Tibet reopens its doors after clampdown
LHASA – Foreign tourists will be allowed to into Tibet from next Sunday, says a tourism official.
“Tibet will resume receiving foreign tourists as of April 5, and we warmly welcome them,” Bachug, head of the tourism administration of Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China, told the Xinhua news agency.
Foreign visitors were barred in March “for the sake of travelers’ safetyâ€, said Bachug.
Authorities imposed the security clampdown in Tibet and adjacent areas to prevent unrest during this month’s 50th anniversary of the revolt that led to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, fleeing into exile.
“Tibet is harmonious and safe now. Travel agencies, tourist resorts and hotels are well prepared for tourists,” Bachung said.
However, there was some confusion about the planned re-opening among travel agents and others in the industry contacted by AFP.
“Foreign tourists can’t go to Tibet until April 28, that’s from a notice from the Sichuan Travel Administration,” said an employee at the Chengdu China Travel Service agency in southwest China, which does Tibet tours.
“Foreign tourists need to apply for permission to enter Tibet, and they can’t go with a Chinese group.”
Ian Jarrett
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Strike action set to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports
Digital Travel Reporter of the Mirror totally seduced by HotelPlanner AI Travel Agent