Japan confirms end of pre-arrival tests from September 7
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida has confirmed the country's move to cease pre-arrival Covid tests for vaccinated travellers from September 7.
Travellers from then will...
Resorts World Cruises scores over 40,000 guest bookings within a month
Since announcing its dual homeport in Singapore and Port Klang – said to be the region's first – on July 18, Resorts World Cruises...
VistaJet crafts bespoke full moon rituals for mid-Autumn holidays
Renowned business jet operator VistaJet is putting a fun spin on the upcoming Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with five creative private tours that introduce travellers...
Singapore drops pre-arrival approval for non-vaccinated travellers
Non-fully vaccinated long-term pass holders and short-term visitors aged 13 and above travelling to Singapore will no longer need to apply for entry permit...
HotelPORT, Sabre partner to help hoteliers with content management
HotelPORT, a specialist in technology and distribution solutions for the hotel industry, has entered into a new technology agreement with Sabre. This partnership will...
SiteMinder to acquire GuestJoy
SiteMinder will acquire hotel guest engagement suite GuestJoy, a cloud-based app that allows hoteliers to automate personalised, direct, contactless guest communications before, during and...
Hilton further grows luxury portfolio in Asia-Pacific
Hilton has announced six landmark signings in Asia-Pacific across its portfolio of luxury brands in the year to date.
With the signing of Waldorf Astoria...
Singapore cuts mask-wearing requirements from Aug 29
The Singapore government will make mask-wearing optional from August 29, taking a further step towards the country's return to post-lockdown normalcy.
Currently, mask-wearing is not...
Malaysia makes destination pitch to Japanese travel partners
Tourism Malaysia concluded last week a familiarisation trip that brought nine travel agents and media representatives from Japan to Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and...
Singapore to drop mask-wearing indoors
With the Covid-19 situation stabilised, Singapore is ready to phase out its indoor mask-wearing policy, said prime minister Lee Hsien Loong during the National...
