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STB: We look forward to Grand Prix’s return next year.
Red Flag for Singapore Grand Prix
More than 380 businesses have signed up for Macau Ready Go! , and more are being encouraged to join.
Macau reveals big deals to drive business
Myanmar plans to create “travel bubbles” through bilateral agreements with neighbouring countries.
Myanmar’s 1-2-3 steps to recovery
Gamescom Asia will take place 14-17 October, 2021 at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre.
gamescom asia in Singapore postponed to 2021
“Bali is the capital of tourism in Indonesia,” said Nia Niscaya, deputy minister for Marketing, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia.
Bali to lead efforts to stimulate international tourism in Indonesia
Visitors to Sri Lanka will be able to move around the country from August 1 but public transport is not advised.
Sri Lanka ready to reopen on August 1
The Maldives says the isolation of its scattered islands helps visitors to stay safe
Maldives eyes July reopening for visitors
Malaysia should give domestic tourism priority, says MATTA.
Domestic can be fantastic, says MATTA
Indonesia is launching a series of CHS protocols as part of its “Thoughtful Indonesia” messaging. (Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia)
Don’t be surprised to see ‘Thoughtful Indonesia’ instead of ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ for awhile
Foreign surfers will have to wait a while longer to get back into the water.
Not so fast: Bali governor closes surf beaches
Japan lifted spirits with fireworks across the nation.
Japan’s Go to Travel campaign will target domestic tourists
Even as destinations continue to take a cautious approach by advising against non-essential travel, country-to-country bubbles and safe “green lanes” are being negotiated.
Coronavirus Travel: When are countries in Asia Pacific reopening to tourists?
Vietnam plans to limit the number of destinations that tourists can visit to a certain number of islands in the country such as Phu Quoc (pictured).
Vietnam eyes reopening of borders
Corona takes some of her first steps at Bali Safari Park.
A kid called Corona arrives at Bali Safari Park
The rave weekend line-up includes international and local headliners such as American DJ Diplo, British DJ Christina Novelli and singer-songwriter Jasmine Sokko.
Missing Zouk? This is a Zoom dance party you won’t want to miss out on
With firm control over the containment of COVID-19, the Macao SAR Government’s next step: economic recovery and reopening the tourism sector. CREDIT: Macao Government Tourism Office USA
Macau's Next Chapter: Hotels and Travel Industry Unite
The Thai government is proposing to issue coupons for hotel stays. Pictured here Best Western Premier Pattaya.
Thailand to offer discounted hotel stays to drive tourism economy
Philippines’ Department of Tourism will allow accommodations to resume operations at 50% capacity once the region has been placed under a modified general community quarantine.
Philippines to allow hotels to resume operations at 50% capacity
Hello Hong Kong! will offer locals and international tourists tips and offers for exploring off-the-beaten track locations, for example Tai Po Kau for forest bathing
Hong Kong announces tourism campaign while weighing up potential ‘travel bubbles’
The Singapore government noted that sectors such as aviation and tourism “will take longer to reopen fully, given the restrictions on global travel for the foreseeable future”.
Singapore rolls out landmark S$33 billion Fortitude Budget

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