Many places have successively adjusted the entry measures for tourists from China, some of which have affected Hong Kong and Macau tourists.
Japan, which first proposed restrictions, once again relaxed restrictions on flights to Hong Kong yesterday (4th). Chairman of the Tourism Industry Council Meilun Xu said on a radio program this morning (5th) that it is a good thing for the tourism industry. The vacation is only about two weeks, so it is difficult for travel agencies to organize new tour groups.
However, it still depends on the new flights and fares announced by the airlines this afternoon to know how attractive it is to passengers.
As for South Korea's requirement that Hong Kong tourists enter the country to show a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 48 hours, Xu Wangmeilun pointed out that although it has caused inconvenience to passengers, it has not affected the desire to travel abroad.
Lau Peiling, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers, reminded the public on the same program that after purchasing a travel package, they should purchase travel insurance immediately and pay attention to whether the coverage includes the new crown.
If a citizen is diagnosed overseas, seeks medical treatment abroad, or has a change in itinerary, even if the travel agency cannot refund the money, they will have the opportunity to claim compensation through the travel insurance.
▼On December 28, citizens who are going to Japan's non-four restricted airports will depart as usual before the entry into force▼
+9
Xu Wangmeilun, chairman of the Tourism Industry Council, said that Japan's latest relaxation is definitely a good thing for the tourism industry, but it may not help the industry to organize new tour groups.
At present, there are only about two weeks before the Chinese New Year holiday, and independent travelers may benefit, but for travel agencies to organize new tour groups, the time is very urgent, and it also depends on the flight and fare that the airline will reschedule, such as flight And the ticket price is very attractive, maybe the travel agency will consider organizing a new tour group or re-organizing a tour group that was canceled earlier due to restrictions.
Regarding South Korea’s requirement that Hong Kong tourists enter the country to show a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 48 hours, Xu Wang Meilun responded that although it will cause inconvenience to passengers and cost them more cost and time, but they will not be able to see the passengers temporarily and therefore cancel the trip, and will not I feel that it will affect my desire to travel.
▼On January 3, a large number of citizens applied for home return permits▼
+15
As for customs clearance in the Mainland, Meilun Xu said bluntly that the industry has been waiting for 3 years, which is good news for the industry. However, she said frankly that the industry understands that customs clearance must be orderly, and in the case of a limited quota, the business of travel agencies may not immediately retaliate consumption, and the industry still needs to speed up preparations in terms of manpower and supporting facilities. It is estimated that after the Lunar New Year, that is, in February, there will be about 10 mainland tours every day.
Meilun Tsui, Chairman of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong.
(profile picture)
Once a passenger is diagnosed in a foreign country, Xu Wangmeilun pointed out that the travel agency will try to arrange a refund or postponement.
Liu Peiling, executive director of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers, said that citizens should purchase travel insurance immediately after purchasing a travel package, and pay attention to whether the coverage includes the new crown.
If the policy includes COVID-19 protection, if a citizen is diagnosed overseas and holds a valid medical certificate of diagnosis, if he or she seeks medical treatment or changes his itinerary in another place, even if the travel agency cannot refund the money, he may claim compensation through travel insurance.
▼On December 29, passengers arriving at the airport do not need to undergo nucleic acid testing on the first day▼
+12
From 1.8 onwards in Japan, Hong Kong flights will be used at all airports and overtime. The Transportation Bureau will strive to lift all restrictions on the epidemic.
Latest｜The first phase of the customs clearance plan with the mainland will soon be announced. The epidemic situation in Hong Kong has dropped for two consecutive days. Macau customs clearance｜Jinba-Hong Kong-Macau Line cancels real-name ticket purchases and restores on-site ticket sales Japan flight restrictions｜Li Jiachao: Instructed the team to contact Japan to support the affected Hong Kong people in Japan Flight restrictions｜After signing the statement, you can fly to Fukuoka. Some Hong Kong people buy another ticket to Osaka as a backup Airline's latest arrangement to go to Fukuoka Sapporo to sign the statement
