Month: December 2021

Vietnam has marked its Expo 2020 Dubai national day with a cultural performance from top artists, including a rendition of the UNESCO-recognised song ‘Quan ho son in Bac Ninh’.

A pulmonologist at Siriraj Hospital has explained that the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant in Kalasin province might indicate a limited range of airborne transmissibility. Dr Nithipat Jearakul, Head of the Department of Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis at Siriraj Hospital, said he Omicron strain might be able to spread via short-range aerosol transmission. … Read more

With New Year celebrations just around the corner amidst the increase of Omicron cases, the Prime Minister has reminded event organizers to strictly comply with the Covid Free Settings, while urging the general public to always have a mask on. In his Facebook post, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha asked everyone to always wear a … Read more

The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority has issued an air operator’s certificate to Norse Atlantic Airways. The new airline is on track to start transatlantic flights in spring 2022. 

The plight of Scottish travel has been laid bare by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association, as travel agencies stand empty on what is usually the biggest holiday purchase day of the year.

Authorities have confirmed that Thailand now has 740 confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, about 34% of which are community infections. According to Dr Supakit Sirilak, chief of the Department of Medical Sciences, 489 of the cases were international arrivals while 251 were local transmissions. He noted, however, that face masks, social distancing and … Read more

Vietnam is preparing to celebrate its national day at Expo 2020 in Dubai. Proceedings will begin with an opening flag-raising ceremony and a beautiful traditional art performance.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will extend the temporary closure of entertainment venues until January 15 to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang has issued an announcement of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on Orders of Temporary Closure of Premises (No. 48), stating that the Governor of Bangkok, with the approval … Read more

With families enjoying the festive holidays and thoughts turning to sunny climates for 2022, travellers looking for their next holiday are reminded to check for financial protection when booking.

A new analysis of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council has revealed 205,000 tourism jobs across the UK predicted to remain unfilled by the end of this year.