泰國度假勝地蘇梅島“封島”
2020年4月6日,泰國著名旅游度假勝地蘇梅島宣布次日開始“封島”,該措施將持續(xù)到4月30日。所有進(jìn)入蘇梅島的人必須提供在72小時內(nèi)從醫(yī)院開具的健康證明,以證明未感染新冠病毒。醫(yī)療人員和運送必要生活和醫(yī)療物資等情況除外。違反相關(guān)規(guī)定的人士將按照《傳染病法》處以罰款。
新加坡:入境須到指定設(shè)施隔離14天
2020年4月8日,新加坡衛(wèi)生部發(fā)文告指出,從9日23時59分起,所有從國外返新的新加坡公民、永久居民和長期證件持有者,都須在政府特別安排的設(shè)施進(jìn)行14天自我隔離,遵守居家通知條例。新加坡此前已禁止持短期簽證的外國人入境或轉(zhuǎn)機。
泰國潑水節(jié)禁止?jié)娝⑷∠倨?/p>
每年4月13日至15日是泰國傳統(tǒng)新年宋干節(jié),2020年4月13日,受新冠疫情影響,政府宣布取消假期及所有慶?;顒?,禁止公開聚會及在公共場所潑水,違者將處以最高2年有期徒刑或罰款4萬泰銖,或監(jiān)罰并處。面對疫情,許多寺廟都關(guān)門謝客,泰國民眾也紛紛將祈福地點改在家中。
泰國潑水節(jié)禁止?jié)娝⑷∠倨?/p>
每年4月13日至15日是泰國傳統(tǒng)新年宋干節(jié),2020年4月13日,受新冠疫情影響,政府宣布取消假期及所有慶祝活動,禁止公開聚會及在公共場所潑水,違者將處以最高2年有期徒刑或罰款4萬泰銖,或監(jiān)罰并處。面對疫情,許多寺廟都關(guān)門謝客,泰國民眾也紛紛將祈福地點改在家中。
柬埔寨對外國公民入境限制措施延期
2020年4月16日,柬埔寨外交部通報,柬政府決定即日起對外國公民入境限制措施延期,直至柬衛(wèi)生部和世衛(wèi)組織商議宣布新冠疫情結(jié)束為止。繼續(xù)暫停對所有外國公民免簽政策,暫停簽發(fā)旅游簽證、電子簽證和落地簽證。入境柬埔寨的外國公民須提前至使領(lǐng)館申辦簽證,并出示健康證明和醫(yī)療保險。
文萊宣布入境外國人隔離需自費
2020年4月16日,文萊政府宣布即日起入境的外國人,必須自行承擔(dān)新冠肺炎的檢測費,以及14天隔離期的所有費用。衛(wèi)生部長伊桑表示,采取有關(guān)舉措是為了確保入境文萊者的入境需求,即日起所有入境文萊的外籍人士需自付每人1000文萊元(約合4800元人民幣)的新冠肺炎檢測費用。
緬甸多地實施宵禁應(yīng)對新冠疫情
2020年4月18日,緬甸仰光省宣布該省自當(dāng)天起實施宵禁,此前緬甸實皆省和曼德勒省已于4月14日和17日分別開始實施宵禁。緬甸政府還采取多項措施應(yīng)對疫情,包括取消潑水節(jié)慶?;顒?、延長多項限制措施日期、停止簽發(fā)對外國人的簽證、暫停商業(yè)客運航班入境并將限制日期延長至4月30日。
緬甸多地實施宵禁應(yīng)對新冠疫情
2020年4月18日,緬甸仰光省宣布該省自當(dāng)天起實施宵禁,此前緬甸實皆省和曼德勒省已于4月14日和17日分別開始實施宵禁。緬甸政府還采取多項措施應(yīng)對疫情,包括取消潑水節(jié)慶?;顒?、延長多項限制措施日期、停止簽發(fā)對外國人的簽證、暫停商業(yè)客運航班入境并將限制日期延長至4月30日。
在泰停留外籍人士簽證有效期延長
2020年4月22日,據(jù)泰國《世界日報》報道,受新冠肺炎疫情影響,泰國內(nèi)閣于4月21日批準(zhǔn),在泰停留外籍人士簽證將自動延長3個月,至7月31日為止。此外,泰國民航局于15日發(fā)布公報說:為進(jìn)一步防控新冠疫情,此前發(fā)布的禁止民航客機入境泰國的措施將延長至4月30日。
馬來西亞第三次延長“行動管制令”
2020年4月23日,馬來西亞政府決定再次延長“行動管制令”至5月12日,不排除再次延長的可能。馬來西亞3月18日起在全國范圍施行“行動管制令”,具體措施包括禁止民眾在非必要情況下外出,禁止在未獲允許情況下跨州出行,禁止大規(guī)模聚集活動,關(guān)閉學(xué)校及部分商鋪,限制出入境等。
東盟建首個文化遺產(chǎn)數(shù)字檔案館
近日,東盟首個珍貴歷史文化遺產(chǎn)數(shù)字檔案館正式上線。世界各國民眾足不出戶,就能在數(shù)字檔案館網(wǎng)站欣賞東盟國家的珍貴歷史文物和經(jīng)典文化藏品。該項目旨在全面呈現(xiàn)東盟文化遺產(chǎn)的多樣性,增進(jìn)民眾對該地區(qū)歷史文化的了解,期望通過此平臺將東盟國家寶貴的文化財富完整而永久地記錄下來。
疫情之下,東盟多國旅游業(yè)遭受重創(chuàng)
近日,因疫情影響,東南亞多國旅游業(yè)受到重創(chuàng):據(jù)泰國國家旅游局預(yù)計,從1月到4月,光是中國游客的減少就將給旅游業(yè)帶來損失約30.5億美元;越南國家旅游局預(yù)計,疫情給越南旅游業(yè)造成的損失預(yù)計將達(dá)到59~77億美元……游客的驟降使東南亞旅游業(yè)正面臨數(shù)十億美元的巨大損失。
Chinas resort island set to benefit from more visa-free policies
Apr. 14, 2020 (Xinhua) — Chinas Hainan Province will introduce more open visa-free entry policies and further simplify entry procedures for cruise ships and yachts, according to a provincial government plan announced last month. China aims to build Hainan into a high-quality pilot free trade zone by 2020 and a free trade port with Chinese characteristics by 2035.
Tibet sees a remarkable increase in wild animals
Apr. 14, 2020 (Xinhua) — The forestry authorities of southwest Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region said they have seen significant growth of the wildlife population due to their continuous protection efforts. Compared to statistics released by the regional wildlife conservation society in the 1990s, the population of the Tibetan antelope has increased from 50,000 to over 200,000.
Over 500 tourist attractions reopen in Shandong as epidemic wanes
Apr.14, 2020 (Xinhua) — A total of 506 class-A tourist attractions in east Chinas Shandong Province had resumed operations as the COVID-19 epidemic recedes. Among them, 11 top-rated Class-A attractions including Taishan Mountain are now open to the public, more than 90% of the total, said the information office of the provincial government at a press conference.
Beijing enhances measures to protect cultural relics at scenic sites
Apr. 15, 2020 (CGTN) — Twelve tourist attractions in Beijings Yanqing District, including the renowned Badaling Section of the Great Wall, will share its blacklists of “uncivilized visitors” to further strengthen the protection of cultural relics at scenic sites. So far, five tourists have been included in the blacklist of the Badaling Great Wall and banned from revisiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
China Tourism Office in Singapore launches campaign online
Apr. 16, 2020 (China Culture) — China Tourism Office in Singapore launched “Visiting China Online” on the official Facebook, WeChat public accounts and official website, and promoted Chinas tourism and cultural resources on the Internet, focusing on Singapore, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and other countries.
Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong declined 99% in March
Apr. 16, 2020 (Xinhua) — The provisional figure for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong (China) in March was 82,000, a drop of nearly 99% from the same time last year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced. Starting from March 19, when inbound travelers arriving from overseas are requested to undergo compulsory quarantine, the average daily visitors fell to about 1,000.
AI tech helps tourists enjoy Dunhuangs art like never before
Apr. 16, 2020 (China Daily) — On the evening of April 8, Dunhuang Academy and Huawei jointly launched a brand-new tour experience at the Mogao Grottoes. Using Huaweis newly-released Hetu AI platform, coupled with the output of the Digital Dunhuang project, visitors going to the Mogao Grottoes can enjoy an immersive fantasy experience prior to entering the attraction.
AI tech helps tourists enjoy Dunhuangs art like never before
Apr. 16, 2020 (China Daily) — On the evening of April 8, Dunhuang Academy and Huawei jointly launched a brand-new tour experience at the Mogao Grottoes. Using Huaweis newly-released Hetu AI platform, coupled with the output of the Digital Dunhuang project, visitors going to the Mogao Grottoes can enjoy an immersive fantasy experience prior to entering the attraction.