Yearly Archives: 2022
VAT increment frustrates Indonesian tourism players
Indonesia's move to increase the value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services from 10 per cent to 11 from April 1, 2022 is met...
Princess Cruises readies for Australia sailings come June, updates other itineraries
In anticipation that Australian federal and state governments will soon welcome the return of cruising, Princess Cruises has scheduled Coral Princess to return to...
New Zealand brings forward reopening
Confidence from a high vaccinated and boosted population has spurred the New Zealand government to lift border restrictions earlier than expected, with visitors from...
Australia’s World Expeditions expands into North America
Australian company World Expeditions has acquired a majority holding in US-based tour operator, Adventure Travel West, to support its expanding client base in the...
HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens returns in April
Singapore will host the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens on April 9-10, in a step towards the return of large-scale live events in the country.
The...
Jetstar Asia resumes services to Perth
After more than four years, Jetstar Asia has resumed its Singapore to Perth services, with the first flight taking off for Perth on March...
Beijing 2022 game sites to be converted into attractions
Various venues used for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will be transformed into sports, entertainment and tourist facilities, with most of...
Centara drives expansion across Asia, Middle East
Thailand's Centara Hotels & Resorts is moving towards its goal of 200 hotels and resorts by 2026, with eight new properties set to launch...
Gold Coast steps up domestic courtship with million-dollar campaign
Destination Gold Coast has launched a month-long campaign, titled Press Play, to lure Australians travellers and make up for two years of domestic travel...
Museum of Underwater Art sculptures swim up to Queensland
Ultimately destined as micro reefs in the Great Barrier Reef, five of the Museum of Underwater Art's (MOUA) sculptures will be put on display...
