Focus on low-carbon tourism

This month, Thailand launched long-term resident visas, allowing affluent and high-income foreigners to stay in the country for up to 10 years to boost the economy and tourism. Approximately 400 people filed for the visa in the first 12 days, indicating considerable demand.

Simultaneously, Japan opened its doors to welcome foreign visitors on self-guided tours booked through registered travel agencies. It also increased the total number of arrivals per day to 50,000 and lifted the requirement for a pre-arrival test for people who have received three doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

This seems to be an excellent opportunity for travellers to dust off their luggage and gear up for the forthcoming holiday season somewhere other than where they have spent the…