Pandemic poised to heighten demands of luxury travellers
The demands and standards of the luxury market segment are already stringent, but this will likely intensify when travel begins to open up around...
Global tourism’s comeback entail digitalisation, safety protocols: UNWTO
To help the tourism sector emerge stronger from Covid-19, UNWTO has released a set of guidelines that highlight the need for safe, seamless travel...
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui brings wellness retreats online
In celebration of Global Wellness Day on June 13, Thailand's Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui will be hosting a range of virtual healing and...
China’s domestic air travel bounces back
Domestic air travel in China, which has been recovering slowly in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, has now reached more than 50 per...
Australia marks runway back to international tourism
Australia’s inbound tourism operators could be back in business as early as July, according to a proposed Tourism Restart Timetable recently released by the...
WTTC rolls out global safety stamp to rebuild tourism
WTTC has launched the world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp, which will allow travellers to recognise governments and businesses around the world which...
PATA, FeedsFloor work to digitally connect travel trade
PATA has signed a partnership with FeedsFloor that will provide a digital platform for its members and industry players to continue connecting with each...
Airline debt to balloon by 28%: IATA
IATA has released an analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to US$550 billion by year-end, representing a US$120 billion increase...
Virtual advisory clinic buoys M’sian tourism players
Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN) has recently piloted a virtual advisory clinic, offering one-on-one consultations to assist tourism industry players in tackling challenges posed by...
State restrictions clip Indian aviation’s wings
With India resuming domestic flights, stringent measures taken by state governments like mandatory quarantine and need for Covid-negative certification are acting as deterrents for...
