Yearly Archives: 2020
IHG signs two new hotels in Bangladesh
IHG continues to expand its footprint in South-west Asia with the signing of a management agreement with developer Evalona Limited for two new-build hotels...
Emirates cleared US$1.4b in pandemic refunds
Emirates has returned more than AED$5 billion (US$1.4 billion) in Covid-19-related travel refunds to date, as it strives to clear the "massive and unprecedented...
Costa Cruises returns to sea
Italian cruise ship Costa Deliziosa is the latest liner to resume services, setting sail from the Adriatic port of Trieste on Sunday, more than...
Domestic bookings in Singapore on the rise: Tripadvisor
Singapore's tourism recovery is being bolstered by an increase in domestic travel bookings, making it among the fastest recovering destinations in Asia-Pacific since last...
Rumours fly about Thomas Cook’s imminent return
China’s Fosun Tourism Group, which bought the Thomas Cook's trademark following its collapse last year, is planning to relaunch the famous British brand as...
Xinjiang gets the nod for regional tourism
Non-local tourists are welcomed again in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, after authorities eased tourism restrictions on September 5.
According to a news report by...
Local infections, fear hamper Japan’s domestic travel progress
Japan's Go To Travel domestic travel stimulus, which partially covers residents' transport and accommodation expenses, has met with mixed reception and lukewarm uptake in...
Marriott launches weekday staycation campaign for Singapore
Marriott International's new #VacayWithAStaycay campaign in Singapore aims to encourage domestic vacations throughout the week, with immersive experiences as lures to help guests to...
Vietjet diversifies into ground-handling
Vietnamese private airline, Vietjet, has started its ground-handling operations at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport today, becoming the first private carrier to establish its...
Maldives imposes Covid-19 clearance ahead of tourist arrival
A spike in tourists testing positive for Covid-19 at resorts across the Maldives has spooked authorities into imposing a pre-arrival health clearance for all...
