Yearly Archives: 2022
ASEAN casts bright tourism outlook on World Tourism Day
ASEAN has issued a statement ahead of World Tourism Day to emphasise the region's tourism recovery, with hotel searches, occupancy rates and travel confidence...
Tourism players rejoice at Japan’s long-awaited reopening
FIT travellers’ long wait to enter Japan is soon to end as the country prepares to allow visa-free, independent tourism and remove the country’s...
Hyatt, Kiraku unveil new hospitality brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the joint venture of a Hyatt affiliate and Kiraku to launch a collection of modern-style hot spring ryokans (Japanese-style inn) in...
Japan optimistic about tourism revival as Tourism Expo Japan opens in...
Japan’s beleaguered travel providers should expect a rebound in inbound arrivals this autumn, according to organisers of Tourism Expo Japan 2022, which opened yesterday.
The...
Bhutan reopens to the world with new tourism strategy
The Kingdom of Bhutan reopens its borders today to international travellers following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aside from welcoming visitors to the country, Bhutan has also...
Sail away on Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ new 2023 offerings
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has lined up new itineraries, excursions, and cruise extension options for 2023, with four brand-new itineraries across Europe and beyond.
The...
TTG Travel Awards’ 31st edition celebrates 41 top achievers
Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual TTG Travel Awards returned yesterday evening with its 31st edition that commemorated 41 exceptional...
Japan removes visa and arrival cap, welcomes individual tourists once again
Japan will resume visa-free entry for individual travellers from October 11, announced prime minister Fumio Kishida yesterday in New York. This brings the country’s...
Young, hip and very clean
At 60 years old, Contiki continues to be the trendiest tour company for young ones, with fingers on top spots and experiences. Now, it boasts 100 per cent carbon neutral trips. Adam Armstrong, global CEO, Contiki, takes Karen Yue through the company’s progress.
Hiring challenges plague Japan’s tourism reopening
The mood among Japanese tourism operators is improving as Japan readies for further removal of travel restrictions, but many players are finding it challenging...
