S.Koreans flock overseas for ‘revenge travel’ as COVID rules ease
SEOUL, March 31 (Reuters) – After spending two years being socially distanced in his home country of South Korea, Kim Hoe-jun booked a last-minute flight to Hawaii, where he had enjoyed his honeymoon six years ago, giving in to his craving for overseas travel. “I bought the ticket just a week ago, but it was […]
Read MoreAustralia calls on backpackers to help ease Omicron-fuelled labour shortage
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- January 23, 2022
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Victoria hospitals move to higher alert 67 deaths on Wed vs Tue record 77; nearly 80,000 new cases More deaths expected in next few weeks, officials say U.S. CDC includes Australia on ‘no-fly’ list, cites rising cases SYDNEY, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Australia threw out an invitation to backpackers on Wednesday, seeking reinforcements for a […]
Read MoreWRAPUP 1-Thailand, Australia ease international border curbs spurred by pandemic
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- November 4, 2021
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* First such relaxation in 18 months seen boosting travel industry * Hundreds of tourists arrive in Bangkok * Thailand gives green light to visitors from over 60 countries * Australia opening more slowly * Both nations had adopted some of the toughest curbs By Jiraporn Kuhakan and Jonathan Barrett BANGKOK/SYDNEY, Nov 1 (Reuters) – […]
Read MoreThailand, Australia, Israel ease travel curbs as lockdowns bite elsewhere
First such relaxation in 18 months seen boosting travel industry Hundreds of tourists arrive in Bangkok Australia opening more slowly Britain removes last seven countries on travel ‘red list’ BANGKOK/SYDNEY, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Thailand, Australia and Israel eased international border restrictions significantly on Monday for the first time in 18 months, offering a broad […]
Read MoreAustralia looks to roll out COVID-19 booster shots soon as curbs ease
Diners eat outside a cafe in St Kilda while police stand by due to a Victorian Freedom Movement protest on the second day of eased coronavirus disease (COVID-19) regulations, following a lockdown to curb an outbreak, in Melbourne, Australia, October 23, 2021. REUTERS/Sandra Sanders SYDNEY, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Australian officials plan to roll out […]
Read MoreAustralia to ease international border restrictions from November
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- October 4, 2021
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Australia to allow citizens to travel abroad from November Vaccinated citizens allowed to quarantine at home on return Unvaccinated must complete hotel quarantine Qantas to resume international flights on Nov. 14 Plans for entry of foreign visitors still being discussed CANBERRA/SYDNEY, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced an 18-month […]
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