Yearly Archives: 2020
Airbnb to launch cleaning protocol
Airbnb will roll out in May the Enhanced Cleaning Initiative — the first standardised protocol for sanitisation and cleaning in the home-sharing industry.
Guests will...
Singapore’s retail, tourism SMEs to benefit from expanded training programme
Google and Singapore-headquartered United Overseas Bank have come together to expand the capacity of the SME Leadership Academy training programme and revise the online...
Tripadvisor’s Hotels for Health to help house healthcare providers
Following a trial in England, Tripadvisor will now launch its Hotels for Health programme globally to connect healthcare and government agencies with lodging providers...
Strong marketing, regional targets will lift Maldives post-pandemic
WIthout a domestic travel market to rely on for the post-pandemic tourism rebound, Maldives will need to sharpen its destination marketing efforts in accessible...
Macau takes destination training online for Indian travel partners
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) India is taking the travel downtime to train Indian travel partners in Macau’s tourism products, using online platforms...
Hotelbeds sets up Covid-19 update service
Hotelbeds has launched a convenient subscription service where both hotel partners and clients can receive Covid-19 updates through WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Clients and partners...
Herbert Laubichler-Pichler helms Alma Resort in Vietnam
Herbert Laubichler-Pichler has taken charge of the opening of the 196-pavilion and 384-suite resort in Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula.
The hospitality veteran's work in Vietnam...
Philippines’ airlines plead for Covid-19 bailout
The Air Carriers Association of the Philippines (ACAP), comprising the country's three leading airlines – Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines – is...
Hong Kong outlines roadmap for tourism recovery
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will be partnering the local travel trade to devise a long-term strategy and recovery plan for the city's...
Centara adds two resorts to Vietnam portfolio
Centara Hotels & Resorts is further expanding its presence in Vietnam, with the signing of hotel management agreements for two new resorts being developed...
