Yearly Archives: 2020
ASEAN ministers moot “travel bubbles” to kickstart tourism
South-east Asian countries are considering creating "travel bubbles" with their neighbours to safely resume travel ahead of a vaccine.
At the latest meeting of the...
Changing face of Chinese travellers
All eyes are on tourist movements in China now, as they not only serve as the first indication of recuperated demand, but also as a trajectory for how domestic and outbound travel may eventually recover.
Klook plugs stay-home experiences
Travel activities booking platform Klook has kick-started its global recovery efforts with the launch of a home-based experiences initiative, Klook Home, across 14 markets...
New virus fears cloud Indonesia’s tourism reopening
As Indonesia readies to reopen parts of its economy under strict health protocols, the travel trade is battling feelings of anxiety, fearing that the...
Japan injects US$12.5 billion to restart domestic tourism
The Japanese government has unveiled a plan to stimulate domestic tourism by offering financial aid for residents to travel when the coronavirus subsides.
The 1.35...
Singapore’s latest Fortitude Budget supports longer recovery for aviation, tourism sectors
While most businesses in Singapore will reopen by July, its aviation and tourism industries face a longer wait to reopen fully, predicted deputy prime...
Japan readies for tourism as state of emergency is lifted
Japan’s regions are preparing to welcome tourists again following the lifting of the state of emergency for Tokyo and four neighbouring prefectures, imposed last...
Hong Kong’s tourism chief floats idea of “travel bubbles” to prop...
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced the launch of the second stage of its three-phase recovery plan to restore visitor confidence, as the...
Business as usual for Hertz in Asia
Car rental company Hertz will continue operating in Asia Pacific, amid news reports that certain of its US and Canadian subsidiaries have filed for...
ACI, IATA outline roadmap to restart aviation
ACI and IATA are exhorting governments to ensure any new measures rolled out for airports and airlines post-pandemic are scientifically backed and globally consistent,...
















