Yearly Archives: 2020
Primed for a strong return
Even as travel freezes, Sentosa Development Corporation’s CMO Lynette Ang has ensured the island remains top of mind among travellers and business partners.
Singapore Tourism Board stirs interest in SE Asia with new campaign
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has unveiled #TravelThrowback, a community effort aimed at rallying Instagram users to spark travel interest across South-east Asia.
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Mandarin Oriental rolls out special deals
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has launched a trio of packages globally for guests looking to get away with friends and families, with the assurance...
Dusit’s Dubai hotels offers free stays for needy
Two Dusit properties in Dubai – dusitD2 Kenz Hotel and Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina – will offer one-month complimentary accommodation to four individuals...
Kew Green Hotels makes foray into Bangkok
The UK's Kew Green Hotels (KGH) is expanding into South-east Asia, launching seven properties in Bangkok, including four under the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts...
MATTA calls for extension of loan moratorium
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has urged the government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to extend the loan repayment moratorium...
Malaysia Airlines-Japan Airlines partnership takes flight
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Japan Airlines (JAL) are set to launch a delayed joint business partnership on July 25, which will see the two...
China aviation recovery to surpass rest of APAC through August: Cirium
Despite a second wave of Covid-19 infections in Beijing, China’s aviation recovery is expected to surpass that of other Asia-Pacific markets through August, according...
Guided tours, cabin-sharing bite the dust as Singapore attractions reopen
As tourist attractions in Singapore start to reopen their doors, they are reshaping their operations in line with shifting health and safety expectations post-pandemic.
Hotel occupancy in Indonesia climbs back up
As Indonesia gradually eases lockdown restrictions, hotel occupancy rates across the country, including Jakarta, have started to pick up, after the coronavirus plummeted industry...
