Yearly Archives: 2020
Sudden lockdown order sends Malaysian hoteliers reeling
Malaysia's unprecedented nationwide movement control order, which takes effect tomorrow until March 31, has left hoteliers with a sense of uncertainty around operational continuity...
Malaysia goes into national lockdown tomorrow
Due to the rapid rise of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia over the last few days, the government has implemented an unprecedented nationwide movement control...
SE Asia countries broaden travel bans
Cambodia is the latest in a growing list of South-east Asian countries which are introducing bans on travel from Europe and the UK, as...
Hong Kong prepares US$51 million war chest to lift tourism, MICE
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will be pushing out a HK$400 million (US$51 million) trade support plan to stimulate tourism and inbound business...
IATA drives industry dialogue on how to cushion Covid-19 economic blow
Nobody knows when the travel industry will see the light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel as events and corporate meetings continue to...
Price wars not a solution for hoteliers: hospitality players
Regional hotel operators should avoid dropping room rates to draw bookings during the current travel and tourism downturn, urge hospitality solution providers specialising in...
Covid-19 snuffs out lights on Vivid Sydney 2020
This year's 11th edition of Vivid Sydney, the city's annual light, music and ideas festival, has been cancelled, following recommendations by the federal government...
Holiday Inn Balikpapan to open in 2021
InterContinental Hotels Group has entered a management agreement with Wijaya Karya Realty to open Holiday Inn Balikpapan in 2021.
The 300-room hotel will form part...
Airbnb on US$1 million hunt for most unique home ideas
Home-sharing giant Airbnb is on the search for the most unique home ideas, and has launched the US$1 million Unique Airbnb fund to help...
New country manager for Scoot Australia
Scoot has promoted Kirsty Lucas to country manager Australia, sales and partnerships, after almost two years with the airline.
Her new designation will involve growing...
















