STB, Zouk throw virtual parties
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has teamed up with iconic nightclub Zouk Singapore to organise Zouk Phuturescapes, a series of virtual parties for audiences around...
World Expeditions ramps up health protocols
Readying for the rebound, adventure travel specialist World Expeditions has set new Covid-19 prevention policies, including pre-departure screening of clients, and compulsory wearing of...
Zentis brand to debut in Osaka
Palace Hotel Management Company will be launching the first property of its new hospitality brand, Zentis, in Osaka, come 3Q2020.
Sharing a pedigree similar to...
Sri Lanka restarts economic engine
Hotels and restaurants in Sri Lanka reopened on Tuesday, following a two-month coronavirus lockdown and island-wide curfew.
The round-the-clock curfew which has been in force...
ASEAN ministers moot “travel bubbles” to kickstart tourism
South-east Asian countries are considering creating "travel bubbles" with their neighbours to safely resume travel ahead of a vaccine.
At the latest meeting of the...
Changing face of Chinese travellers
All eyes are on tourist movements in China now, as they not only serve as the first indication of recuperated demand, but also as a trajectory for how domestic and outbound travel may eventually recover.
Klook plugs stay-home experiences
Travel activities booking platform Klook has kick-started its global recovery efforts with the launch of a home-based experiences initiative, Klook Home, across 14 markets...
New virus fears cloud Indonesia’s tourism reopening
As Indonesia readies to reopen parts of its economy under strict health protocols, the travel trade is battling feelings of anxiety, fearing that the...
Japan injects US$12.5 billion to restart domestic tourism
The Japanese government has unveiled a plan to stimulate domestic tourism by offering financial aid for residents to travel when the coronavirus subsides.
The 1.35...
Singapore’s latest Fortitude Budget supports longer recovery for aviation, tourism sectors
While most businesses in Singapore will reopen by July, its aviation and tourism industries face a longer wait to reopen fully, predicted deputy prime...
