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...
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...
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...
Taiwan to end quarantine in October
Taiwan aims to end its mandatory Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals from October 13 and raise the arrival cap to 150,000 a week.
Cabinet spokesman Lo...
TripLink, Mastercard to facilitate new cross-border payment pathways
Mastercard and TripLink have joined forces to introduce a seamless and reliable cross-border payment experience for businesses to enhance travel recovery, extending their partnership...
British Airways to resume London-Tokyo services
British Airways’ first passenger flight from London to Tokyo since November 2021 will resume services on November 13, 2022. This follows the news of...
Plans underway to promote Likupang as priority destination
Indonesia’s Likupang has seen a boom in visitorship following the acquisition of its status as one of Indonesia’s five Super Priority Destinations.
Located in the...
