Yearly Archives: 2020
Philippines’ tourism thrown a US$8.2 million lifeline to lift domestic travel
Severely ailing from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippines' tourism sector gets a shot in the arm with several initiatives, including a...
Malaysia looks to Emirates’ new Penang service to boost footfall
Malaysia's travel trade is banking on Emirates' upcoming service from Dubai to Penang, via Singapore, from May 1 to raise the profile of the...
Raja Ampat’s plan to claim deposit on cruise ships sparks outcry...
Aimed at protecting the ecosystem, the Raja Ampat administration in West Papua intends to tighten regulation on cruise tourism by rolling out a circular...
Kempinski marches on
Kempinski Hotels is going against the current of poor business confidence in the travel and tourism industry with news of continued portfolio expansion, with...
Singaporeans seize deals during Covid-19 lull for travel in 2H2020
While the scourge of Covid-19 has undoubtedly taken a toll on travel sector confidence globally, and mounting flight cancellations are disrupting travel plans, Singapore's...
International Women’s Day: Saluting Tourism’s Leading Ladies – Subashini Balakrishnan, director,...
The fight for gender equality is for everyone, and necessary for economies and communities to thrive. With this in mind, International Women’s Day 2020...
New hotels: Clarks Premier Kota, ibis Styles Vung Tau, and more
TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings.
Mushrooming of eco-lodges in Myanmar paves way for poverty reduction
As travellers become more aware of their footprint and the impact they have on locals, hopes are being pinned on Myanmar’s mounting eco-lodges piquing the interest of conscientious tourists wanting to truly immerse themselves in local life.
Hiking tours climb in popularity among luxe crowd
Hiking is getting a touch of luxury as travel agencies see demand picking up for itineraries that take travellers to less-traversed nature trails with...
International Women’s Day: Saluting Tourism’s Leading Ladies – Sophear Mom Sreat,...
The fight for gender equality is for everyone, and necessary for economies and communities to thrive. With this in mind, International Women’s Day 2020...
















