Monthly Archives: April 2022
Regal Hotels Group makes ESG move into metaverse
The Sandbox metaverse is set to see the rise of MetaGreen, an environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-themed estate developed by Regal Hotels Group to...
WTTC pushes for single health certificate in Asia
WTTC is in discussion with Asia-Pacific tourism ministers to establish a simple digital travel certificate within the region, similar to the EU Digital Covid...
Entry quarantine dampens Hong Kong’s tourism recovery potential
While Hong Kong will permit entry for non-residents from May 1, ending a lengthy 25-month suspension of overseas arrivals since March 25, 2020, travel...
Indian travel agent convention postpones Sri Lanka gathering
Continued political unrest and pressures of an economic crisis in Sri Lanka have forced the Travel Agent Association India (TAAI) to postpone its 66th...
Summer heats up in Koh Samui with jazz festival
From June 7 to 12, Koh Samui will host the Samui Summer Jazz 2022 – a six-night programme at the island’s top resorts and...
Singapore drops pre-departure tests for fully-vaccinated entrants
Travellers fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer need to take any Covid-19 tests to enter Singapore from April 26, as the country lowers...
Tourism Australia teams up with Singapore partners to rebuild demand
Tourism Australia has roped in critical travel trade partners to rebuild Singapore travel demand through its third Discover A Great Deal More virtual travel...
Tourism Malaysia steps up trade initiatives in India
Tourism Malaysia is intensifying destination promotions in India, starting with a series of roadshows across the country this month.
The series kicked off in New...
UNWTO kicks off second Awake Tourism Challenge
UNWTO has flagged off the second edition of its Awake Tourism Challenge, calling on innovators who can help with tourism recovery and contribute to...
Accor takes Mercure to Takayama, Japan
Accor has signed on the management of Mercure Hida Takayama – the brand's entry into the scenic Japanese region.
The hotel, slated to open in...
