Government’s quarantine U-turn leaves Hong Kong hotels reeling
Abrupt changes in quarantine rules for entry into Hong Kong has thwarted travel plans and created chaos for designated quarantine hotels (DQHs).
Citing concerns about...
Japan to lift travel ban for 12 countries, including Singapore
Japan is set to remove a ban on overseas travel to 12 countries and regions, including Singapore and China, from next month, according to...
Singapore to allow visitors from Australia, Vietnam
Singapore will lift border restrictions for visitors from Australia – excluding Victoria state – and Vietnam, from October 8.
Both countries have comprehensive public health...
Aviation roundup: Qantas, Singapore Airlines and more
Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships.
Qatar Airways trials vaccine verification via IATA Travel Pass
Qatar Airways is the first airline to begin trialling Covid-19 vaccine authentication through the IATA Travel Pass mobile app, as the airline seeks to...
Marco Polo Davao to close amid virus crisis
The 22-year-old Marco Polo Davao, the first and only five-star hotel in Mindanao, will cease operations on June 15, as it becomes the latest...
Yangon’s revamped National Museum of Myanmar unveiled
The National Museum of Myanmar in Yangon has reopened in November, following a major refurbishment as part of a 100-day plan set out by...
Tokyo invests in waterborne transports, riverside attractions
A Himiko boat at Odaiba Seaside Park. Courtesy: japan-guide.com
Tokyo’s waterways are being revitalised ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games.
With Tokyo Bay established in recent...
Ovolo welcomes Mamaka to Kuta beachfront
Hong Kong-based Ovolo Group is set to open its first hotel outside Australia and Hong Kong in late 2020. Transforming the existing Citadines Kuta...
Silversea welcomes Silver Moon to fleet
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its new ship Silver Moon, bringing its total fleet to nine vessels.
During an intimate ceremony held at Fincantieri’s...
