Sri Lanka ponders opening of borders in July
Sri Lanka – similar to Maldives – is considering reopening its air and sea borders in July to foreign tourists.
However, Sri Lanka Tourism's chairperson...
Second TTG Conversations webinar to seek clarity around the return of...
The future format of physical business events as life returns to a new normal will be debated at the second edition of the TTG...
Marco Polo Davao to close amid virus crisis
The 22-year-old Marco Polo Davao, the first and only five-star hotel in Mindanao, will cease operations on June 15, as it becomes the latest...
Virtual tours open new doors for Indonesia’s tourism sector
A raft of Indonesian travel companies are making strides in reaching new demographics by investing in virtual tours, a concept which has flourished as...
IHG signs Crowne Plaza hotel in India
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has inked a deal to bring the Crowne Plaza brand to the northern Indian city of Lucknow, underscoring confidence in...
Seoul travel agencies snag US$4m gov’t cash injection
Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) has joined forces with Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) to inject US$4 million into the capital’s coronavirus-hit travel agencies to help...
Sentosa offers virtual escape to the island
Singapore’s Sentosa Island is planting a flag in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a popular Nintendo Switch video game that has sold 13.41 million copies...
Thailand’s tourism to get clean stamp of approval
Thailand authorities are drawing up a stringent set of health and safety certifications to be adapted by tourism players to lead the country into...
Shibuya revitalisation a step closer to completion
Shibuya has entered the third and final stage of an ambitious urban development plan that aims to transform the bustling Tokyo district into a...
Indonesia’s tourism players stress need for better online visibility
In anticipation of the eventual industry rebound, Indonesia's travel trade is calling on tourism authorities to boost its online presence by enhancing the Indonesia...
