of coronavirus curbs.
Japan takes gradual steps towards reopening borders
Thailand injects 22.4 billion baht to spur domestic travel (Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand).
Domestic tourism in Thailand gets 22.4-billion-baht boost
Australia is keeping its borders closed to international travel to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Credit: africanpix/Getty Images)
Australia likely to remain closed until 2021

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