10 April 2008
Re-opening of Tibet for tourism postponed
(ICT) As unrest continues in Tibetan areas right across the PRC, the authorities have postponed the re-opening of the TAR for tourism. It had previously been announced by Chinese officials that the TAR would open again for tourism on 01 May, but according to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) it seems that re-opening may now not be until after the Olympics have taken place. The decision comes after an emergency meeting among tourism officials in Lhasa. The Chinese authorities have also stopped issuing multiple entry visas to China and slowed visa procedures in Hong Kong, a major gateway for travel into China, according to travel agencies.