PATA: Travel to Asia Pacific now easier than US

Sunday, 18 May, 2022 0

After lagging behind the West for several months, the tourism sector recovery across Asia Pacific is well-advanced.

According to John Coles, travel agent spokesperson for Pacific Asia Travel Association UK and Ireland, travel to much of the region is even easier than entering the US.

Coles is Director of Kew Bridge Travel.

“Great news continues for Pacific Asia with nearly all countries now fully open for international travel. The most recent positive development is reopening of Laos with no quarantine, testing or travel restrictions for vaccinated travellers.”

“A golden opportunity now awaits agents selling Pacific Asia holidays and we are already seeing a resurgence in bookings,” Coles said.

If follows the reopening of Malaysia (1 April 2022) and New Zealand (13 April 2022), while Japan is set to begin a trial programme for small groups from four countries.

Indonesia just eased curbs further by scrapping pre-travel tests.

Coles says Kew Bridge Travel’s enquiries have returned to at least 80% of pre-covid levels, with the two most popular destinations being Australia and Thailand.

Learn more about : Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) ( United Kingdom )

below social share icons

Ray Monty

SAINT LUCIA IS NO ORDINARY ISLAND Equal parts beauty and mystique, Saint Lucia captivates anyone who sets foot on her coastline. Always evocative, she welcomes visitor...

The city has been the vibrant heart of Japan for over 400 years, and is a crossroads where tradition meets modernity. We work tirelessly to promote Tokyo to attract do...

Here at Elegant Resorts, luxury travel is in our DNA. True pioneers in the industry, we were the first specialist tour operator of our kind when we emerged back in 198...

AXA Assistance specializes in best-in-class cost containment, health and travel services. Over 60 years of experience combined with a US and international network of p...

From the beginning, ATI’s philosophy has been “innovation, not duplication.“ Developing specialized technology solutions to connect over 30,000 accommodation, attracti...

Virtuoso is the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, with more than 20,000 advisors. We partner with over 2,200 of the wo...

Global Hotel Alliance brings together a unique collection of independent hospitality brands for GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme. GHA represents a collec...

Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel that has been taking travellers to discover the world’s most amazing places for more than...

At Visit California, our mission is to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state’s travel industry – that inspire travel to, and within, ...

Travel specialists founded the company in 1999 as AC Tours. Since then we have grown and expanded to incorporate four premier brands with offices in London, Paris and ...

The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools that inspire trave...

Celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2022, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers guests An Unrivaled Experience® with every luxury included. Carrying no more than 750 gu...

Arival advances the business of creating amazing in-destination experiences. We provide events, insights, and community for creators and sellers of tours, activities, ...

Air Transat is Canada’s number one leisure airline. It flies to some 60 international destinations in more than 25 countries in the Americas and Europe, offers domesti...

NSW, Australia Welcome to New South Wales – a place to feel free, feel alive, feel new. As the official tourism, destinations and events website, let us inspire your n...

Central Florida’s Polk County is conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, and an easy drive to Central Florida attractions and the Gulf and Atlantic beaches. Po...

Welcome to Qatar Airways Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents, and thanks to our customers’ response to ...

Ensuring our guests have an unforgettable experience while sailing with us is paramount; however, your health and safety remains our top priority. We are proud to be t...