INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS MAY RESUME LATER THIS YEAR: AVIATION AUTHORITY
A CAAV representative said Monday that they expect Covid-19 vaccination rates in Vietnam and the rest of the world, especially in important aviation markets for Vietnam like Northeast Asia and Europe, would increase greatly in the second half of 2021.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FOREIGNERS WHEN TRAVELING ON DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
The Civil Aviation Administration of Việt Nam has announced its new requirements for documents when foreigners are travelling on domestic flights.
VIETNAM AIRLINES TO PILOT DIGITAL HEALTH PASSPORT IATA TRAVEL PASS
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, in coordination with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will begin piloting the digital health app IATA Travel Pass on June 1.
DIGITAL TRAVEL PASS: AN INITIATIVE BY INT'L AVIATION TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION
The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile application under development allowing travelers to simply and securely store and manage certifications for COVID-19 tests or vaccines.
VAN DON INT’L AIRPORT REMAINS CLOSED UNTIL MARCH 3
The decision was made at the proposal of the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV).
Previously, the ministry decided to close the airport for 15 days, starting from January 29, after a security officer working at the airport was confirmed positive for COVID.
VIETNAMESE TOURISM MOVES TO NEW STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT IN 2021
Vietnam’s tourism sector will enter a new stage of development this year, with new measures sought to not only recover tourism activities but also ensure disease prevention and people’s safety, Vu The Binh, permanent vice chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association, has told the media.
FREE STAY PERMIT WAIVERS EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30
Foreigners who entered Việt Nam from March 1 can have their temporary stay permits automatically extended for another month until September 30, the Immigration Department announced on Monday.
HOSPITALITY TURNS HEADS OF JAPANESE INVESTORS
According to Savills Vietnam, the performance of hotels has been hugely impacted by COVID-19. Average occupancy has dropped to approximately 20 per cent across the first half, which has put financial pressure on hotel owners, especially at new hotels.
