The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory on Hong Kong based on China’s implementation of a national security law widely seen as eroding freedom in the once-autonomous city. “Since the imposition of national security legislation on J... Read more
A Canterbury pilot has recreated the first flight over Aoraki/Mt Cook to mark a century since the maiden voyage. Aviation Adventures owner Chris Rudge says he was over Aoraki / Mt Cook at the exact same time as the first flight 100 years ago to... Read more
Bali will not open for international tourism until the end of 2020, Governor Wayan Koster announced in a press conference on Saturday afternoon. “After considering all the current factors that are of serious concern, it can’t be done” Kost... Read more
Three Waikato farmers have been fined a total of $116,100 for illegally discharging farm effluent. Waihou River. Photo: 123RF They were prosecuted under the Resource Management Act by the Waikato Regional Council in the Hamilton District Court.... Read more
Shares of the European travel sector sank Monday morning as investors grew anxious over a rise in coronavirus cases in the region. The sixteen top travel and leisure stocks in Europe fell more than 3% in the first hour of trading, with Tui, easy... Read more
The Governor of Bali has announced that the island will officially be reopening its borders for international tourism on September 11th, 2020. The Bali Governor signed a new Decree concerning the ‘New Era of Life Order Protocol’ which regu... Read more
For many who have been staying at home, a walk in the park is something they must be looking forward to once the COVID-19 lockdown eases. For those seeking a more adventurous kind of park visit though, they can rejoice as the government has agre... Read more
Thailand’s coronavirus lockdown has eased but tourism industry must rely on local travellers for now
With cash flow drying up at Thailand’s popular beach resort of Phuket, hotels are racing to restart tourism –starting with local travellers. “If nothing changes in the next three months, we won’t be able to afford paying for staff,” said Angkana... Read more
After months of lockdowns, European leaders are preparing to lift some coronavirus-related travel restrictions and allow tourism to resume — cautiously. “Our message is we will have a tourist season this summer,” European Union economic affairs... Read more
Two bikers who went on a 200-mile round trip to buy fish and chips have been fined for breaching coronavirus lockdown restrictions. The pair had travelled from Rochdale in Greater Manchester to Whitby in North Yorkshire before being stopped, fin... Read more
