Madrid, BTNp: IFEMA Madrid will maximize health and safety at FITUR, its major international tourism fair, by following a strict health protocol that includes a mandatory requirement for EU visitors to have a valid vaccination certificate in the form of an EU Digital COVID certificate, while citizens of third countries will have to meet the…
Bangkok, BTNp: THE PLAN to reopen the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge was put on hold indefinitely due to government measures to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant. The plan to allow fully vaccinated visitors to enter the kingdom at the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai starting on Friday, December 24 under the quarantine-free scheme,…
Kuala Lumpur, BTNp: THE MALAYSIA Healthcare Travel Council (MTHC) celebrated excellence in medical travel journalism at the virtual Medical Travel Media Awards Presentation Ceremony 2021 (MTMA2021). Graced by the Minister of Health Malaysia, Khairy Jamaluddin, the annual awards event honored local and international media for their contributions in positioning Malaysia as a safe and trusted…
Geneva,BTNp: THE INTERNATIONAL Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that were introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Public health organizations, including the WHO, have advised against travel curbs to contain the spread of Omicron. WHO advice for international…