Yearly Archives: 2020
Myanmar, Cambodia pin hopes on China tourists for post-pandemic restart
Tourism authorities in Myanmar and Cambodia are eyeing to recapture the Chinese market once travel resumes.
At the latest meeting of Mekong Tourism Advisory Group...
South Korean airlines to resume international flights from June
South Korea’s major airlines are cautiously preparing to restart a handful of international flights from June, starting with countries which have not imposed entry...
APG Platform to roll out upgraded back office for travel agents
APG Platform, the fully NDC-based B2B airline booking tool, will be launching a full upgrade to its back office system which will provide travel...
Call for entries open for MIST programme
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) has opened applications for the fourth edition of the annual Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) programme.
The programme...
Food advantage
As Macau nears the home stretch of its four-year plan to promote its food culture, it is time to look back at how the destination has fared. Can more be done?
Ecotourism collapse threatens Cambodia’s wildlife
The collapse of tourism in South-east Asia means wildlife and conservation in southwest Cambodia may come to a halt in the next few weeks,...
Indian luxury travel may return this winter
Luxury travel specialists are expecting demand to resurface in the winter season, starting October this year, with well-established as well as unique destinations gaining...
MATTA push for hygiene accreditation to revive tourism industry
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is calling for the government to develop and implement health and safety accreditation for tourism...
Guiding ways
As experiential tours cement their standing in travel, the need for tour guides with niche knowledge, greater accountability and authenticity is swelling.
Sindhorn Midtown Bangkok names exec team
Siam Sindhorn has announced its executive team for Sindhorn Midtown, a new, Thai-born hospitality brand in Bangkok’s Langsuan neighbourhood.
The team is lead by general...
















