Taiwan rolls out three-part plan to win back tourists
As it readies to welcome back international tourists in 3Q2020, Taiwan has launched a three-phase reopening plan, which includes the budgeting of NT$2 billion...
Thailand draws up safety guidelines for tourist attractions, beaches
Thailand's health department and public health ministry are recommending curbs on the number of visitors at popular tourist spots to avoid a second wave...
Indonesian hotels roll out discounts to woo travellers
From throwing in free nights, to dangling discounts and pay-now-stay-later deals, hotels in Indonesia are sparing no effort to drive up demand and clinch...
Malaysia sets stage for domestic tourism recovery
Malaysia hotels and tourism players are gearing up to welcome domestic travellers again, as the country will allow interstate travel from Wednesday under the...
Avis, Budget Singapore step up safety measures
Avis Singapore and Budget Singapore have launched new safety initiatives to reassure their car rental customers of the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
Dubbed...
Tourism recovery must be built on sustainability: UNWTO
In conjunction with World Environment Day, the UNWTO-led One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme has unveiled its new vision for global tourism – and that...
Global destinations get WTTC safety nod
Major destinations around the world have been awarded the world’s first global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the WTTC.
The endorsements hail from...
Malaysia Airlines restarts international flights in July
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will resume some of its international flights in July to facilitate essential inter-state travel, allowing the reunion of families who have...
Indonesian travel agencies, hotels ally to fight travel slump
As the Indonesian government starts to ease social restrictions in some cities, including Jakarta, a Covid-19 epicentre in Indonesia, hotels are partnering with travel...
Sustainable tourism development comes into TAT’s focus
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to formulate a long-term sustainable tourism strategy for...
