
Why Phuket's 'Sandbox' pilot project matters to other islands in Asia
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Thailand's Phuket "Sandbox" pilot project -- which started welcoming fully vaccinated travelers for quarantine-free holidays on July 1 -- has captured the region's attention.
(CNN) — More than 10.5 million visitors in 2019. Over $13 million in international tourism income. Close to 90% of the local GDP. It would be an understatement to say that tourism fuels Phuket's economy.
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