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travel-and-tourism1 year ago

Thailand Expands Visa-Free Entry to 93 Nations to Boost Tourism

Thailand has expanded its visa-free entry scheme to 93 countries, allowing visitors to stay for up to 60 days, in an effort to boost its tourism industry. The country also introduced a new five-year visa for remote workers and extended a waiver on hoteliers' operating fees. Despite a 35% increase in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2024, numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels. Concerns have been raised about the country's infrastructure and safety issues potentially affecting the tourist experience.

via BBC.com|
#economy#infrastructure#thailand
travel2 years ago

China Implements Visa-Free Entry for Citizens from 5 EU Countries

China has announced that citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia will be able to travel visa-free to China for a year starting December 1. The visa-free policy allows for a stay of up to 15 days for purposes such as business, tourism, family visits, and transit. The decision has been welcomed by foreign ministers and ambassadors, who hope that the measures will eventually be extended to all EU member states, facilitating deeper personal, cultural, and economic relations between China and the EU.

via POLITICO Europe|
#business#china#eu-countries
travel2 years ago

China's Visa-Free Entry Initiative to Boost European Tourism

China will allow citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia to enter the country visa-free for up to 15 days starting from 1 December. The trial program aims to boost business and tourism and will be in effect for one year. China's strict pandemic measures had previously discouraged international travel, but with the lifting of restrictions, the country is seeking to attract visitors. The move comes as interest in China as a tourist destination among Europeans has surged, with a significant increase in bookings compared to previous years. China is also investing in tourism infrastructure and promoting cultural attractions to further encourage inbound tourism.

via Euronews|
#china#european-countries#pandemic
travel2 years ago

China Implements Visa-Free Entry for Citizens of France, Germany, and Italy

China will temporarily exempt citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia from needing visas to visit the country from December 1 to November 30 next year, in an effort to boost post-pandemic tourism. The move comes as China aims to revive its tourism sector and improve its global image after clashing with Western countries on various issues. The decision was welcomed by diplomats and is expected to facilitate travel and enhance people-to-people exchanges.

via Reuters|
#boost#china#post-pandemic
travel2 years ago

Singapore Surpasses Japan as World's Most Powerful Passport

Singapore has surpassed Japan to claim the top spot in the ranking of the world's most powerful passports, with Singaporeans enjoying visa-free entry to 192 destinations. Germany, Italy, and Spain tied for second place, while Japan dropped to third place along with several other countries. The United States, once ranked first, now sits at eighth place due to its lack of visa reciprocity. Afghanistan has the least powerful passport, with access to only 27 destinations.

via Al Jazeera English|
#japan#passports#ranking
travel2 years ago

Maldives Emerges as South Asia's Most Powerful Passport in 2023

Singapore has overtaken Japan to become the country with the world's most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 192 global destinations, according to the Henley Passport Index. Japan dropped to third place, while the US slid to eighth place. The UK jumped two places to fourth. Singapore's passport is highly sought after, but obtaining citizenship is challenging, with strict criteria in place. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association.

via NDTV|
#henley-passport-index#japan#passport