Investors banking on sustainable tourism to attract visitors
Investors are putting their money on sustainable travel opportunities in keeping with shifting consumer and industry trends, it transpired at the recent WTTC 21st...
Thailand ponders endemic sandboxes for island hot spots
Thailand's efforts to combat Covid-19 impact on tourism businesses may now include declaring the disease as endemic on three of the country's most popular...
Travel recovery surpasses expectations
International travel is fast recovering beyond expectations, according to industry leaders during WTTC’s 21st Global Summit in Manila last month.
Marriott International group president, Craig...
Cathay Pacific 2021 addresses ESG commitments
The Cathay Pacific Group’s annual Sustainable Development Report has underlined the company's commitment and progress in the areas of environmental, social and governance and...
Singapore Tourism Awards 2022 celebrates 35 individuals and organisations
Thirty-five individuals and organisations were recognised at this year's Singapore Tourism Awards for demonstrating resilience, innovation and service excellence amid Covid challenges last year.
Organised...
IHG accelerates growth in Thailand, Singapore
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed on the fourth Kimpton property in Thailand and the fifth Holiday Inn Express in Singapore.
Set to open in...
Strong Singapore dollar boosts tourism performance for Malaysia
The weakened ringgit against the Singapore dollar along with improved access at the shared border have resulted in more bookings and bigger spend by...
Bali and Beyond Travel Fair returns with enthusiasm
The 8th Bali and Beyond Travel Fair (BBTF) has confirmed a hybrid format this year, with the in-person component running from June 14 to...
Anantara branches into Koh Yao Yai
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will add Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort to its portfolio, with the opening set for December 2022.
The 148-key Anantara...
Myanmar reopens e-visas to tourists
After a two-year hiatus, Myanmar resumed the acceptance of tourist e-visa applications on May 20.
At this initial phase of reopening, Myanmar will maintain pandemic...
















