Yearly Archives: 2022
International tourism back to 60% of pre-pandemic levels in January-July 2022
International tourism continued to show strong signs of recovery, with arrivals reaching 57% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2022.
According to...
End of Hong Kong’s quarantine restrictions draws mixed reactions
Hong Kong’s latest measures to scrap the hotel quarantine arrangement for passengers arriving in Hong Kong effective 26 September 2022 yielded lifted sentiment of...
Ascott refreshes Citadines brand, expands portfolio
The Ascott has refreshed the Citadines brand with 80 properties under development across 56 cities, quadrupling its portfolio to 104 properties in operation, including...
Royal Caribbean to recruit 1,400 for onboard entertainment
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will recruit more musicians and entertainers over the next year across its 26 ships, including its newest addition Icon of...
SLH collaborates with Malaysian artist to encourage wanderlust
Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s (SLH) has unveiled its first artist collaboration with Malaysian artist Beatrice Oh to expand holiday horizons for guests.
Oh’s...
Spreading care and compassion across borders
As tour agencies big and small bet on a sharp recovery in leisure travel bookings to drive profitability, one Singapore-based operator is shifting gear...
Travel recovery slow despite Malaysia’s weakened currency
The ringgit has depreciated almost 11 per cent against the US dollar since the start of the year, making ground costs more competitive to...
Airlines gear up for return to Japan
Airlines are announcing the resumption and expansion of services to Japan in the coming months in response to the opening up of the country...
SriLankan Airlines seeks foreign investor
Sri Lanka is planning to offer a 49 per cent ownership and management stake in its loss-making national carrier to cut losses and transform...
Wharf Hotels launches Niccolo Resorts
Wharf Hotels has expanded its luxury Niccolo Hotels brand into the resort space with an initial collection of new-build Niccolo Resorts slated for China,...
