Yearly Archives: 2020
Taking tours online
When tourism activities in Malaysia came to a standstill during the almost-three-month-long movement control order period from March 18, imposed to stem the spread...
Bali may not reopen to international tourists by September
The Indonesian government is still considering whether to give Bali the green light to reopen to international visitors in September.
The travel ban on foreigners...
Singapore’s domestic tourism push gets US$233m boost
To jumpstart its tourism sector, the Singapore government will set aside S$320 million (US$233m) in credits to encourage its citizens to participate in the...
Oakwood enters alliance with Country Garden to launch Beluxs brand in...
Oakwood has joined forces with Country Garden Commercial and Culture Tourism Group to co-develop a new serviced apartment brand, Oakwood Beluxs.
The duo targets to...
US$24m booster shot for South Korea’s tourism industry
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) have earmarked 29 billion won (US$24 million) for an accommodation-centric discount...
Singapore works to preserve mindshare among Indian travellers
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has partnered with India-based travel platform Tripoto to launch a microsite within Tripoto’s website, as part of efforts to...
Travelodge hotel to open within Sydney’s Westmead precinct
TFE Hotels will be building a new Travelodge hotel that will form part of the multi-million-dollar West Grove development in Sydney’s western suburbs, under...
AirAsia’s charter flights to boost Malaysia’s medical tourism
AirAsia is set to grow its medical tourism business by providing charter flight services from Indonesia, giving patients and medical tourists from Indonesia greater...
Hyatt’s first UrCove hotel slated for October opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation's first UrCove property in Shanghai is now accepting reservations, ahead of its October opening.
The new hotel brand was created under a...
Ascott allows guests to Work in Residence
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has transformed selected apartments into conducive work suites which are now open for bookings, as part of its Work in...
