Japan’s visa requirement dampens demand in Malaysia
Starting from September 7, overseas tourists will be allowed to enter Japan without joining a guided tour. Yet this has not created more demand...
Inaugural Agoda-GSTC partnership aids hotels in sustainable tourism
Agoda has joined forces with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support hotels in developing sustainable tourism practices.
Launching first in Singapore, the partnership...
Ennismore’s first Thai Tribe hotel to open in Bangkok
Ennismore and Siamese Asset have partnered to launch Tribe Bangkok Sukhumvit 39, set to open in the 4Q2022.
The first Tribe hotel in Thailand, the...
Trip Affiliates Network, Netral Port to assist Indonesia travel partners post-covid...
Trip Affiliates Network (TAN) has teamed up with Indonesia’s B2B travel solutions provider Netral Port (NTP) to help the travel and hospitality sectors relaunch...
South Korea removes pre-departure tests for international arrivals
South Korea has lifted the pre-departure Covid-test requirement for inbound travellers starting September 3.
The new rule came after a state infectious disease advisory committee...
The Philippines’ travel recovery experiences slowdown
The recovery of Philippines' inbound and outbound travel is slowing down due to high airfares, a weakening peso, and a logjam in embassies’ processing...
New Zealand beckons curious travellers with fresh campaign
Tourism New Zealand unveiled its first global campaign since 2019, If You Seek, during the Kiwi Link Asia gala dinner held in Singapore last...
Laos travel operators race to obtain LaoSafe certification
Travel operators across Laos are racing to certify tour guides and drivers to cope with the surge in demand for organised tours since Laos...
Trade partners enjoy lower pricing with Qantas’ Distribution Platform
Qantas’ trade partners will benefit from lower pricing when booking Australian domestic fares through the carrier’s next-generation distribution platform from November 29.
The lower fares...
First aviation-themed lifestyle hub launches in Malaysia
Malaysia-based investment holding company Tiong Nam Group has unveiled plans for the first aviation-themed lifestyle hub in Malaysia, slated for completion in 4Q2023.
Located in...
