TAT, VISA tie up to boost digital payments in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with Visa to widen digital payments adoption in Bangkok and five major tourist cities across the...
Insight Vacations unveils collection of small group tours
With safety-conscious travellers seeking more intimate travel experiences in the new normal, Insight Vacations has introduced a small, private group option for groups of...
New tourism villages, marketing campaigns form part of Indonesia’s multi-million dollar...
As the timeline for international tourism's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic remains a big question mark, Indonesia is shifting its full focus to boosting...
New Zealand aims to stay top-of-mind for Singapore visitors
A series of films showcasing New Zealand’s values of kaitiakitanga (care for the land), manaakitanga (hospitality), integrity, and ingenuity were launched last Thursday in...
Date set for Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020
This year's virtual edition of PATA Travel Mart (PTM) will take place from September 23-27, and will feature an interactive exhibition experience, video meets...
Construction on Singapore-Johor rail link to resume
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to proceed with the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project which will connect Woodlands in Singapore to Bukit Chagar...
40% of destinations have now eased travel restrictions: UNWTO
A growing number of destinations around the world have restarted their tourism industries while adapting to the new normal, with the latest analysis from...
New licensing rule limiting Banyuwangi tour guide numbers draws flak
Indonesian tour operators have blasted a new regulation by the Banyuwangi authorities that limits tour guiding services in the regency to an exclusive group...
Switzerland Tourism reboots workshops in South Korea amid pandemic
At a time when tourism organisations in South Korea are emptying their event calendars, one tourism board has taken the bold step of restarting...
Travelport’s new tool helps agents track airline safety measures
Travelport has launched its Airline Health & Safety Tracker, which allows travel agents and travellers easy access to the most up-to-date information on airline...
